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Hi, I’m Riccardo Leonetti, a freelance digital designer and art director with extensive experience in integrated communication and digital marketing. Over the years, I’ve collaborated with a wide range of companies across various sectors, helping them create engaging social media content and excellent user experiences for web and app projects. I’m passionate about design, and love working on everything from editorial layouts to digital magazines and photography books.
I’m always keen to grow and learn, which is why I continuously improve my skills in areas like social media, SEO, and the use of emerging tools like ChatGPT and MidJourney for image generation. I enjoy collaborating with teams and clients, and I’m focused on delivering creative solutions that really connect with the audience.
Experience Level
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Language
Italian
Fluent
English
Intermediate
Work Experience
Freelance Digital Designer - Art Director at Independent
January 1, 2001 - June 17, 2024Consulted for private companies acting as an Art Director across various sectors such as finance, retail, and publishing. Focused on integrated communication and digital marketing projects, managing collaborations with internal teams and external suppliers. Created social media communication content emphasizing UX/UI design for web and app projects. Collaborated on editorial design for photography books, catalogues, and magazines.
Art Director at Sole Immagine – Monza
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001Specialized in packaging, brochures, leaflets, and corporate branding.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Leo Burnett – Milan
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998Designed brochures, leaflets, and corporate branding materials.
Graphic Studio Assistant at Le Crayon – Milan
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1997Produced brochures, leaflets, and fashion catalogues.
Sales Associate at Grafiche Mazzucchelli S.p.A. – Milan
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1993Managed client relations and processes related to production, prepress, printing, and finishing.
Freelance Digital Designer - Art Director at Freelance
January 1, 2001 - PresentWorked as an Art Director consulting for private companies across various sectors including banking, retail, publishing, manufacturing, and more. Managed integrated communication and digital marketing projects while partnering with internal teams and external suppliers. Created social media content with an emphasis on UX/UI design for web and app projects. Collaborated on editorial projects designing layouts for photography books, catalogues, and magazines.
Art Director at Sole Immagine
December 31, 2001 - July 10, 2025Specialized in packaging, brochures, leaflets, and corporate branding.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Leo Burnett
December 31, 1998 - July 10, 2025Designed brochures, leaflets, and corporate branding materials.
Graphic Studio Assistant at Le Crayon
December 31, 1997 - July 10, 2025Produced brochures, leaflets, and fashion catalogues.
Sales Associate at Grafiche Mazzucchelli S.p.A.
December 31, 1993 - July 10, 2025Managed client relations and production processes related to printing, prepress, and finishing.
Freelance Digital Designer - Art Director at Self-employed
January 1, 2001 - PresentConsulting for private companies as an Art Director, working with organizations across various sectors including banking, retail, manufacturing, and publishing. Focus on integrated communication and digital marketing projects, managing collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers. Created social media content, emphasizing UX/UI design for web and app projects. Collaborated with publishing houses on photography books and catalogues and gained editorial experience with magazine layouts.
Art Director at Sole Immagine – Monza
December 31, 2001 - July 10, 2025Specialized in packaging, brochures, leaflets, and corporate branding.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Leo Burnett – Milan
December 31, 1998 - July 10, 2025Designed brochures, leaflets, and corporate branding materials.
Graphic Studio Assistant at Le Crayon – Milan
December 31, 1997 - July 10, 2025Produced brochures, leaflets, and fashion catalogues.
Sales Associate at Grafiche Mazzucchelli S.p.A. – Milan
December 31, 1993 - July 10, 2025Managed client relations and processes related to production, prepress, printing, and finishing.
Education
Diploma in Graphic Design at Istituto Europeo di Design
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1991Artistic High School Diploma at Liceo Artistico II, Milan
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1987Diploma in Graphic Design at Istituto Europeo di Design
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1991Artistic High School Diploma at Liceo Artistico II, Milan
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1987Diploma in Graphic Design at Istituto Europeo di Design
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1991Artistic High School Diploma at Liceo Artistico II, Milan
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1987Qualifications
Marketing and Social Media Marketing
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018SEO Optimization
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017ISIPM PM Base, preparatory course for certification
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Professional Use of Facebook
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Business Development with eBooks and Apps
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Creating Digital Magazines for iPad and Tablets
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014HTML5 from A to Z (Basic Course)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013Digital Publishing with Adobe DPS
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Marketing and Social Media Marketing
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018SEO Optimization
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017ISIPM PM Base preparatory course for certification
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Professional Use of Facebook
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Business Development with eBooks and Apps
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Creating Digital Magazines for iPad and Tablets
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014HTML5 from A to Z (Basic Course)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013Digital Publishing with Adobe DPS
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Marketing and Social Media Marketing
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018SEO Optimization
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017ISIPM PM Base, preparatory course for certification
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Professional Use of Facebook
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Business Development with eBooks and Apps
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Creating Digital Magazines for iPad and Tablets
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014HTML5 from A to Z (Basic Course)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013Digital Publishing with Adobe DPS
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Industry Experience
Professional Services, Retail, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing
Experience Level
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