Visual Designer & Illustrator crafting bold, story-focused visuals across editorial and commercial projects

BALANTIE

Visual Designer & Illustrator crafting bold, story-focused visuals across editorial and commercial projects

Available to hire

Visual Designer & Illustrator crafting bold, story-focused visuals across editorial and commercial projects

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Collaborazione creativa at ALLAGIULIA
December 31, 2025 - July 29, 2025
Contributed to the artistic direction of the project: developed visual concepts, created illustrations, defined narrative style and graphic impact. Helped define the visual identity of the campaign.
Segreteria operativa at RICCARDO RUINI STUDIO
December 31, 2018 - July 29, 2025
Managed documentation, provided administrative support, handled internal activities and operational coordination.
Segreteria operativa at RICCARDO RUINI STUDIO
December 31, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Managed documentation, provided administrative support, handled internal activities and operational coordination.
Illustration Project – Reserva Roma at RESERVA Roma (via RRS)
December 31, 2025 - July 29, 2025
Designed illustrated cocktail menus aligned with the brand’s visual identity, blending creative visuals with the venue’s distinctive communication style.
Collaborazione illustrativa at Manni Oil (via RRS)
December 31, 2022 - July 29, 2025
Created illustrated content for the Manni Oil brand, intended for social and digital communication.
Creative Collaboration at Allaghulia
January 1, 2023 - November 24, 2025
Direction contribution in development of visual assets like logos, illustrations, and various marketing materials. Collaborated on special campaigns to enhance brand awareness.
Illustrator at Riccardo Runit Studio
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Developed illustrations for communication projects, enhancing visual storytelling in various media.
Visual Designer at Mia Le Journal
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Worked on visual aspects for small businesses including logos, flyers, and editorial content.
Art Direction Consultant at Allaghulia
January 1, 2023 - Present
Creative collaboration on the development of visual assets, illustrations, narrative styles, and branding. Engaged in interactive community projects.
Illustrator at Decautore
January 1, 2021 - Present
Provided illustration work for product post-production and creative solutions.
Illustrator at Riccardo Runt Studio
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Created artistic illustrations and visual elements for various client projects, enhancing communication through design.
Illustrator at Domino Print
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2021
Worked on illustrations for print publications and promotional material that effectively communicated brand messages.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design (Fashion Styling) at IED - Istituto Europeo di Design, Roma
September 20, 2011 - July 26, 2015
Istituto Europeo di Design, RomeFocus on visual communication, styling, editorial design, marketing, photography, and post-production.
Diploma di scuola superiore at Liceo Artistico Statale Ripetta, Roma
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Music Production at University of Southern California
August 1, 2008 - May 15, 2012
Liceo Artistico Statale Ripetta, Rome at High School Diploma in Fine Arts
September 9, 2024 - July 20, 2010
Specialization in fine arts, visual, and geometric disciplines.
Bachelor's at Fine Arts
September 1, 2004 - June 1, 2009
Bachelor of Arts at Unnamed Institution
September 1, 2004 - July 1, 2010
Bachelor's degree at Rome University of Fine Arts
September 1, 2004 - June 1, 2009

Qualifications

Corso in Graphic Design
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Corso di illustrazione Editoriale
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Pro Tools Certified Operator
September 1, 2013 - August 4, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Other, Software & Internet
    uniE621 Branding & Illustration Projects – Selected Portfolio
    A selection of branding and illustration works highlighting my visual identity concepts, illustrated assets, and editorial-style storytelling. Projects include Allagiulia, Reserva Roma, Stocazzo Editore, and Manni Oil.