Hi! I'm Imanol, a versatile designer with a strong passion for creating meaningful digital experiences. Over the years, I've contributed to a wide range of projects from building comprehensive design systems to crafting engaging brand identities. I love balancing user needs with business goals and technical possibilities to deliver products that truly resonate. When I'm not designing interfaces or visual assets, you might find me coding Figma plugins to speed up workflows or leading workshops to align teams on project goals. I'm always eager to collaborate, learn, and bring innovative ideas to life through design.

Imanol Vena

Hi! I'm Imanol, a versatile designer with a strong passion for creating meaningful digital experiences. Over the years, I've contributed to a wide range of projects from building comprehensive design systems to crafting engaging brand identities. I love balancing user needs with business goals and technical possibilities to deliver products that truly resonate. When I'm not designing interfaces or visual assets, you might find me coding Figma plugins to speed up workflows or leading workshops to align teams on project goals. I'm always eager to collaborate, learn, and bring innovative ideas to life through design.

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Hi! I’m Imanol, a versatile designer with a strong passion for creating meaningful digital experiences. Over the years, I’ve contributed to a wide range of projects from building comprehensive design systems to crafting engaging brand identities. I love balancing user needs with business goals and technical possibilities to deliver products that truly resonate.

When I’m not designing interfaces or visual assets, you might find me coding Figma plugins to speed up workflows or leading workshops to align teams on project goals. I’m always eager to collaborate, learn, and bring innovative ideas to life through design.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Product Digital Designer at Coolshop Srl
July 31, 2025 - July 24, 2025
Contributed to multiple digital products by driving UX/UI design that balances user and business goals with technical feasibility. Developed a complete design system applying Atomic Design principles to create cohesive, component-based designs from inconsistent visuals. Created visuals for tenders, user personas, journeys, and blueprints. Led a workshop to define an app redesign scope, understanding user and business needs. Designed and coded a Figma plugin to speed up work with extended design systems.
Brand Designer at Flexologic BV
December 31, 2024 - July 24, 2025
Ensured brand consistency across diverse channels and media by overseeing brand expressions and adherence to guidelines. Developed concepts and managed realization of international tradeshow exhibits. Produced all essential communication materials.
Visual Designer at Mr Marvis
December 31, 2020 - July 24, 2025
Developed and implemented design guidelines, delivering a comprehensive brand manual for consistency across all touchpoints. Led cross-country advertising campaigns across over twenty international magazines, newspapers, digital channels, and out-of-home media, significantly broadening brand reach.
Graphic Designer at Working With Pleasure
April 30, 2020 - July 24, 2025
Designed and optimized large-scale web portals for NGOs, creating digital experiences that connect users with vital information and services. Created intuitive interfaces enhancing user journeys for engagement and accessibility. Collaborated closely with stakeholders to translate complex needs into visually compelling, user-centric platforms, amplifying mission reach.
Graphic Designer at Freelance Work
November 1, 2016 - Present
Led end-to-end editorial projects across art publications, architecture, and corporate storytelling. Delivered high-quality print-ready files meeting industry requirements. Managed printing processes by liaising with printers to guarantee optimal final output.
Product Digital Designer at Coolshop Srl
July 31, 2025 - July 30, 2025
Contributed to multiple digital products by driving UX/UI design that balances user and business goals with technical feasibility. Developed a complete design system for a key client using Atomic Design principles to transform inconsistent visuals into cohesive component-based designs. Created compelling visuals for tenders, detailed user personas, user journeys, and blueprints (as-is and to-be). Led a pivotal workshop for app redesign scope, understanding user and business needs. Designed and coded a Figma plugin to accelerate work with extended design systems.
Brand Designer at Flexologic BV
December 31, 2024 - July 30, 2025
Ensured brand consistency by overseeing all brand expressions across channels and media, adhering to guidelines and high standards. Strategically developed concepts for international tradeshow exhibits, managed their realization, and produced essential communication materials.
Visual Designer at Mr Marvis
December 31, 2020 - July 30, 2025
Developed and implemented design guidelines, delivering a comprehensive brand manual to ensure consistency across touchpoints. Led cross-country advertising campaigns running in over twenty international magazines, newspapers, digital channels, and out-of-home media, significantly broadening brand reach.
Graphic Designer at Working With Pleasure
April 30, 2020 - July 30, 2025
Designed and optimized large-scale web portals for NGOs to create impactful digital experiences connecting users with vital information and services. Created intuitive interfaces enhancing user journeys for engagement and accessibility. Collaborated with stakeholders to translate complex organizational needs into visually compelling and user-centric platforms.
Graphic Designer at Freelance Work
November 1, 2016 - Present
Led end-to-end editorial projects for diverse clients in art publications, architecture, and corporate storytelling. Delivered high-quality print-ready files meeting industry standards. Managed the printing process in many projects by liaising directly with printers to ensure optimal final outputs.

Education

Graphic design at Scuola Arte & Messaggio Milano
January 1, 0000 - December 31, 0000
Industrial Design at Istituto d’Arte Benedetto Alfieri
January 1, 0000 - December 31, 0000
Graphic design at Scuola Arte & Messaggio Milano
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Industrial Design at Istituto d’Arte Benedetto Alfieri
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Consumer Goods