Roberto Grasso

Freelancer at Self-employed

Freelance stop-motion animation, illustration, and related motion design projects since 2019.

Director / Author / Chemist at Premise

Director/Author/Chemist inventing an insecticide to eliminate butterflies in the stomach; winner and participant in various film festivals.

Lecturer / Thesis Supervisor at IED Milano

Speaker and thesis supervisor in stop-motion animation; delivered lectures and supervised student projects, contributing to curriculum and practical guidance.

Stop Motion Animator at Cervo Bianco

Commercial stop-motion animation.

Stop Motion Animator at Bluemarine

Fall 2021/22 – Commercial stop-motion animation.

Art Director at Cranio Creations

Directed artistic development for board game art, illustration, packaging, and overall visual storytelling; managed a team of illustrators and ensured high-quality visuals across product lines.

Storyboard Artist / Illustrator at Teatro Parenti

Un canto per Milano – Animated illustrations; Storyboard and visual design for stage works.

Art Director at Cranio Creations

Led creative processes for a prominent Italian board game publisher; enlisted top illustrators, contributed illustrations to board games, and developed projects such as Mekhanë in collaboration with Progetto Stigma; projects produced with Grey Ladder and supported by MIBACT and Piemonte Film Commission grants; collaboration with notable artists such as Alessandro Cortini (Nine Inch Nails) and Ambra Garlaschelli.

Freelance work focusing on concept art, illustration, and stop-motion assets for clients in media, publishing, and advertising.