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Gabriele Candido

Illustrator & Graphic Designer
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About

Experienced Graphic Artist with 9+ years' of expertise in a variety of Projects. Committed to helping clients shape their brands identity through the use of compelling graphic designs. A proven track record of social media management using my abilities to adapt in creating powerful visual designs using digital illustrations, images and attention to details. Fluent in English and Italian. [Looking for UK sponsorship]

Previous Brands
Agenzia Inspired
Bisestyle
Bridge Pub
Central 23
CityNow.it
Gab Design
IDEA Marketing
Italyan.It
Publidis S.R.L.
Work Experience
Freelance Illustrator
Jun ‘22 - Now
Central 23

• Successfully managed illustration design projects from concepts through completion. • Created designs by using the traditional hand skills of drawing and painting, alongside other styles, to meet design briefs.

Co-Founder & Illustrator
Jan ‘21 - Jan ‘22
Italyan.It

• Designed illustrations, using Procreate, for a variety of projects for the purpose of social media, printed materials and charity associations. • Collaborated with a local football team, Reggina, to provide illustrations for their marketing strategy.

Illustrator
May ‘18 - Oct ‘18
Bisestyle

• Collaboraed with a local well known brand to create tailored illustrations used to celebrate their 100 Anniversary.

Illustrator
Jan ‘15 - Jan ‘17
CityNow.it

• Delivered hand drawing caricatures to national celebrities during their interview by the agency.

Graphic Artist & Social Media Manager
Nov ‘14 - Now
Gab Design

• Worked to ensure that client brand standards were upheld by developing a strong knowledge of the client's brand and consistent communication • Coordinated with the client to successfully create prolific social media graphics suitable for target marketing. • Presented finalised ideas and concepts while using my art as an illustrator to offer a caricature service to clients and companies. • Utilised an extensive knowledge of Social Networks since 2017 and combined it with my passion for photography to become a Social Media Manager.

Game artis
Mar ‘14 - Jan ‘16
Agenzia Inspired

Collaboration for the creation of a game app entirely drawn by me. From the logo, to the environments, to the characters.

Graphic Designer
Sep ‘12 - Nov ‘13
IDEA Marketing

• Prepared skatches of materials to assist the agency with their marketing and brand developement.

Printing Manager & Graphic Designer
Mar ‘12 - Sep ‘14
Publidis S.R.L.

• Managed the timelines and workflow of digital print and design projects (medium and large format). • Responsable of cutting plotter, lamination and carving application. • Delivered Graphic designs for promotional advertisements.

Graphic Designer & Social Media Manager
Jan ‘12 - Nov ‘21
Bridge Pub

• In charge of all the graphics and advertising materials. • Used Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign in almost day to day production. • Was promoted as a social media manager from 2016 onwards using photography and video editing skills

Languages
Spanish - Basic
Italian - Native
English - Work Proficiency
Reggio Calabria, Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria, Italy