Paolo Pigato is an Italian product and graphic designer born in 1983. He has over 10 years of experience working for companies in consumer electronics, consumer goods, housewares, and photovoltaic systems. His responsibilities have included product design, concept development, packaging, and graphic design. Paolo holds a BA in Industrial Design from Politecnico di Milano and an MA in Transportation Design from IED in Turin. He is proficient in English, Spanish, and design software such as Adobe and 3D programs.

1. PAOLO PIGATO CV
first last curriculum vitae
Info
address Via dei Magazzini Generali 6
00154 Roma Italy
nationality Italian
gender Male
date of birth 07.08.1983
mail p_pigato@yahoo.it
web http://paolopigato.prosite.com
phone +39 392 1462859
Employment history
dates From November 2011
names of employers ALCATEL ONETOUCH
Consumer electronics
alcatelonetouch.com
Via della Piramide Cestia 1, 00153 Roma Italy
occupation Designer
responsabilities Product design and processing, mock-up coordination and stage
management _
Ideas for new items, color trend, material and finiture setting. New
concept presentations and proposal sketches. Final mock-up
development, advance organization design and stage management
between designers and production line _
dates From August 2011
names of employers FREELANCE
Graphic and product design
paolopigato.prosite.com
Via dei Magazzini Generali 6, 00154 Roma Italy
occupation Designer
responsabilities Design products, graphics and packagings _
Consulting, concept and development about industrial design project_
dates January 2011 – August 2011
names of employers SOUTHERN TELECOM INC. / AR+COOK
Consumer electronics / Consumer good products
southerntelecom.com / artandcook.com
14C 53rd St, New York City, NY 11220, US
occupation Designer
responsabilities Product concept and development, brand and packaging planning _
Idea and processing for new concept or sample, brand extension for
similar items, packaging styling and evolving graphic line. Research
and studied about new products and ways to present them _

2. dates February 2010 – December 2010
name of employer PENGO S.P.A.
Housewares /pengospa.it
Via Pigafetta 3, 36061 Bassano del Grappa [ VI ] Italy
occupation Product & Graphic Designer
responsabilities Product development and processing, packaging and graphic _
New model design and concept research, decor and changes from
samples, demo production, layouts, various brochures and graphic
advertising for different brands _
dates September 2009 – February 2010
name of employer ON ENERGY S.P.A.
Photovoltaic systems /onenergy.it
Via Lugana 1, 36065 Mussolente [ VI ] Italy
occupation Graphic Designer & Art Director
responsabilities Design and development the entire corporate identity _
Brochures, folders, business card, logos, posters, advertisements,
windows sticker and several gadgets _
Past experience
occupations Barman / Waiter
responsabilities Different restaurants experiences among Italy, UK and Sweden _
occupations Shop assistant / Consulent
responsabilities Seller and consultant for Apple Premium Reseller / warehouse _
Education and training
dates 2006 – 2009
institute IED / Istituto Europeo di Design di Torino
MA “TRANSPORTATION & CAR DESIGN”
subjects Aston Martin thesis project / “ANNA”
Design aspects of vehicle, defines lines and component,
understanding the emotional mechanisms of the consumers in
relation to the concept, evolution about transport system _
dates 2003 – 2007
institute POLIMI / Politecnico di Milano Facoltà di Design
BA “INDUSTRIAL DESIGN / ERGONOMY”
subjects Alpes Inox thesis project / “Griglia sandwich”
Sketching, 2D & 3D, physics, design history and marketing _
dates 1997 – 2002
institute “New Cambridge Institute”
qualification Language High School Liceum _

3. Personal skills and competences
mother tongue Italian
other languages English / upper-intermediate level / good command of the language,
spoken and written / TOEFL certificate
Spanish / good knowledge both spoken and written _
social skills Ability to communicate in a skillful and effective manner and
presenting at all levels / demonstrating a positive outlook and
always maintaining a can do attitude, despite obstacles _
technical skills Aptitude for teamwork / planning and organizational skills _
computer skills Strong expertise in using Mac and Windows systems / web and
technology addicted / skilfull with Adobe CS5 products like
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Painter, as well as 3D programs
[ AliasStudio, Rhinoceros and SolidWorks ]
artistic skills Hand sketching, pantone coloring up to pen tablet use / interest in
several aspects of design, particulary about industrial, interior and
automotive / passion and practice of photography _
Additional information
travel Would welcome any opportunities to travel abroad _
hobby & sport Music: professional drummer with more than 15 years of
experience, studio albums recorded and concerts all over Italy _
driver’s license Category B / full and clean driving license _
reference Available upon request _
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