RICCARDO SABIONI
BRAND DESIGNER / CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Solution-driven professional with extensive experience in branding design, advertising, digital, online, packaging, publishing, direct marketing, printing, and team management. CORE COMPETENCIES
- UI, UX, Web & Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Publishing
- Design Illustration
- Team Leadership
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Design Software: Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe InDesign CC, Adobe Illustrator CC, Apple Keynote, Adobe Dimension CC, Adobe XD CC, Acrobat Technical Skills: Web & Printing Design, Typography, Packaging, Digital Presentation PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE**
AIC Hotel Group - Miami
Executive Creative Director (2022 – 2025)
- Implemented brand applications never executed before, ensuring seamless transition from brand guidelines to real-world applications.
- Reorganized entire sales system for sales centers, developing brochures, interactive iPad presentations, and large-scale video displays.
- Created all websites within the group, including UNICO collection hotel and Legendary Vacation Club sites.
- Developed full uniform systems for Nobu Hotels, Ava Resort Hotel, and other properties in the group.
- Designed visual identity for restaurants, including logos and related materials. Zimmerman Advertising - Ft Lauderdale, FL
Lead Designer / Creative Director (2011 – 2022)
- Led design initiatives for new business and national retail clients.
- Redesigned Boost Mobile’s entire design system (web, social, print).
- Managed rebrand of Tire Kingdom’s store experience.
- Led branding for KAY Jewelers’ retail campaigns and digital platforms.
- Spearheaded creation of Urban Air Adventure Park’s brand identity and digital presence.
- Led Paisley by JetBlue brand launch, driving significant online traffic.
- Redesigned for major brands like McDonald's, White Castle, Jamba Juice.
- Created new store designs for Ashley Home Store and HHgregg.
- Designed White Castle packaging, which was a finalist for the LIA (London International Awards). ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Gab Group - Boca Raton, FL
Senior Art Director
- Restructured design team and introduced more productive workflow.
- Proud of: Ipic Lounge Movie Theatres – New branding for movie experience launch. YesLulu - LuluHandsFree - Wildwood, NJ
Partner - Creative Director
- Led design/marketing for top 100 realtor.
- Innovated new style, design, and real estate marketing strategy.
- Proud of: StarPower System – Rebranded largest nationwide educational network for realtors. SabioniStudio - Bologna, ITALY
Owner / Director
- Managed daily design production from creation to printing.
- Major Client: Bruno Magli Shoes
LANGUAGES
- Italian (Native)
- English & French (Fluent)
INFO
REECK.CAR.R.R.DOH SAH.BEE.OH.KNEE ********@*************.*** - Phone: +1-954-***-**** - Portfolio: SabioniDesign.com