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Senior Designer Brand, Product & Creative Systems

My career never followed a straight line. And that’s exactly what shaped the designer I am today. Over 18 years in design, I’ve worn different hats, explored new directions, and discovered how each chapter connects to the next.

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Senior Designer | Brand, Product & Creative Systems

18+ years

From branding and art direction to digital products, entrepreneurship, and team leadership, I’ve learned to connect creativity, systems, and real-world challenges. I bring all those perspectives together to create thoughtful, engaging, and visually distinctive experiences.

  • Visual Design
  • Brand Identity
  • UI & Design Systems
  • Creative Leadership

Design Team Lead

3 years

I led designers, supported their growth, and helped turn complex projects into more consistent digital experiences. Working across design, product, engineering, and marketing taught me that leadership is about creating clarity, building trust, and making space for others to do great work.

  • Team Leadership
  • Mentoring
  • Design Systems
  • Cross-functional Collaboration

Digital Designer

6 years

My focus evolved from visual communication to digital experiences. Designing interfaces, prototypes, and scalable components taught me to balance aesthetics with usability and collaborate closely with developers to bring ideas to life.

  • UI Design
  • Prototyping
  • Design Systems
  • Developer Collaboration

Entrepreneur

3 years

I stepped outside the design world to become an entrepreneur in the food industry. I built one business from the ground up, from branding and concept to product development, while also co-owning and managing a fast-food franchise. Balancing people, customers, finances, and daily operations changed how I think about design: great ideas need to work as businesses, too.

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Brand Building
  • Business Operations
  • Problem Solving

Art Director

9+ years

From fashion campaigns and editorial projects to brand communication, I moved beyond individual designs to shaping complete creative concepts. I learned to connect strategy, visuals, and execution, and eventually to guide creative work beyond my own.

  • Art Direction
  • Campaigns
  • Editorial Design
  • Creative Leadership

Graphic Designer

4 years

I turned briefs into visual identities, layouts, and communication materials, working across different clients and formats. This hands-on experience sharpened my eye for typography, composition, and detail, skills that still shape every interface I design today.

  • Visual Identity
  • Typography
  • Layout Design
  • Print & Digital

Advertising Student

4 years

I studied Advertising & Marketing, exploring how brands communicate through ideas, visuals, and storytelling. It was where I discovered that creativity isn’t just about making things look interesting. It’s about making people connect with them.

  • Creative Thinking
  • Storytelling
  • Brand Communication
  • Consumer Insights

Selected Work

Snoof

Self-initiated project · End-to-End Design

I ran the research, made the product and design decisions, and created the identity, with AI supporting analysis and prototyping.

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TerraYou (case study coming soon)

Brand identity · UI system · Digital product

I led the visual direction, shaping the brand identity and UI foundations across web, reports, and product.

Quiz Bingo (case study coming soon)

Game UI · Visual direction · Gameplay UX

As Design Lead, I led the visual direction and designed most of the game's interface with a small team.

Damyller (case study coming soon)

Art direction · Editorial design · Print

I created the Pocket Magazine and art-directed its editions, working with photographers, stylists, and the product team.

Hola! Churros (case study coming soon)

Brand identity · Packaging · Visual communication

I founded and ran the business, and created its brand identity, packaging, menus, and marketing campaigns.

Jackie Messaggi, with blue hair and tattooed arms, in a black top and wide black trousers, sitting in a white egg chair against a wall lit with blue neon
Photo: Silvio Pelegrin

About

There’s more to the story.

I’m Jackie. A curious mind, a thoughtful observer, and a designer who believes the best ideas often start with a good conversation.

I like to listen, ask questions, and connect the dots before jumping in with an opinion. Different perspectives often lead to ideas I wouldn’t have discovered on my own.

I’ve also been on the other side of the brief. Running my own business taught me to navigate pressure, manage people, and understand the challenges behind business decisions. It changed how I approach design problems and shaped the way I lead: balancing clear processes with a creative space where people feel comfortable being themselves.

I’m always curious about what’s next, whether it’s a new perspective, an emerging trend, or a different way of working. These days, I’m especially excited about exploring how AI can expand what’s possible in design.

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