Francesco Ciccolella

Print & Prepress Lead | Studio Owner | Fogra & Fiery Certified

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

About

With over 20 years of experience in prepress and print production, I specialize in color management and creative concept development. At Lovehoney and through my own studio, I lead projects ranging from editorial to packaging. I combine technical expertise with design sensitivity, manage interdisciplinary teams, and collaborate directly with production partners worldwide. As a creative lead, I work with experts in design, web, and communication to develop visual concepts for festivals, organizers, bands, artists, activists, cultural projects, and responsible businesses.

Experience

  • Lovehoney Group ()
    • Prepress and Post-production Expert
      Jan 2024 - Apr 2026 · 2 yrs 4 mos

      - Prepress and color management for the packaging industry; coordinating packaging engineers, packaging and graphic designers, as well as serving as the primary contact for packaging suppliers - Creation of color-compliant proof prints w. Epson SureColor SC-P7500 Spectro + EFI Fiery Command Workstation - Profiling and calibration of screens for product designers, CGI artists, motion designers, as well as UI and print designers w. XRite i1Basic Pro 3. - Post-production of Photos, CGI and AI generated images

    • Prepress specialist
      Apr 2022 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos

      - Colour management, linearisation, quality control as well as DTP and final artwork - Print Server Admin and Digital Print Operator (Epson SureColor SC-P7500 Spectro, RIP: EFI Fiery Command Workstation)

  • Founder / Creative Director at JoRo - Pirat, Grafikdesigner, Berlin
    Sep 2010 - Apr 2026 · 15 yrs 8 mos

    I offer unique web designs, high-quality graphic services and innovative corporate designs. I’ve spent nearly 20 years playing around with creative ideas to come up with high-quality concepts for a wide variety of clients. I develop designs for major corporations, medium-sized businesses, startups, printing houses and advertising agencies. Together with illustrators, web developers, UX designers and SEO experts, I enjoy working for event promoters, festivals, bands, artists, musicians, activists, cultural workers and responsible companies. I know how to listen, I’m always on hand to help and will assist you throughout the entire design process, from the initial idea to the finished product. I look forward to hearing your ideas and helping you bring your project to life!

  • Content Manager, Translation Service Manager, Catalogue Manager at 3DMarkt
    Dec 2017 - Jun 2018 · 7 mos

  • NuovoCentroStampa (7 yrs 3 mos)
    • Graphic Designer | Head of Prepress and Digital Printing
      Feb 2007 - Jul 2010 · 3 yrs 6 mos

      Drafting and designing graphics, Final Artwork Executing the preflight/imposition (Offset Printing Machines: Heidelberg SM102 - SM52 - GTO) Assuming tasks as a digital printing technician (Digital printing machines: Epson StylusPro9400, Xerox 242)

    • Graphic Designer | Prepress Technician
      May 2003 - Feb 2007 · 3 yrs 10 mos

      Drafting and designing graphics, Final Artwork Printing, developing, and mounting films for offset printing (Software: Ultre RIP - CtF: Ultre5800. Eskofot developing machine)