Claudia Rea

Partner and Creative Director at The Brand Shop

Rome, Latium, Italy

About

I came to design as part of a long, eclectic journey. Leveraging my natural visual talent as well as my fierce determination, I learned how to start anew, never losing sight of the bigger picture. I crafted a career of 15 years in the name of creativity, teamwork and leadership. After completing my IED degree and spending time at the School of Visual Arts in New York, I worked in Rome as a graphic designer in publishing and corporate branding, before moving on to an advertising agency in 2010, where I progressed to the role of Creative Director and became partner in 2021. As someone who likes to get fully involved and puts a lot of herself on the line, I’m especially proud when I can create harmonious, productive work spaces, coordinating my team with vision, care and a knack for lateral thinking.

Experience

  • The Brand Shop (15 yrs 7 mos)
    • Partner & Creative Director
      May 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 3 mos

    • Creative Director
      Jan 2017 - Oct 2024 · 7 yrs 10 mos

    • Business Unit Manager & Art Director
      Jan 2011 - Jan 2017 · 6 yrs 1 mo

      Responsible for the agency's core business (American Express and TIM). Leading a unit of up to 8 people as Creative Director, driving the creative strategy and handling day-to-day relationships with the client. Clients: American Express, TIM, Opel, Leasys, Samsung, MSD, Save the Children, Microsoft, Colgate-Palmolive, Payback, Chefaro Pharma, Metlife.

  • Junior Art Director at the sign
    Jun 2010 - Dec 2010 · 7 mos

    Working within the agency's BTL unit, I was responsible for the design and development of retail material for Telecom Italia, TIM and Impresa Semplice. I also designed ATL campaigns for Telecom Italia, Trenitalia, Legambiente.

  • Freelance Graphic Designer at Teikna Design
    Jan 2010 - May 2010 · 5 mos

    Working with Claudia Neri on corporate identity projects, branding and web design.

  • Corporate Communications Assistant at Filas S.p.A. - Regione Lazio
    Sep 2009 - May 2010 · 9 mos

    Assisting Claudia Neri, Head of Corporate Communications, in redesigning all corporate printed materials for Filas - brochures, catalogues, new visual identity.

  • Freelance Graphic Designer at Silentengine.net
    Jan 2007 - Dec 2007 · 1 yr