Riccardo Parenti
About Riccardo Parenti
Riccardo Parenti is a Senior Product Designer Subscriptions APAC at Delivery Hero in Tokyo, Japan, with extensive experience in product design and creative leadership roles across various companies in Japan and Italy.
Current Role at Delivery Hero
Riccardo Parenti is currently serving as the Senior Product Designer for Subscriptions APAC at Delivery Hero, based in Tokyo, Japan. In this role, he has been instrumental in pioneering quick commerce initiatives, focusing on reducing delivery times for groceries and household goods. His expertise helps streamline and enhance the user experience for Delivery Hero's subscription services in the Asia-Pacific region.
Career at Tokyo Graphic Designers
From 2014 to 2015, Riccardo Parenti was the Founder of Tokyo Graphic Designers, a venture aimed at fostering creative design solutions in Tokyo, Japan. Under his leadership, the company developed innovative graphic design projects, emphasizing robust design principles and creativity. This role highlighted his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to advancing the design community in Tokyo.
Experience at Art & Strategy
Riccardo Parenti worked at Art & Strategy as a UX/UI Designer from 2012 to 2014, and later as a Creative Lead from 2014 to 2015 in Tokyo, Japan. During his time there, he led multiple creative projects and was responsible for developing user-centric design strategies, enhancing the overall user experience, and driving the company’s creative vision.
Educational Background
Riccardo Parenti has a diverse educational background. He achieved a Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design from AANT - Accademia delle Arti e Nuove Tecnologie between 2004 and 2007. Additionally, he studied Japanese Language at System Toyo Gaigo of Tokyo, achieving JLPT Level 2 from 2010 to 2011. He also attended Università degli Studi di Roma Tre for Disciplines of Arts, Music, and Performing Arts, and he holds an English degree from Trinity College.
Professional Experience in Tokyo
Riccardo Parenti has extensive experience in the Japanese market, having worked across various roles in Tokyo for over a decade. His positions have included Senior Product Designer at Goodpatch, Product Design Lead at FUNDBOOK, Consultant CDO at FUNDBOOK, and Product Design Consultant at Riキ. Each role allowed him to significantly contribute to product design and strategic initiatives in Japan’s dynamic market.