NEW YORK CITY ad0noa@r.postjobfree.com
Experienced visual storyteller skilled in leading fashion art direction. Expert in managing project visuals and providing design solutions. Strong leader with innovative thinking to guide creative development. Utilizes strategic vision and artistic talent for impactful marketing, print design, and e-commerce projects.
HARD SKILLS
PHOTO SHOOT PRODUCTION
CREATIVE THINKING
PHOTO DIRECTION
SOFT SKILLS
LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK
CONCEPT DESIGN
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
LAYOUT DESIGN
CRITICAL THINKING AND
PROBLEM SOLVING
SOFTWARE
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Capture One
PORTFOLIO
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
> Full Beauty Brands New York City 2014 — Present SENIOR WEB PHOTO ART DIRECTOR
• Managed e-commerce Photo Art Direction for four fashion catalog brands: Jessica London, Woman Within, Romans, and King Size Men
• Led selection and supervision of photographers, models, stylists, and production for photo shoots
• Oversaw post-production for Full Beauty brand website, organizing creative materials for smooth departmental handoff
• Incorporated client suggestions, addressed concerns, and managed objections
> Freelance New York City 2004 — 2014
ART DIRECTOR
• Conceptualized and developed creative and effective concepts from ideation through final projects for high-profile fashion e-commerce, catalog and print publication clients
• Developed effective creative concepts from ideation to final projects for fashion e-commerce, catalogs, and print clients like Amazon, Nordstrom, Macy's, and more
• Managed interactive design, creative research, video direction, typography, layout, and commercials
• Clients included major brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Appleseeds, Conde Nast, and others
> Talbots Boston 2000 — 2004
SENIOR ART DIRECTOR
• Created and executed the photo art direction, concept and layout design for all seasonal Talbots Catalogs
• Directed photo art, concepts, and layouts for Talbots Catalogs, overseeing production from concept to launch
• Led supervision of photographers, models, stylists, and production for global shoots
• Mentored art directors and designers, fostering workflow and productivity
• Managed photo direction and production for Romans and Chadwicks catalogs at AGA/Allied Graphic Art
> Saks Fifth Avenue New York City 1995 — 1997
ART DIRECTOR
As Lead Art Director for each season's Saks Folio Catalog, I spearheaded trend concepting, layout design, managed photographers and stylists, and handled film editing for both in-studio and on-location shoots.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, School of Visual Arts, New York City