DIANA HAAS

ART DIRECTOR

SUMMARY

Client-focused leader, providing

artistic direction and creative

solutions to print and digital

projects. Successful track record

of creating content that tells a

story, engages and informs the

consumer and drives behavior.

Critical thinker, pinpointing client

business requirements and delivering

projects within budget and deadline.

Collaborative communicator, building

consensus with clients, colleagues,

and vendors. Skilled at using humor

in building successful, enjoyable,

and best possible creative work

environments.

SKILLS

Content Marketing

Branding

Team Development

Client Engagement

Typography & Design

Publishing

Extensive on-set photoshoot

experience

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

LECTURES AND AFFILIATIONS

Judge

SPD annual design competition

Student Portfolio Lecture

International Center of Photography

AIGA

Member

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EXPERIENCE

Consulting Creative Director April 2022 - present

Creative direction, photo direction and graphic design for various content marketing print and digital projects.

Callisto Media

Art Director 2019 - 2022

Led the conceptualization and design execution of cover and interior layouts for books, fostering seamless collaboration with editorial and photo teams. Successfully commissioned bespoke illustration programs and provided art direction for culinary photo shoots, ensuring timely project delivery in coordination with operations.

Manifest Digital, McMurry/TMG, New York, NY

Creative Director 2011 - 2016

Directed art, photo, and freelance teams in New York City and Saratoga Springs. Led creative teams and worked closely with clients to deliver wide range of digital and print projects.

Managed the creative for high-net-worth accounts, including JWMarriott, Marriott Global, Charles Schwab, State Street Global Advisors, and Nationwide, building trusted working relationships with key stakeholders, overseeing art projects to completion, and ensuring delivery.

Selected as creative lead on numerous new business pitches with a high acquisition success rate.

Time Inc. Content Solutions, New York, NY

Design Director 2005 - 2009

Managed and executed creative projects for high-value portfolio of accounts, including AT&T, AT&T Wireless, Vera Bradley, National Parks Foundation, TD Ameritrade, Geico, Putnum Financial, and American Bible Society.

Expanded the AT&T business from a quarterly lifestyle magazine to multiple various marketing assests.

Successful creative lead on new business pitches including multiple lifestyle and financial campaigns.

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Hachette Custom Publishing

Art Director - 2 years

Clients included Altria, Purina. Managed art and photo team. Executed redesign of publication and created prototypes for new business pitches. This Old House Magazine, Time Inc.

Senior Art Director - 2 years Creative Director - 5 years

Hired to work on start up of the magazine, promoted to Creative Director

Increased circulation and newstand sales.

Expanded the publishing brand though numerous SIP’s and book projects

Managed art, photo and freelance teams.

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DIANA HAAS

ART DIRECTOR

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GQ Magazine, Condé Nast Publications

Associate Art Director - 7 years

Hired as art assistant, promoted to Associate AD.

Selected to collaborate with the Creative Director to redesign the publication

Worked with top notch creative talent to produce award winning, applauded imagery for the magazine.

Lord & Taylor Catalog

Graphic Designer / Still Life Stylist - 2 years

Worked on-set with various photographers and other talent to create a unique look for each book, with special consideration for the brand. FREELANCE PROJECTS INCLUDE

Douglas Elliman Magazine, Special Issues Art Director American Express Publishing Custom Solutions Art Director Chic Simple Magazine Hearst Corporation Art Director

New York Times Magazine Art Director

Vanity Fair Magazine Condé Nast Art Director

Taunton Press Art Director - Special Issues

Mary Ellen Mark Falkland Road

Website Design/Book & Project Poster Designer

Greene House Studio Film Title & Package Designer Cohn + Company Mercedes Benz GST Film Pitch

American Photography 9 Graphic Designer

AWARDS

Society of Publication Designers

Gold, Silver, Bronze and Merit in

Design, Photography, and Illustration

Pearl Arwards

Design and Photography

ASME (American Society of

Magazine Editors)

General Excellence

EDUCATION

School of Visual Arts New York, NY

Graphic Design & Photography

Curry College Milton, MA

BA Communication Arts

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