What I bring to the table
15+ years of practical experience that is ever expanding.
Over the years, as technology has shifted a consumer's experience around a brand, the ideas for brand execution within these new digital channels have shifted too.
As a team leader, I explore the ideas behind execution with designers, animators, 3D artists, directors and programmers from project concept to completion for a results oriented perspective. Let's explore together.
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Experience
Macys / Design Manager- Online Media | Interactive Design
JULY 2014 - PRESENT, NEW YORK
Responsibilities include unifying campaigns across print, interactive, and display media platforms. This entails translating assets into many ad tech platforms: static and dynamic html5 ads, Facebook, rich media and integrating with key partners. My responsibilities as design manager are leading a team of designers and overseeing animation work of the programming team. My role also comprises defining how to translate the Macy's brand across multiple delivery platforms ranging from Sizmek, Criteo, Spongecell, AdTheorent and other publishers.
Plus / Freelance Assistant Director / Art Director
MARCH 2010 - JUNE 2014, NEW YORK
Responsibilities included fulfilling graphic needs in general, from still to motion production to acting as on-set assistant director. I worked closely with the creative directors, on and off set, and directly with clients to produce web spots, presentation pieces and in-store display animations. Clients included Kiehl’s, Starwood Hotel, Bvlgari Jewelry, Mac Cosmetics, and more.
Humble / Freelance Art Director
APRIL 2013 - MARCH 2014, NEW YORK
Responsibilities included designing pitch storyboards. I worked closely with the creative director and clients. Highlights: Six web direct spots for PNC Bank.
Lifebooker LLC / Art Director
NOVEMBER 2011 - MARCH 2012 , NEW YORK
Responsibilities included working closely with the Creative Director, Marketing Team and programmers. I designed banner ads, emails, Facebook contest pages, and more.
Superfad / Art Director
JUNE 2008- JUNE 2010, NEW YORK
Responsibilities included designing story and concept boards, presentations, and working directly with clients. I led teams of animators and 3d artist, worked closely with the creative directors, and oversaw video and photo shoots. Highlights include lead creative and principal creator of multiple New Museum video campaigns.
BigStar / Senior Art Director
MARCH 2007 - JANUARY 2008, NEW YORK
Responsibilities included designing story and concept boards, presentations, and working directly with clients. I performed animation services, led teams of animators and 3d artists, and worked closely with the creative directors. I oversaw video and photo shoots. Highlights: Logo and Endgame Film Leader, FX Damages television series opening title, and projection graphics for Chloé Fragrance launch
Eyeball / Designer
2004- 2006, NEW YORK
Responsibilities included designing story, concept boards and animation, I worked directly with clients. I led teams of animators and 3d artist, worked closely with the creative directors, and oversaw video and photo shoots. Highlights include lead creative and principal for Hip Hop Music Honors award for Vh1 and In-store animation for Target.
Trollback / Designer
2002- 2004, NEW YORK
Responsibilities included network branding, designing story and concept boards, presentations, and working directly with clients. I performed animation services while working closely with the creative directors.
Highlights: Vanity Fair opening title and logo (Print Magazine Award), Still the Children Are Here opening title, logo, and end credits (2004 Silver BDA for opening title sequence) and “Original Child Bomb” meditations (Winner of a Silver Docs award)
Parsons / Teacher
2002 - 2006, NEW YORK
I taught Motion Graphics and Broadcast Design Thesis.
Education
Parsons School of Design / Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
1998 - 2002, NEW YORK
General Assembly / Digital Marketing
2019, NEW YORK
Awards
Macy’s /Superior Team Leadership Make Magic Award
2015 NEW YORK
Best Ads on TV/Top 6: / Honor issuer Jose Cuervo history website
2014, NEW YORK
Arts Mag/ Broadcast Graphics Design /Single/Series Title:
Vanity Fair Opening Titles
2005, NEW YORK
BDA Silver/Opening title sequence/ Still the Children are Here
2004, NEW YORK
Silver Docs Award/ Original Child Bomb meditations
2004, NEW YORK
Arts Mag /Broadcast Graphics Design
Mirabai Films: Still the Children Are Here
2004, NEW YORK
Strategy
Research
Principles and Values
Digital Marketing
Brand Voice
Brand Architecture
Customer Journey
Design
Visual Identity
Motion Design
Multi-platform Design
Design Systems
Brand Book and Toolkits
Print
Production
Animation and CGI
Live Action Direction
Video and Photography
Video Editing
Integrated Campaigns
Display Content