AWARD WINNING ART DIRECTOR


ABOUT
Accomplished art director known for effectively merging design acumen with technical expertise to bring to light and execute innovative and strategic ideas in the digital landscape. Skilled at creating an integrated brand story that truly resonates with target audiences. He’s innovative and brings creative visions to life, from concept to completion. Identifies design problems and devises elegant solutions. Adept at understanding detailed requirements and design experiences that meet client needs and vision. Effectively manages fast-paced environments with ease, and is able to juggle multiple projects at one time. Particularly astute at spotting new talent and nurturing junior staff to build a top-notch team. A passionate, proactive, dependable, and dedicated art director who always strives to exceed expectations, and who works well cross-organizationally.
EXPERIENCE
NICKELODEON BRAND DIGITAL
ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR
NEW YORK, NY—AUGUST 2002 TO MAY 2020
FREELANCE WEB & PRINT DESIGNER | DEVELOPER | ILLUSTRATOR
NEW YORK, NY—MAY 2001 TO JULY 2002
RED SKY INTERACTIVE
NEW MEDIA PRODUCTION DESIGNER
NEW YORK, NY—JULY 2000 TO APRIL 2001
AWARDS
WEBBY AWARD HONOREES
Worked closely with the VP of Nick Brand Design to establish design systems, concepts, and ensured brand design integrity across all our digital platforms and products. Stayed abreast of design trends and best practices to deliver rich, dynamic experiences.
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Managed and directed team members in the design of show property spaces and promotional art for all Nick platforms.
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Presented and “sold” design concepts to business owners and product stakeholders.
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Partnered with project managers to assign projects through creative casting and availability.
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Collaborated with consumer marketing and audience development teams to meet business goals through impactful design solutions.
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Directed and designed art for electronic sell through (DTO), SVOD, and VOD platforms.
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PLATFORMS
Netflix | CBS All Access | AppleTV+ | iTUNES | HULU | Amazon Video
CLIENTS
Atmosphere BBDO | Deutsch Inc. | Johnnie Walker | RC Publications | McNeil Pharmaceuticals | Wiley Press | Prestige Wine Imports
Designed and produced Web-destined graphics for a variety of web sites. Developed spot design, animation and illustration for web games and flying objects (desktop widgets).
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Built internal demos and presentations using Macromedia Director.
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Worked with design directors, designers, developers, and producers to organize and create specified assets involving image optimization.
Contributed input to schedules and project fulfillment needs.
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Executed design extensions while maintaining design consistency.
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Implemented design templates and produced style guides.
SITE WORK INCLUDED
Mattel Diva Starz | Johnnie Walker | Nikon | Altoids | WML | ComverseUSA
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Creative Achievement In Interactive Media: User Experience and Visual Design — The Nick App
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2007 Webby People's Voice Winner for Youth Website — Nick.com
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HOW Design — 2013 How Interactive Design Award Merit Winner
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Merit Award for Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award 2012 Digital Campaign (website, mobile, app, Day of show experience)
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PromaxBDA 2017 — Promotion, Marketing and Design Award — Interactive Promotion (Silver)
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Interactive Promotion for 2017 Kids Choice Awards
2017 Webby Honoree for Television Website: Nick.com
2015 Webby Honoree for Youth Websites: Nick.com
2014 Webby Honoree for Entertainment Mobile sites & apps: The Nick App
2014 Webby Honoree for Games website: Addicting games.com
2013 Webby Nominee for Youth Websites: nick.com
2012 Webby Honoree for Television Website: Nick.com
2012 Webby Honoree for Youth Website: Nick.com/Worldwide day of play
2011 Webby Honoree for Youth Website: Nick.com
2010 Webby Honoree for Kids' Choice Awards 2009 Event Website
2008 Webby Honoree for Entertainment mobile sites and apps:Nickelodeon mobile