One of the most innovative and up-and-coming art directors for the music and entertainment industries with 18+ years of experience designing extensively for the country's top companies, including BMG Records, CBS, Barnes and Noble, and Broadway productions. Creative Director | Art Director | Branding and Campaign StrategistEmail: darrenmelchiorre @yahoo.comDarren's work has been praised by some of entertainment's leading legends, including rockstar Melissa Etheridge, theater composer Stephen Sondheim, and basketball superstar Magic Johnson. A designer whose experience ranges from creating major campaigns, social media markers, to brand strategy, Darren lives with the philosophy that every design has to live and connect with emotion and the story.An expert when it comes to balancing both design creation and production, Darren leads with not only skill, but with energy, precision, and boldness that sets him apart from the rest. CORE COMPETENCIES• Creative Director• Art Development• Brand Strategy• Campaign Creation and Direction• Trend and Market Research• Style Guides• Leadership• Project Management• Design ProductionACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Created the brand identity and strategy for Mr. Magic Johnson and Magic Johnson Enterprises.• Designed the graphic campaign for Melissa Etheridge's hit 2021 album, "One Way Out".• 20 Years workin on Broadway and Off-Broadway productions, designing key art and assets for numerous hit and headline-making shows. Contact me at darrenmelchiorre@yahoo.com for any creative design or art direction opportunities.