Broad and deep experience at a wide range of agencies, and in a number of self-directed positions. I love problem-solving, which is certainly good thing in this position. For me the excitement in my job comes from creating – whether that’s a successful new image, or a new way of working together. Designer / Art Director: Concepting of images to match brand direction / strategy, creative oversight of artwork from idea through execution, graphic design, art direction of artists, close collaboration with clients to create visual materials that solve brand goals.Art Producer: Planning and execution of shoots, understanding of different approaches for creating imagery, broad knowledge of artists, negotiation of contract terms, tracking of images and their usage rights. Consultation with legal counsel to implement policies that protect the agency from liability. Development of infrastructure that supports all of the above, with grace. ;-) Agencies worked at, either full-time or freelance:
RP& (a division of RPA),Team One, Team Garage, Saputo Design, DavidandGoliath, Young & Rubicam, The Designory, Critical Mass, Saatchi & Saatchi, Colby & Partners, Siltanen & Partners, Phenomenon, Greenlight, Fattal & Collins, The Integer Group, Zentropy. Partial list of clients:
Amgen (bio-medical), Sony, Nine Group (hotel / casino), Burton snowboards, Mattel, Cybex exercise equipment, Boston Market.Specialties: Automotive. Honda, Acura, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Kia, Mazda, Suzuki , Infiniti, Toyota, Lincoln. Small guest appearances with Jaguar, Nissan, Landcover. Beverages:Bacardi, Coors / Coors Light, Keystone Light, Blue Moon Ale.Available for freelance or for a full time position in Los Angeles, or out of town. I love to travel.
Listed skills include Advertising, Art Direction, Interactive Advertising, Creative Direction, and 40 others.