IDW Publishing, San Diego | April, 2016 – Present
Creative direction, copywriting, illustration, packaging design, and marketing for the best-selling book series "The Beauty of Horror" (volumes 1 - 3). Creative direction, screenwriting, production, and budgeting for a live-action commercial filmed in Los Angeles and New York.
Attraction Marketing, New York | Feb, 2016 – Present
Creative lead at a strategically-driven, creative boutique agency, focusing on an array of cross-platform projects for various clients, including King Features (Popeye, Betty Boop, Beetle Bailey, etc.).
Napalm Records, Europe | Jan, 2016
Creative direction, video production and budgeting for 2 music videos filmed in the United Kingdom and Hamburg, Germany.
The Washington Post Brand Studio, New York | Jan, 2016
Creative direction and UX/UI design for Jaguar’s custom content program “British Invasion 2.0 Survival Guide” (Pre-Sales).
IDW Entertainment, San Diego | September, 2015
Creative direction and UX/UI design for the film and television production company's website.
Wasted Talent Entertainment, New York | June, 2015
Creative direction, character design, screenwriting, production, budgeting, casting, and music/sound design for a 3D animated show.
ABC Studios/'Jessica Jones' Netflix Series, New York | May – July, 2015
Creative direction and App design for interactive mobile device props.
Creative Director, About.com (IAC), New York | July, 2007 – April, 2015
Led the creative design group on all Sales and Marketing projects for Desktop, Mobile, App and Print. Responsible for ideation, management, design, and production of all Pre-Sales and Post-Sales custom advertising solutions. Clients: Disney, P&G, Lowe’s, Clorox, MGM, and dozens of other top brands. Provided creative direction and UX/UI design for a suite of rich media products, resulting in improved User interaction and increased brand awareness. Worked in tandem with external agencies to develop strategic visual communication and brand identity for Consumer and B2B campaigns. Developed, mentored, and identified emerging talent.
Creative Director, Charity Folks, New York | January, 2006 – February, 2007
Directed a team of designers, photographers and programmers on print, web and multimedia projects. Created and maintained the brand identity for the corporation and led UX/UI design for the company's high-end, charity auction website. Collaborated with celebrities and their charity organizations to produce effective visual communication to help raise awareness and funds for their important causes. Provided creative direction for Adopt-A-Minefield’s Night of a Thousand Dinners event at The United Nations, featuring Oscar Award-winner Michael Douglas as the evening’s host and live celebrity auction events at Cipriani Wall Street, featuring performances by Alicia Keys and more.
Creative Director, Vision Den, New York | April, 2003 – January, 2006
Led designers and programmers on print and web projects for entertainment clients, including: Sony Music Group, Universal Music Group, SPV Records, RED Distribution, and Roadrunner Records.
Senior Designer, In De Goot Entertainment, New York | June, 2001 – April, 2003
Designed and developed brand identity, merchandise, websites, promotional ads, and album packaging for platinum-selling music groups. Clients included: 3 Doors Down (Universal), Puddle of Mudd (Geffen), Chevelle (Sony), Shinedown (Atlantic), and more.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator, Media Jelly, New York | March, 1999 – June, 2001
Designed, programmed and maintained websites and online games for several companies, including Scholastic's The Magic School Bus and Goosebumps. Created, illustrated and developed original characters for several animated online shows for children.
Bachelor of Fine Arts: School of Visual Arts, NYC. Attended on Scholarship.
Guest speaker/panelist at New York University and high-profile pop culture events, such as San Diego Comic Con and New York Comic Con