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Creative Direction & Design
Various
Sep 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)
Clients include: Moonbug Entertainment (UK), Wave Insights (Global), Sevendials/Cadiz/Creation Youth (UK), Scratching Shed Publishing Ltd. (UK), Dangerhouse Skylab (France), Vicious Kitten (Australia), and Boneyard Atelier (UK).
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Creative Director
Warner Bros.
New York, NY
Mar 2018 - Sep 2023 (5 years 6 months)
I led the strategy and development of high-end materials and assets for the global market, including brand identity, marketing, advertising, collateral, editorial, highly targeted interactive presentations, video, and data visualization. I established and upheld brand and messaging standards while managing staff, projects, schedules, budgets, and resources.
I played a key role in expanding our client base by 475%, scaling the design staff by 250%, and streamlining processes. Additionally, I researched, sourced, and implemented emerging technologies, providing training and ongoing support across teams.
I worked closely with Senior Executive Management across Ad Sales, Media & Network Sales, Consumer Products & Franchise, Domestic Television Distribution, Theatrical, Digital Business Development, Games, Integrated Marketing, the Corporate Television Group, and Home Entertainment.
Properties included: Warner Bros., HBO, [HBO]Max, CNN, DC Entertainment, New Line Cinema, Wizarding World, Telepictures, TBS, TNT, truTV, Cartoon Network/Adult Swim, Turner Sports, Turner Classic Movies, Discovery+, Discovery Channel, Food Network, HGTV, TLC, Animal Planet, and Eurosport.
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Senior Art Director
Warner Bros.
New York, NY
Sep 2013 - Mar 2018 (4 years 6 months)
Led the design and execution of targeted, branded digital sales materials—including presentations, collateral, and experiential elements—to drive engagement and revenue. Partnered with Research, Ad Sales, Media Sales, and Marketing to develop compelling assets that positioned Warner Bros. content for distribution across broadcast, cable, and SVOD platforms, while also supporting on-air advertising and branded entertainment sales.
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Art Director
The Jewish Federations of North America
Jul 2011 - Jun 2013 (1 year 11 months)
JFNA is a non-profit representing 157 Jewish Federations and 300+ network communities, collectively raising and distributing over $3 billion annually worldwide for social welfare, services, and education.
I led digital and print strategic marketing and communications, providing art and creative direction, copywriting, and editing. I developed and executed multi-layered marketing programs, with a strong focus on branding, visual identity, and high-impact storytelling.
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Senior Designer
Sotheby’s
Aug 2002 - Jan 2009 (6 years 5 months)
Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for fine and decorative art, antiquities, jewelry, and real estate.
I led the design and execution of high-impact marketing, advertising, and proposal materials, including logos, catalogs, editorial, signage, and experiential design. Directed photo shoots to align with brand storytelling. Partnered with marketing managers, production teams, and department heads to ensure cohesive messaging. Provided strategic design input to help establish Sotheby’s emerging digital and online presence.
I collaborated with teams behind multiple historic, record-breaking sales, including Picasso’s Garçon à la Pipe ($104.2M) and Dora Maar au Chat ($95.2M); Francis Bacon’s Triptych, 1976 ($86.3M); the last privately held copy of the Magna Carta [Libertatum] ($21.3M); and the Guennol Lioness, a 5,000-year-old Mesopotamian sculpture ($57.2M).
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Senior Art Director
J. Walter Thompson
Apr 2000 - Jan 2002 (1 year 9 months)
Founded in 1864, J. Walter Thompson was a leading American advertising agency and a global industry giant throughout the 20th century.
Conceptualized, designed, and executed print ads, marketing materials, and brand collateral, including logo design. Managed and directed staff and freelance designers, writers, and photographers. Led client presentations and collaborated with account executives, creative directors, copywriters, and production teams to develop cohesive, high-quality campaigns.
Accounts included: United Nations Development Programme, Rolex, JPMorgan Chase, Merrill Lynch, Citigroup, and Verizon.