James Taylor

- Created commissioned artwork for publications including InStyle
- Worked with international clients including Le Coq Sportif, General Electric, Marriott Traveler, and Northwestern.
- Produced t-shirt/artwork graphics for global ecommerce sites including World F.C., Toffs, Subside Sports, 11Freunde and East End Prints.
- Garnered press attention for personal projects in over thirty countries, from such media sources as The Guardian, Huffington Post, Fast Company, Corriere della Sera, The Telegraph, El Mundo, Pagina/12, GQ Brasil, El Gráfico, Village Voice, Jeremiah's Vanishing New York, Under Consideration, 8by8 and Pix11 News.

* Headed all print and web projects, consistently delivering successful solutions on-time and on-budget. * Mentored and motivated a team of talented designers and interns. * Directed client presentations and pitches, composed written proposals. * Guided and communicated with a diverse range of clients including Javits Center, Barnes & Noble College, New York International Auto Show, Douglas Elliman, Global Pet Expo and YMCA. * Developed digital marketing and social media strategies, tracking activity and metrics. * Sourced and fostered relationships with printers, copywriters, strategists, photographers and videographers. * Awarded multiple design recognitions (Communicator, Davey, HOW, Summit International and W3).

* Creative lead on all corporate projects and content for all eight Eataly locations in North America. * Conceives and develops national and seasonal campaigns to exist across store collateral and signage, retail focuses, social media and out-of-home advertising. * Directs in-house photographer/videographer, stylists, models and chefs on photo and video shoots. * Develops concepts and creates branding for new restaurant experiences including Trattoria Milano, Serra Fiorita, La Pescheria, and Mercato Mediterraneo. * Oversees planning and production of all signage and installations at new store locations (Las Vegas, Toronto, Dallas) prior to opening through local teams, artists and external vendors. * Collaborates with Rizzoli to devise themes and manage production of titles in Eataly's recipe book series. * Initiates relationships with artists, including Olimpia Zagnoli and Patrick Vale, for collaborative projects. * Partners with external vendors and product brands on creative visual merchandising for stores and restaurants. * Manages and motivates corporate creative team while mentoring and guiding store design teams nationwide. James Campbell Taylor /