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Angela Ambrosini

Angela Ambrosini

New York, NY, US

 

About 

My outstanding design, creative skills and capability of being a perfectionist with my work makes me a strong candidate for a Creative Director position.

 

I am currently a Creative Director within Christie’s and manage the full scope of digital and mobile creation, including apps and websites, marketing content, creative, branding, and editorial for the Real Estate business unit. Within a company that holds brand integrity to a high level, I have been successful in building a team, managing high level concepts, executing and directing web & print design projects, and created production workflows to ensure work is done efficiently and meets deadlines. I have worked with both external and internal clients and know the requirements and needs of both. Prior to my current position I was sole Creative Director for ARTstor, managing a design team, and responsible for the direction and production of the organizations online and offline creative assets.

When not managing my team within Christie’s, I am teaching concepts in design and color at New York University as Adjunct Professor of Design and always looking to grow my own capabilities as designer and manager. I’ve recently received my Six Sigma Green Belt certification in process management and took courses on best business processes from McGraw-Hills Companies.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Christie's Auction House, New York, NY, US, Associate Vice President, Creative Director

Working closely with international senior leaders on all design (print and web), social media, editorial, marketing and branding initiatives. Lead a team of designers, editors and media buyers on all publications, video, events, new products, communications, website, applications (iPad®) projects and photo shots. Initiate, approve and write business processes, RFP’s, hire employees and approve department’s budgetary needs.

Jan 2012 - current
 

ARTstor, New York, NY, US, Manager of Creative Services

Develop creative solutions across multiple media and messaging platforms for a non-profit organizations– including print, online, social media, user experience, information architecture of sites, and designed environments. Manage and work closely with senior staff to shape the ARTstor identity and maintain a consistent brand aesthetic across all of our mission-driven services and offerings, manage designers and editors, as well as relationships with 3rd party vendors, print houses, and manufacturers.

Jun 2011 - Feb 2012
 

nTechnica, New York, NY, US, [6 month Contract basis] Creative Director

Responsible for the design, vision and direction of the company’s brand identity and supporting elements. Overseeing all aspects of product design such as all user interface designs for web site and mobile application for various platforms. Works closely with senior partners to integrate the user experience, information architecture of the site and application, creative strategies to create and promote an international mobile payment solution product for personal and business use.

Jan 2011 - Jun 2011
 

Time, Inc., New York, NY, US, [3+ month Contract basis] Creative Services Manager

Lead design for All You Magazine responsible for the design of client sold programs, in-book client advertorial units, in-book brand promo pages, retail marketing signage, digital ad units, marketing activities, photo shoots etc., for print and web materials. Works collaboratively with Senior Marketing Managers on timelines, gathering assets, and working with copywriters for client specific projects. Conceptualizes and oversees photo shoots for client specific programs.

Oct 2010 - Jan 2011
 

The McGraw-Hill Companies, New York, NY, US, Multimedia and Design Manager

Promoted from Art Director in May 2006. Managed a team of Art directors, graphic designers, editors, freelance and vendors both nationally and internationally. Design directed time-sensitive print, wed and multimedia creations of three sister publications, marketing collateral, architectural catalogs and directories. Publication direction included, overseeing and creating image archives, content updates and template creations for more efficient workflow. Oversee all client interaction to provide satisfaction on all company and client materials and ensure deadlines were met.

Held monthly training sessions and mentor several employees on up-to-date print and multimedia applications and career-oriented goals. Participated and trained in Sigma Six LEAN BPM, management work processes, to improve work environment, business methodologies and organizational structure. Awarded to participate and complete the McGraw-Hill Professional Leadership Training.

May 2005 - Oct 2010
 

Education 

Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, US, Masters, Graphic Design

Awarded The Design Excellence Fellowship • 4.0 GPA

Jan 2008 - Mar 2010
 

Awards 

Black Lawrence Press Publishing, 1st Place

Published short stories

2012
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills