Experience

Kalisher

• United States
• Artists and Writers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Art Director

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area -Responsible for the artwork production of high level brand programs for companies such as Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, Virgin, and Hard Rock -Direct and manage team of 12+ including Studio Artists, Creative Asset Manager, Creative Traffic, and Interns; lead for recruitment and training of additional Creative Team members -Provide direction and support on 200+ creative briefs a week, overseeing and dictating edits and coordinating approvals on outgoing artwork packages -Create artwork… Show more -Responsible for the artwork production of high level brand programs for companies such as Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, Virgin, and Hard Rock -Direct and manage team of 12+ including Studio Artists, Creative Asset Manager, Creative Traffic, and Interns; lead for recruitment and training of additional Creative Team members -Provide direction and support on 200+ creative briefs a week, overseeing and dictating edits and coordinating approvals on outgoing artwork packages -Create artwork for VIP Projects and Trade Shows as well as leading pattern/ wallcovering production for high impact environmental installations -Communicate directly with the Art Consulting Team and Clients to establish narrative, direction, approach, and feasibility for projects -Work in conjunction with the Traffic Manager to provide accurate timelines for projects as well as streamline and develop workflow processes across multiple departments

• Associate Art Director

  • Jan 2017 - Aug 2018

  Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area -Responsible for the artwork production of high level brand programs for companies such as Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, Virgin, and Hard Rock -Assist the Art Director in management of 12+ team members including Studio Artists, Creative Asset Manager, Creative Traffic, and Interns; assist in recruitment and training of additional Creative Team members -Create artwork for VIP Projects and Trade Shows as well as leading pattern/ wallcovering production for high impact environmental… Show more -Responsible for the artwork production of high level brand programs for companies such as Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, Virgin, and Hard Rock -Assist the Art Director in management of 12+ team members including Studio Artists, Creative Asset Manager, Creative Traffic, and Interns; assist in recruitment and training of additional Creative Team members -Create artwork for VIP Projects and Trade Shows as well as leading pattern/ wallcovering production for high impact environmental installations -Communicate directly with the Art Consulting Team and Clients to establish narrative, direction, approach, and feasibility for projects -Work in conjunction with the Traffic Manager and Art Director to provide accurate timelines for projects as well as streamline and develop workflow processes across multiple departments

• Senior Studio Artist

  • Sep 2014 - Jan 2017

  -Responsible for interpreting a wide variety creative briefs to concept, produce, and edit artwork using Photoshop, Illustrator, and Traditional Mediums on a daily deliverable schedule -Prep and Check files for high print quality -Build and organize client-facing presentations in InDesign -Collaborate with fellow Studio Artists on the execution of projects -Assist in the training of new Studio Artist hires