Gerard Bello
Art Director
Westminster | United States
Skills
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Industries
Creative Agencies
Fashion
In my own words
— GerardGerard works as an art director, freelance designer, photographer and illustrator.
He believes that projects take form in the office but that the creative process happens when one is invested in life and exploration. This belief has taken him to many unusual places and circumstances, enriching the diversity and depth of his work.
Trajectory
Jun 2011 — Now
Art Director · Notionist
• Effectively managed and coordinated digital, print, illustration, and photography projects from sketch to finished product
• Collaboratively brainstormed with clients to clarify vision and to keep them involved in the creative process to help ensure desired results
• Worked closely with CEO and team to develop estimates needed to complete projects in an efficient manner
• Trained, mentored and managed designers, developers, copywriters, videographers and photographers
• Coordinated and performed photoshoots.
May 2005 — May 2011
Senior Designer · Zumablue
• Worked closely with Art Director to conceptualize and develop advertising campaigns for various clients
• Generated assets for all web and print design projects
• Created overall look and feel of projects to be handed down to junior and production designers for further development
• Project managed smaller projects and had direct communication with clients for specific projects.
Aug 2002 — Jun 2004
Junior Graphic Designer · Design Factory @ Cal State Northridge
• Created various print collateral for university clubs and events.
• Conceptualized and developed advertising campaigns for various organizations within the campus.
Activity
Education history
California State University Northridge
Bachelor of Arts | 2000 - 2004
