Damian Messori
Graphic Designer With Illustration And Animation Skills
Denver, CO
Summary
Hi! I'm Damian. I'm a skilled Creative Director adept at overseeing writers, designers and artists to accomplish challenging objectives. I love solving problem and brainstorming with my team but I'm also a doer with design, illustration, and animation skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Creative Director
CatCow Creative Studio
01.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with storyboard artists, writers, and producers to develop engaging storylines and characters for animated productions.
- Led creative brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas for animation content.
- Created detailed schedules for all stages of the production process ensuring timely delivery of milestones.
- Mentored junior animators, providing guidance on industry standards and best practices.
- Created award-winning designs that effectively communicated complex concepts to diverse audiences.
Senior Designer
Bridge Education Group
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Conducted extensive research on industry trends, ensuring cutting-edge designs that captured the target audience''s attention.
- Designed visually appealing marketing materials that resulted in increased brand recognition.
- Streamlined design processes for increased efficiency and improved collaboration among team members.
Web Designer
Web360
05.2005 - 01.2010
- Maintained a strong understanding of current web design trends through continuous learning opportunities like online courses or attending industry conferences.
- Worked closely with copywriters to ensure content was effectively integrated into web designs, leading to cohesive and engaging user experiences.
- Boosted client satisfaction by delivering visually appealing and intuitive web designs tailored to their specific needs.
Web Designer
Advansix
03.2003 - 04.2005
- Developed comprehensive style guides for clients' brands that provided clear direction on visual elements such as colors, fonts, logos, and imagery usage guidelines.
- Optimized website performance with regular evaluations and adjustments to page load times, image optimization, and code efficiency.
- Designed eye-catching email marketing campaigns that effectively communicated promotional messages while remaining consistent with brand aesthetics.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
University of Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina 05.2001 -
Skills
Visual storytelling
Cross-functional collaboration
Project management
Creative team leadership
Expert in AfterEffects and Adobe suite
Websites
Accomplishments
Best of Show at the American Marketing Awards in Madison, WI 2020
Gold and Silver for Animation at American Marketing Awards in Madison, WI 2019
Timeline
Creative Director
CatCow Creative Studio
01.2018 - Current
Senior Designer
Bridge Education Group
01.2010 - 01.2018
Web Designer
Web360
05.2005 - 01.2010
Web Designer
Advansix
03.2003 - 04.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
University of Buenos Aires
05.2001 -