Art Director
Alexander Travisano
Travisano Design
New York,NY
Summary
Creative Art director with a background in production design, editorial prop styling, and interior concept development across fast-paced visual environments. Brings SketchUp drafting, vendor sourcing, budget awareness, and team coordination to projects ranging from on-location scenes to luxury photo shoots and restaurant spaces.
1
Certification
20
Years of experience
Work History
Art Director
1 Year 10 Months- Collaborated with producers and directors to develop visual concepts and set direction, aligning creative vision for reality TV's 90 Day Fiancé
- Executed set dressing, props, and environmental details for on-location shoots, ensuring cohesive aesthetic.
- Selected furnishings that complemented overall design aesthetic, graphics, and decor to match Sharp Entertainment brand style.
- Contributed to art department design for Sharp Entertainment 90 Day Fiancé reality scenes, enhancing visual storytelling.
Art Director
19 Years 10 Months- Collaborated with creative design team to deliver projects under tight deadlines, ensuring timely completion.
- Design inspiring concept art while maintaining accurate scale and architectural standards.
- Created series of rough sketches for review and approval, enhancing design iteration process.
- Generated prototypes and pitched designs to art department, facilitating development of innovative concepts.
- Fabricate approved designs through development of computerized models.
- Maintain accurate specs, adhering to print and art specification standards.
Prop Stylist
1 Year- Styled and fabricated editorial props for luxury fashion shoots at Harper's Bazaar.
- Coordinated on-set prop styling for photo productions and cover shoots, ensuring alignment with creative vision and timely execution.
- Collaborated with editors, photographers, and art teams to develop compelling visual concepts that enhanced overall shoot aesthetics.
- Conducted personal consultations to identify and fulfill clients' styling needs and preferences, resulting in tailored and effective prop selections.
Lead Interior Designer
2 Months- Led interior design concept development for The Snail Restaurant dining spaces.
- Developed and presented design concepts and furnishings to clients, integrating their needs into a cohesive overall design.
- Selected finishes, furniture, and decor matching restaurant brand style.
- Coordinated layout plans to optimize guest flow, seating, and service areas.
- Sourced vendors for custom furnishings and interior materials, ensuring alignment with design vision.
Production Design Assistant
14 Years 1 Month- Consulted with Production Designer and analyzed CAD plans to enhance design accuracy and coherence.
- Analyzed scripts to determine design requirements and identify necessary props for effective storytelling.
- Designed and built physical models and miniatures for photo and video.
- Collaborated with technical staff to integrate lights, sound and other features into sets.
- Prepared rough drafts and scale working drawings outlining planned sets, scenery and property requirements.
- Collected data on space features and limitations, proposing relevant themes and budget considerations for design implementation.
- Researched art and architecture pertaining to time periods depicted in scripts.
Project Manager
8 Months- Defined project plans and timelines, managed workflow and personnel and achieved completion deadlines on or before schedule.
- Delivered projects on time on-time and in accordance with budget and quality standards.
- Coordinated planning for complex contracts, developing project milestones and budget to enhance project execution.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency .
- Assessed project risks and devised mitigation actions encompassing close attention to contracts and service level agreements by subcontractors and vendors, external dependencies and potential roadblocks.
- Adjusted project scope and cost while implementing effective change management processes to maintain project relevance and progress.
Set Carpenter
5 Months- Framed new construction of single-family homes and townhomes.
- Installed building structures such as windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
- Prepared, cut, and installed custom cabinetry, built-in bookcases, and staircases to enhance functionality and aesthetics.
- Shaped materials to exact measurements for job requirements using hand tools and power equipment.
- Cut timber, panels and other wooden materials according to measured dimensions.
- Examined buildings and project specifications to determine measurements and dimensions.
- Procured materials from suppliers to ensure project needs were met. and made material stock recommendations.
- Coordinated and prioritized tasks for team members to enhance workflow. for completion on individual and team levels.
Skills
Visual storytelling
Concept art
Visual composition
Sketch rendering
Production design
Artistic vision
Prop styling
Budget management
Supplier negotiation
Creative collaboration
Deadline management
Accomplishments
+Art director for SkullCAndy 12 moods project from start to finish.
Promoted new product line through creation of sets specifically designed and curated for modern popular recording artists.
+Art director for Marvel comics inspired shoot for UNIQLO
Designed a set for Marvel comics influencers.
+Art Diectror for Shea Moisture Cosmetics. "Holiday feels" Holiday campaign 2019.
+Prop stylist for Movado instagram account 2019.
Provided propping and art for Movado's instagram campaign for all of 2019.
- Art Director for Sharp Entertainment_90 Day Fiancee
- Prop Stylist for Harpers Bazaar
Certification
- OSHA 10 hour certification - 2021
- Ariel Lift Certification - 2021
Experience
Art Direction, Creative Direction,Prop Styling, Set Design,Prop fabrication
Timeline
Prop Stylist
Harpers Bazaar
09.2025 - 09.2026
Art Director
Sharp Entertainment
01.2025 - Current
Lead Interior Designer
The Snail Restaurant
08.2024 - 10.2024
Project Manager
Gristmill Builders LTD
08.2020 - 04.2021
Set Carpenter
Get Out of My Room (TV Show)
01.2018 - 06.2018
Production Design Assistant
Jared Lawton Production Design
04.2007 - 05.2021
Art Director
Travisano Design
01.2007 - Current