Ari Gjonbalaj
New York,NY
Overview
2
2
Languages
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Creative Director
ARI VAIN MEDIA
New York, New York
New York - Current
- Created and developed Ari Vain as an original artist identity, establishing its brand personality, tone of voice, visual direction, and overall creative positioning.
- Developed distinctive visual aesthetic that unified gothic glamour, punk influences, and bombshell-inspired masculine styling, enhancing brand recognition.
- Wrote and developed original music alongside designing stage outfits and clothing concepts, aligning artist's sound, image, and identity for cohesive presentation.
- Designed jewelry and crafted fashion commentary to broaden creative brand presence and engage audience.
Founder & Editor-in-Chief
BOY PARTS
New York, New York
New York - Current
- Founded and developed independent editorial publication that explores male glamour, indulgence, desire, and taboo through gay male perspective.
- Led editorial development, writing, and production, establishing recurring themes and executing weekly content rollouts in written and video formats.
- Developed publication's visual identity through graphic design, image development, and VHS-style footage, ensuring cohesive brand presentation across all content.
Floral Design Intern
Floral Designs By Sofie
Fort Lee, NJ
06.2026 - 10.2026
- Studied flower varieties and their aesthetic qualities for effective use in floral arrangements.
- Assisted with bouquet design, creating freehand arrangements under florist's guidance.
- Supported floral work for personal orders, small parties, and weddings at venues like The Rockleigh in New Jersey.
- Supported floral designers with stem prep, color selection, and layout planning.
Marketing Intern
Zvilo
London
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Used Adobe Photoshop and Canva to support logo and website design, translating the CEO's creative direction into visual deliverables.
- Helped establish the color palette, visual aesthetic, and presentation of Zvilo's official website, LinkedIn page, and Instagram page.
- Supported social media marketing and market research related to the company's expansion into African and Balkan markets.
Garment Design Intern
GARMENTS BY LOUIS
New York, New York
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Gained hands-on experience with garment measurements, pattern copying, and professional tools used in apparel construction.
- Studied garment fit and construction through a practical project focused on developing a properly measured and fitted button-down shirt.
- Observed patternmaking for local designers and garment construction instruction within a studio and sewing education environment.
Music Promotion & Live Events Assistant
Automatic Records
New York, New York
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisted with booking venue opportunities for independent artists and supporting live-show coordination.
- Helped promote artists' music through playlist outreach and efforts to secure additional performance opportunities.
- Attended live shows and assisted with on-site setup and live music operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05-2026
Skills
- Photoshop
- Canva
- Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, CLO 3D (Intermediate)
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Camera Operation
- Microsoft Office Suite
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Albanian
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Floral Design Intern
Floral Designs By Sofie
06.2026 - 10.2026
Marketing Intern
Zvilo
09.2024 - 01.2025
Garment Design Intern
GARMENTS BY LOUIS
09.2023 - 01.2024
Music Promotion & Live Events Assistant
Automatic Records
01.2022 - 05.2022
Founder & Creative Director
ARI VAIN MEDIA
New York - Current
Founder & Editor-in-Chief
BOY PARTS
New York - Current
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Montclair State University