KJ Governali
Nanuet,NY
Summary
KJ Governali is an F1 racing enthusiast, award winning art director, digital designer & illustrator who has exhibited work for local and international clients. He is a relentless branding design innovator with a proven ability to produce cutting-edge creative work. His collection of work has undoubtedly received recognition and won countless awards. Personal & Commercial works have been displayed in galleries, major motion motion pictures and respected print publications. Extensive travels and cultural upbringing were all components in his early development and style. His body of work and world-class design reflects a unique flair and style which sets a parallel for an unexpected and aesthetically pleasing outcome. KJ Governali now works as a freelance art director and devotes much of his time to design. His work includes prominent cutting edge clients such as Sony PlayStation, Nike, XBox, Coca-Cola, & Verizon Wireless.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Creative Officer
Beautiful Story Inc.
New York, NY
10.2022 - Current
- Researched emerging trends in design and technology to stay ahead of industry changes.
- Developed comprehensive style guides outlining branding guidelines for use by internal teams.
- Established relationships with agencies and freelancers to secure resources for projects.
- Organized cross-functional teams to produce creative content for campaigns.
- Developed and implemented innovative strategies to increase brand awareness.
- Created original concepts, art direction, and designs for multimedia projects.
Design Creative Director
Contractual Basis
New York / LA / UK / Italy
09.2011 - Current
- High Wide & Handsome, Y&R, VML, CPB, Mcgarrybowen, JK Creative, Design Hierarchy, I Luv Dust, Doremus, Amalgamated, JK Creative, Various other agencies
- Accounts Handled: Every Woman Treaty / Dell / Maserati / Chevrolet / EA Games / Chase / Cannes Initiatives / PETA / Obama Foundation / Yahoo News / etc
- Oversaw the production of digital assets such as videos, websites, and interactive experiences.
- Directed photo shoots with external vendors to ensure quality standards were met.
- Lead brainstorming sessions to generate ideas for upcoming marketing initiatives.
- Managed a team of designers, copywriters, photographers, illustrators, videographers, and other creatives.
Creative Director
McCann Erickson
NYC
01.2007 - 09.2011
- Accounts Handled: MasterCard / Intel / Verizon / Women for Women International / General Mills / Holiday Inn / Avis / Applebees / ExxonMobil / Goodyear / Microsoft / Verizon Wireless
Freelance Art director
JWT
01.2007 - 01.2007
- Accounts Handled: Macys / Rolex
Freelance Art Director
Y&R Brands
NYC
01.2007 - 01.2007
- Accounts Handled: Citibank
Freelance Art Director
TURKEL Miami
01.2007 - 01.2007
- Accounts Handled: Miami Tourism / Houston Astros
Freelance Art Director
Cramer Krasselt
Chicago metropolitan area, United States
01.2006 - 01.2006
- Accounts Handled: Hyatt Hotels
Freelance Art Director
Ignited LA
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Accounts Handled: Sony Vaio / Nike / Playstation
Senior Art Director
DMB&B
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Accounts Handled: Coca-Cola / M&M Mars / Chupa Chups Candy / Whiskas
Senior Art director
Saatchi & Saatchi
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Accounts Handled: Kodak Professional / Dupont / Alcatel / Humane Society
Education
BFA / HONORS - Design and Communications
Rochester Institute of Technology
Skills
- Curiosity for New Technologies and Emerging Trends
- Observation / Research
- Visual Storytelling
- Creative Direction & Hands on Design
- Brand Image Creation
- Color Grading
- In Depth Knowledge of Production / Scope, Planning / Creation & Pre Press Processes
- Execution
- Innovative Digital, Visual & Brand Development
- Style Guides
- Global Asset Creation and Rollout per Region
- Color
- Digital Storyboard Treatments
- Complex Image Creation
- Photoshoot Expert
- Set Design
- Advanced Experience in Retouching Management and Look Development for Agencies, Clients, Photographers and Pitches
- Social Media Strategy
- Design management
- Content Strategy
- Advertising Campaigns
- Campaign development expertise
- Strategic communications
- Standards implementation
- Concept Development
- Design understanding
- Team Development
- Strategic Thinking
- Art Direction
- Print Production
Websites
Interests
- Aesthetics
- Fashion
- Art
- Design & Tech for Psychological Impact
- Contibutor & Global Causeartist
- Extreme Sports
- Auto Racing
- Motocross
- Designer Sneakers
- Culinary Arts
Process
Curiosity for New Technologies and Emerging Trends Observation / Research Visual Storytelling Creative Direction & Hands on Design Brand Image Creation Color Grading In Depth Knowledge of Production / Scope, Planning / Creation & Pre Press Processes Execution
Personal Information
Title: Creative Director / Digital Designer / Art director
Timeline
Chief Creative Officer
Beautiful Story Inc.
10.2022 - Current
Design Creative Director
Contractual Basis
09.2011 - Current
Creative Director
McCann Erickson
01.2007 - 09.2011
Freelance Art director
JWT
01.2007 - 01.2007
Freelance Art Director
Y&R Brands
01.2007 - 01.2007
Freelance Art Director
TURKEL Miami
01.2007 - 01.2007
Freelance Art Director
Cramer Krasselt
01.2006 - 01.2006
Freelance Art Director
Ignited LA
01.2003 - 01.2006
Senior Art Director
DMB&B
01.1999 - 01.2002
Senior Art director
Saatchi & Saatchi
01.1998 - 01.1999
BFA / HONORS - Design and Communications
Rochester Institute of Technology
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