Roberto J. De Luna
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dynamic creative professional specializing in conceptual photography, visual storytelling, and motion design for editorial, advertising, and new media platforms. Proven ability to blend artistic vision with strategic direction, delivering compelling visuals that resonate with diverse audiences. Expertise in collaborating with cross-functional teams to produce innovative content that elevates brand goals. Committed to pushing creative boundaries and exploring new techniques to enhance visual communication.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Director
Noah Fecks Studio
01.2010 - Current
- Founded and created a successful media production studio with a brick-and-mortar location providing stills, motion and visual assets for advertising, editorial, publishing and social-media campaigns.
- Created a recognized brand; directing and producing visuals, animations, videos and other multi-media assets for some of the largest and most well-known companies and products in the world.
- Specialized art direction and creative direction for all types of media.
- Conceptualized and partnered with art directors, editors and designers to bring creative visions to life.
- Oversaw all aspects of a small business / creative studio with several employees for over a decade.
Director of Photography
Time Out New York
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Directed multi-member photography department for fast-paced weekly publication
- Art directed, produced, photo-researched, and commissioned original media, marketing items, supplements, and special projects/guides.
- Managed invoicing, budgets, freelance staff, and interns.
- Extensive and numerous projects for online and new media.
Lead Photography Researcher
GQ Magazine
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Handled photography research department for monthly men’s editorial.
- Provided high-quality digital research to physical investigations with travel to archives around the world.
- Researched and produced projects for events, GQ books and other Condé Nast publications and media
- Provided freelance research within Condé Nast for Vogue, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, and Gourmet.
Photography Editor
Surface Magazine
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Managed creative department for all aspects of photography and commissioned art for publication
- Art directed/produced all advertorials and all internal visual content.
- Managed photography staff, freelancers, and interns.
- Produced and judged avant-guardians competition/gala.
Executive Producer
Art + Commerce
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Handled in-house production department for photographers and agents with a focus on luxury fashion/automotive.
- Provided casting, travel, talent options and all facets of production for a high-end fashion and advertising clientele in a global setting. all duties performed with individual attention to client, artist, agent, and art director.
- Clients Included: Saint Laurent, Gucci, Nina Ricci, Dior and Chanel.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Photography
Parsons School of Design
New York, NY06.1999
Skills
Master level production skills for all types of stills, video, and illustration for advertising and editorial clients
Expert technical knowledge of visual media and photographic/motion capture
Professional knowledge of post-production including digital and traditional
Specialized art direction and creative direction for all types of media
Strong individual database of professional contacts and vendors
Experienced working relationship with adobe design platforms and additional applicable software
Seasoned capabilities in team management and supervision in studio and on location
Accomplishments
• Adjunct Professor at Parsons School of Design, Photography Department / 2008-2016
• Visiting Professor at Pratt Institute, Photography Department / 2022-Present
Qualifications
- Master level production skills for all types of stills, video, and illustration for advertising and editorial clients.
- Expert technical knowledge of visual media and photographic/motion capture.
- Professional knowledge of post-production including digital and traditional.
- Specialized art direction and creative direction for all types of media.
- Strong individual database of professional contacts and vendors.
- Experienced working relationship with adobe design platforms and additional applicable software.
- Seasoned capabilities in team management and supervision in studio and on location.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Spanish
Elementary
Awards
Winner, American Photography 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40 + 41
Timeline
Creative Director
Noah Fecks Studio
01.2010 - Current
Director of Photography
Time Out New York
01.2008 - 01.2010
Lead Photography Researcher
GQ Magazine
01.2007 - 01.2008
Photography Editor
Surface Magazine
01.2004 - 01.2006
Executive Producer
Art + Commerce
01.2002 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Photography
Parsons School of Design
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