Sean Sullivan
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Artistic Director with 10 years of experience leading teams of craftspeople in fashion, commercial and lifestyle environments. Expert in coaching artists to encourage development of personal style and techniques. Disciplined and productive creative with diverse and varied portfolio showcasing personal evolution in artistic journey. Accomplished photographer and video creator working with some of the most esteemed brands in the world.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Art Director
The New York Times - T Brand Studio
New York, NY
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Providing art direction and sourcing artists (photographers and illustrators) for up to twenty-one (21) Features and Series, per month
- Pre-pro books and pre-pro calls with contributors for assigned stories
- Retouching notes for final selects
- Providing Art Director notes and feedback on look of videos, up to two (2) per month
- Final responsibility and approval of technical aspects of photography final files (overseeing WCD)
- Attending all internal and external weekly editorial, Art Director and status meetings as needed
- Photography and retouching for up to two (2) monthly photoshoots
Art Director
Ralph Lauren
New York , NY
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Providing art direction and sourcing artists (photographers and illustrators) for up to twenty-one (21) Features and Series, per month
- Concepts for Campaign, Lookbooks and Social Media shoots
- Pre-pro books and pre-pro calls with contributors for assigned stories
- Retouching notes for final selects
- Providing Art Director notes and feedback on look of videos, up to two (2) per month
- Final responsibility and approval of technical aspects of photography final files
- Attending all internal and external weekly editorial, Art Director and status meetings as needed
- Social Media planning and decks
Freelance Photographer and Filmmaker
SMS Studios
New York, NY
01.2011 - 03.2021
- Concept and planning for editorial and lifestyle shoots
- Photograph high-quality images for various print and digital projects
- Retouching photos to enhance appearance
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication
Creative Director
The Impossible Cool
New York, NY
06.2008 - 06.2018
- Managed campaigns with specific focuses in order to meet customer needs and creative visions
- Developed high-impact creative videos and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion
- Developed strategic communication and marketing plans
- Collaborated with outside agencies to manage project progress and milestones
- Negotiated contracts with stylists and photographers to organize photo shoots
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Communications
The University of The Arts
Philadelphia, PA06.2003
Skills
- Extremely proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Capture One Pro, CMS and FTP
- Strong creative vision
- Social Media concepting and execution
- Studio Management
- Photo Shoot Direction
- Photographic Editing
- Art Direction
- Budgeting
- Maintaining Quality Standards
- Vendor Contracts
- Team Meetings
Timeline
Sr. Art Director
The New York Times - T Brand Studio
09.2021 - 02.2022
Art Director
Ralph Lauren
01.2019 - 04.2021
Freelance Photographer and Filmmaker
SMS Studios
01.2011 - 03.2021
Creative Director
The Impossible Cool
06.2008 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Communications
The University of The Arts