Freelance Executive Creative Director | Los Angeles, CA

November 2022 - Present 

—  Providing branding, creative direction, and campaign strategy to premium lifestyle and wellness clients.

—  Guiding emerging brands toward visual clarity and narrative sophistication in a crowded market.

—  Integrating AI-assisted creative tools into workflows while preserving human connection and high taste.

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Meta | New York, NY

Executive Creative Director, Fashion & Luxury | April 2019 - November 2022

—  Led luxury-focused campaigns within Meta’s Creative Shop, collaborating with brands to build immersive,

human-first digital narratives across Instagram, Facebook, Oculus, and WhatsApp.

—  Helped bridge traditional luxury storytelling with modern platforms, ensuring resonance without dilution.

—  Mentored senior creatives during periods of rapid industry change and technological evolution.

 

R/GA | New York, NY

Global Creative Director, Wella, Clairol, Instagram | January 2018 - April 2019

—  Directed creative vision for beauty brands undergoing modern brand positioning in relaunch initiatives.

—  Elevated their visual storytelling across platforms while maintaining commercial clarity.

—  Brought an art-forward approach to integrated digital campaign development.

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Grey Group | New York, NY

Global Creative Director, Gillette Venus, Braun, Pantene, CoverGirl | March 2014 - October 2017

—  Led major campaigns for global CPG brands, focusing on brand clarity, market expansion, and
   cross-cultural relevance.

—  Partnered closely with strategists and producers to shape cohesive consumer journeys.

—  Known for bringing refinement, vision, and consistency to high-volume creative environments.

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Vogue Magazine | New York, NY

Design Director, Vogue Studio | January 2007 - January 2014

—  Founded and launched Vogue Studio, the magazine’s in-house creative agency, bridging Vogue’s editorial sophistication

with advertiser brand goals.

—  Concepted and led high-visibility promotional and branding campaigns for top-tier luxury clients, integrating Vogue’s visual voice

into custom storytelling.

 — Directed multi-disciplinary teams across print, digital, event, and out-of-home channels, collaborating with leading photographers including Nick Knight, Ellen Von Unwerth, and Patrick Demarchelier to produce iconic, culturally resonant imagery.

—  Partnered closely with Vogue’s editorial leadership to maintain visual cohesion and uphold the brand’s aesthetic legacy

across all platforms.

—  Played a key role in shaping contemporary luxury standards through editorial-commercial hybrid content that redefined how brands engaged with fashion media.

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Additional Roles

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Vogue Mexico | New York, NY

Creative Director (Contributor) |

September 2013 - January 2016

Collaborated closely with the editor-in-chief and fashion teams to conceptualize and art direct high-profile cover stories and feature layouts. Responsibilities included casting talent, curating creative teams, and setting the visual tone for fashion editorials that aligned

with Vogue’s global standard while resonating with regional identity. Worked with top stylists and photographers to craft visually arresting narratives that balanced bold expression with editorial sophistication.

 

Harper’s Bazaar Turkey | New York, NY

Creative Director (Contributor) | November 2016 - January 2019

Directed fashion editorials and cover stories with a focus on cultural nuance, visual drama, and international elegance. Oversaw creative concepting, casting, and execution—from location scouting to layout design—ensuring each story felt both globally stylish

and locally rooted. Partnered with editorial leadership to evolve the magazine’s visual identity while maintaining brand consistency

and luxury sensibility.

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Condé Nast Media Group | New York, NY

Art Director | January 1999 - March 2006

Collaborated across 28 titles including Vogue, Vanity Fair, GQ, and Glamour. Developed integrated advertiser campaigns and cross-title visual strategies. This era deeply shaped my taste and sharpened my eye for high-end storytelling.

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Certified Meditation Instructor & Consultant | MNDFL | 2017 - 2020)

Certified through the Interdependence Project in New York, taught weekly in-person meditation classes at MNDFL’s New York studio, integrating Shambhala Buddhist training, Tibetan Vajrayana practice, and non-dual self-inquiry in the Ramana Maharshi tradition as taught by Gangaji. Built a dedicated student following through presence-based instruction. Also consulted on brand positioning and marketing strategy to support MNDFL’s growth and mission.