Callisto MediaSenior Art Director
Jan. 2021 - Jul. 2022Oakland, California, United StatesTeam leadership, overseeing art directors, graphic designers, photographers, and illustrators. Project manage schedules and budgets in the production of ~60 books a year. Utilize research into customer habits and interest to develop design pitches that solve strategic problems. Oversee design for POS, marketing, and social channels. Own and lead weekly meetings with ~50 team members at every level of art and design organization to consult and develop technical SOPs for production and design. Interface regularly with cross-functional partners to connect business units in process development. Act as a member of the DE&I steering committee. (we call ours ABIDE (Accessibility, Belonging, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity)). Connect with HR/People Ops on a regular basis to consult on employee communications, DE&I issues, and the development of the employee review process.