Alan Robert Resume

Professional Summary

A Creative Director with a proven track record of success and leadership. Fifteen years experience working with major brands, specializing in the creation of custom, integrated, cross-platform advertising experiences for targeted demographics. Easily absorbs complex information and data while communicating in a way that entertains, informs, and inspires global audiences to respond both intellectually and emotionally. Seeks an exciting, long-term position at a company that will challenge creativity and leverage new technologies to tell compelling visual stories.

Recent Freelance Highlights

Penguin Random House/IDW Publishing, New York | April, 2016 – Present

Creative direction, copywriting, illustration, packaging design, and marketing for the best-selling book series The Beauty of Horror (Volumes 1 - 4, Halloween and Christmas specials, and Tarot Card Box Sets). Creative direction, screenwriting, production, and budgeting for multiple live-action commercials filmed in Los Angeles and New York (featured on Deadline Hollywood). Wrote and produced a stop-motion animation short that went viral with over 6 million views.

Warner Bros./New Line Cinema, Burbank, CA | Sept, 2018

Creative direction, illustration, and poster design for the blockbuster film The Nun.

Napalm Records, USA & Europe | Jan. 2016 – Present

Creative direction, video production and budgeting for several music videos filmed in the USA, United Kingdom and Germany. Packaging design for multiple album releases on vinyl, CD, and cassette formats. Creative direction and graphic design for print & digital promotional materials, advertisements, merchandise, and social media campaigns.

Attraction Marketing, New York | Feb. 2016 – Aug. 2018

Creative lead at a strategically-driven, creative boutique agency, focused on an array of cross-platform projects for various clients, including King Features (Popeye, Betty Boop, Beetle Bailey, etc.).

The Washington Post Brand Studio, New York | Jan, 2016

Creative direction and UX/UI design for Jaguar’s custom content program “British Invasion 2.0 Survival Guide” (Pre-Sales).

IDW Entertainment, San Diego | Sept. 2015

Creative direction and UX/UI design for the film and television production company's website.

Wasted Talent Entertainment, New York | June, 2015

Creative direction, character design, screenwriting, production, budgeting, casting, and music/sound design for a 3D animated show titled Killogy: The Animated Series.

ABC Studios/'Jessica Jones' Netflix Series, New York | May – July, 2015

Creative direction and App design for interactive mobile device props.

Full-Time Experience

Creative Director, About.com (IAC), New York | July, 2007 – April, 2015

Led the creative design group on all Sales and Marketing projects for Desktop, Mobile, App and Print. Responsible for ideation, management, design, and production of all Pre-Sales and Post-Sales custom advertising solutions. Clients: Disney, P&G, Lowe’s, Clorox, MGM, and dozens of other top brands. Provided creative direction and UX/UI design for a suite of rich media products, resulting in improved User interaction and increased brand awareness. Worked in tandem with external agencies to develop strategic visual communication and brand identity for Consumer and B2B campaigns. Developed, mentored, and identified emerging talent.

Creative Director, Charity Folks, New York | January, 2006 – February, 2007

Directed a team of designers, photographers and programmers on print, web and multimedia projects. Created and maintained the brand identity for the corporation and led UX/UI design for the company's high-end, charity auction website. Collaborated with celebrities and their charity organizations to produce effective visual communication to help raise awareness and funds for their important causes. Provided creative direction for Adopt-A-Minefield’s Night of a Thousand Dinners event at The United Nations, featuring Oscar Award-winner Michael Douglas as the evening’s host and live celebrity auction events at Cipriani Wall Street, featuring performances by Alicia Keys and more.

Creative Director, Vision Den, New York | April, 2003 – January, 2006

Led designers and programmers on print and web projects for entertainment clients, including: Sony Music Group, Universal Music Group, SPV Records, RED Distribution, and Roadrunner Records.

Senior Designer, In De Goot Entertainment, New York | June, 2001 – April, 2003

Designed and developed brand identity, merchandise, websites, promotional ads, and album packaging for platinum-selling music groups. Clients included: 3 Doors Down (Universal), Puddle of Mudd (Geffen), Chevelle (Sony), Shinedown (Atlantic), and more.

Graphic Designer/Illustrator, Media Jelly, New York | March, 1999 – June, 2001

Designed, programmed and maintained websites and online games for several companies, including Scholastic's The Magic School Bus and Goosebumps. Created, illustrated and developed original characters for several animated online shows for children.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts: School of Visual Arts, NYC. Attended on Scholarship.

Honors & Achievements

New York Times Punch Sulzberger Award (2009) for work on the Disney Upfront, along with other About.com team members
Nominated for an MTV2 Music Award (2005) for music video “Love to Let You Down” by Life of Agony (Sony) - Credited for Concept and Art Direction
A best-selling author & illustrator of award-winning comics, graphic novels and coloring books (IDW Publishing)
A recording artist and songwriter with over one million albums sold worldwide
Has performed his original music in front of crowds as large as 500,000 in attendance
Guest speaker/panelist at New York University and high-profile pop culture events, such as San Diego Comic Con and New York Comic Con

Skills

Creative Direction
Team Management / Team Building
Project Budgeting
UX/UI Design
Advertising
Illustration
Presentation Design
Publishing
Responsive Web Design
Copywriting
Public Speaking