Nick Martello – Design | Direction

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ME

Art Direction

Design

Illustration

I’m an award-winning art director, designer and illustrator with a passion for visual storytelling.

I have over 18 years of experience. For 6 years I led a creative department. I’ve worked on a number of high profile design assignments in a variety of industries. Clients have included Disney, Caesars Entertainment, Hyatt, and several cruise lines and many more.

In my free time I enjoy oil painting, cooking, gardening, hiking and learning new things.

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MY SKILLS

ART DIRECTION 95%

GRAPHIC DESIGN 95%

ILLUSTRATION 80%

WEB DESIGN 65%

PRESENTATION 75%

ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE 95%

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MY TIMELINE

2019 - PRESENT
ART DIRECTOR - MarkeTeam Inc / Martello.Studio

Designing and directing a broad spectrum of projects and clients. MarkeTeam work includes menu and promotion work for Caesars, Disney, Royal Caribbean and many more. Martello.Studio work includes identity packages, show exhibits, promotions, event invitations and signage etc.

2013 - 2019
DIRECTOR, DESIGN & TECH - MarkeTeam Inc

I managed the creative department as well as the web and digital media at MarkeTeam Inc. Duties included managing designers, creative/art directing, concepting/ideation, directing photoshoots, designing, client presentations, illustrating for the hospitality industry.

2010 - 2013
SENIOR DESIGNER - MarkeTeam Inc

Duties included designing for the hospitality industry, press checks, illustration, collaborating with fellow designers and production design.

2007 - 2010
ART DIRECTOR - Forge Creative

Art directing and designing for a variety of industries including packaging in the coffee and health industries, various identity packages, marketing materials and web design.

2003 - 2007
DESIGNER - MarkeTeam Inc

Graphic design and production for an agency serving the hospitality industry. Primarily the project include printed menus and promotions for both on and off premise markets. I also attended press checks photoshoots etc.

1999 - 2003
BFA - Cornish, College of the Arts

Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's of Fine Arts in 2003. My major was Graphic Design and I also double-majored for several years in Illustration.