Hello, I’m Sergio David Spadavecchia. I’m an Executive Creative Director with over 24 years of experience leading integrated brand strategies, cinematography, and post-production. I build cross-platform campaigns and brand ecosystems, from identity systems and editorial direction to digital publishing and broadcast production. My work blends cinematic storytelling with strategic thinking to deliver award-winning results for clients and teams. I’m passionate about mentoring multidisciplinary teams, driving measurable audience growth, and shaping long-term brand narratives across print, digital, OTT, and streaming platforms. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, engaging experiences.

SERGIO DAVID SPADAVECCHIA

Hello, I’m Sergio David Spadavecchia. I’m an Executive Creative Director with over 24 years of experience leading integrated brand strategies, cinematography, and post-production. I build cross-platform campaigns and brand ecosystems, from identity systems and editorial direction to digital publishing and broadcast production. My work blends cinematic storytelling with strategic thinking to deliver award-winning results for clients and teams. I’m passionate about mentoring multidisciplinary teams, driving measurable audience growth, and shaping long-term brand narratives across print, digital, OTT, and streaming platforms. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, engaging experiences.

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Hello, I’m Sergio David Spadavecchia. I’m an Executive Creative Director with over 24 years of experience leading integrated brand strategies, cinematography, and post-production. I build cross-platform campaigns and brand ecosystems, from identity systems and editorial direction to digital publishing and broadcast production. My work blends cinematic storytelling with strategic thinking to deliver award-winning results for clients and teams.

I’m passionate about mentoring multidisciplinary teams, driving measurable audience growth, and shaping long-term brand narratives across print, digital, OTT, and streaming platforms. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, engaging experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director at Global Heroes
January 1, 2020 - Present
Led and executive leadership; developed and implemented integrated brand campaigns and long-term growth strategies; mentored cross-disciplinary teams; oversaw production from concept to delivery.
Creative Director | Cinematographer at Outpost Magazine
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2021
Led complete brand redesign, logo systems, editorial frameworks, and digital expansion initiatives; delivered international editorial and cinematic projects across North America, South America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
Creative Director at In Spades Magazine
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2025
Led brand development, editorial direction, and digital publishing strategy; grew readership and engagement through visual storytelling and integrated campaigns.
Creative Director at In Spades.News
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2025
Directed brand identity systems, packaging design, experiential installations, and event-based creative campaigns; connected cross-platform campaigns with streaming platforms (Amazon Prime Video Direct, Roku, Tubi, Vimeo, YouTube).
Art Director at GE Computime
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2008
Directed creative projects for international publishing and media organizations including Rizzoli, Corriere della Sera, Il Mattino, La Repubblica, GQ, and Condé Nast Group.
Executive Creative Director / Executive Lead
January 1, 2020 - Present
Designed and led the complete brand ecosystem including identity systems, digital infrastructure, publication design, and broadcast television production. Directed and produced long-form television content filmed internationally in the Amazon, Guatemala, and Canada. Served as lead editor, colorist, sound designer, and post-production supervisor across all seasons. Oversaw integrated campaigns across digital, print, broadcast, and streaming platforms (Amazon Prime Video Direct, Roku, Tubi, Vimeo, YouTube). Managed multidisciplinary creative teams of 5 to 15 members to deliver broadcast-quality content on tight deadlines.
Creative Director at In Spades Magazine & IN SPADES.NEWS
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2025
Lead brand development, editorial direction, and digital publishing strategy. Increased readership by 43% through visual repositioning, content optimization, and integrated marketing execution. Directed creative workflows across print, digital, and multimedia publishing platforms.
Creative Director at C.O.M. Creativity On Media | Italy
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Directed creative strategy and execution for global brands including Valentino, Armani, BMW. Delivered visual campaigns that increased engagement by 34%.
Art Director at G.E. Computime | Italy
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2008
Directed creative projects for international publishing and media organizations including Rizzoli, Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica, GQ, and Condé Nast Group.
Executive Creative Director at Outpost Magazine
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2021
Led integrated cross-platform campaigns across print, digital, and broadcast; directed long-form cinematic content; managed multi-disciplinary teams; delivered award-winning content.
Creative Director / Cinematographer at IN SPADES Magazine / IN SPADES.NEWS
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2025
Directed brand identity, editorial and digital publishing strategy; oversaw integrated campaigns; led cross-functional teams for publications and launches.
Art Director at GE Computime (Italy)
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2008
Directed creative projects for international publishing and media organizations including Rizzoli, Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica, GQ, and Condé Nast Group.
Creative Director at COM Creativeity On Media (Italy)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Led creative strategy and execution for global brands including Valentino, Calvin Klein, and Volkswagen; delivered integrated campaigns across print and digital platforms.
Executive Creative Director at Global Heroes
January 1, 2020 - Present
Designed and led the complete brand ecosystem including identity systems, digital infrastructure, publication design, and broadcast television production; directed and produced long-form television content filmed internationally; led post-production supervision across multiple productions.
Creative Director at COM Creative On Media (Italy)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Led creative strategy and execution for global brands including Valentino, Calvin Klein, and Volkswagen; directed and produced long-form television content filmed internationally; oversaw post-production workflows.
Creative Director | Executive Lead
January 1, 2020 - Present
Led integrated brand ecosystems including identity systems, digital infrastructure, publication design, and broadcast television production. Directed and produced long-form content filmed internationally across the Amazon, Guatemala, and Canada; served as lead editor, colorist, sound designer, and post-production supervisor across all seasons; oversaw cross-platform campaigns across digital, print, broadcast, OTT and streaming environments.
Creative Director at In Spades Magazine / In Spades.News
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2025
Led brand development, editorial direction, and digital publishing strategy; increased readership by 43% through visual storytelling and content optimization; directed creative workflows across print, digital, and multimedia publishing platforms.
Creative Director | Editor and Post-Production Director at Creative Spades
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2025
Delivered award-winning international campaigns across tourism, fashion, editorial, and corporate sectors; directed full production life cycles including concept development, cinematography, advanced editing, color grading, sound design, SFX, and visual effects; supervised high-value long-form narrative and documentary projects with integrated editing, color science, VFX, and score synchronization; led multidisciplinary teams of 5-15 members across production, editing, VFX, and digital marketing.

Education

at Academy of Art and Architecture De Nit is, Bari, Italy
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
at Academy of Art and Architecture, Bari, Italy
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Art and Architecture Education at Academy of Art and Architecture De Nitti, Bari, Italy
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026
at Academy of Art and Architecture De Nittis, Bari, Italy
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026
at Academy of Art and Architecture, Bari, Italy
January 11, 2030 - March 26, 2026

Qualifications

Adobe Certified Expert
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Google Ads Certified
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Adobe Certified Expert
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Google Ads Certified
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Advanced UI and UX Design Training
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
LearnDash Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Adobe Certified Expert
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026
Google Ads Certified
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026
Adobe Certified Expert
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026
Google Ads Certified
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026
Advanced UI and UX Design Training
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026
Adobe Certified Expert
January 11, 2030 - March 26, 2026
Google Ads Certified
January 11, 2030 - March 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Education, Software & Internet