A little about me, my name is Juliana LaPorta and I am an Art Director looking for new opportunities in NY and I am interested in future roles at Blue Hour, so I wanted to introduce myself to someone on the creative team. Here are some quick facts about me: -Currently Graphic Designer and Social Media Manager at Education First, an international company centered around study abroad and travel -Agency experience as a Jr Art Director at Connelly Partners where I worked on campaign concepts, activations, directed product shoots, and new biz pitches -Portfolio school through the Minerva program Recognition: -National American Advertising Award 3x Local and Regional ADDY Young Ones Shortlist 4x Ads of the World…

Juliana Laporta

A little about me, my name is Juliana LaPorta and I am an Art Director looking for new opportunities in NY and I am interested in future roles at Blue Hour, so I wanted to introduce myself to someone on the creative team. Here are some quick facts about me: -Currently Graphic Designer and Social Media Manager at Education First, an international company centered around study abroad and travel -Agency experience as a Jr Art Director at Connelly Partners where I worked on campaign concepts, activations, directed product shoots, and new biz pitches -Portfolio school through the Minerva program Recognition: -National American Advertising Award 3x Local and Regional ADDY Young Ones Shortlist 4x Ads of the World…

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A little about me, my name is Juliana LaPorta and I am an Art Director looking for new opportunities in NY and I am interested in future roles at Blue Hour, so I wanted to introduce myself to someone on the creative team.

Here are some quick facts about me:
-Currently Graphic Designer and Social Media Manager at Education First, an international company centered around study abroad and travel
-Agency experience as a Jr Art Director at Connelly Partners where I worked on campaign concepts, activations, directed product shoots, and new biz pitches
-Portfolio school through the Minerva program
Recognition:
-National American Advertising Award
3x Local and Regional ADDY
Young Ones Shortlist
4x Ads of the World

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director at First! Social Media + Graphic Design
July 1, 2025 - November 5, 2025
Partnered with senior leadership to ensure cohesive brand output across print, digital, and social; produced multi-channel deliverables; wrote and optimized copy; conducted trend research; captured and produced original photo and video content.
Jr Art Director at Connelly Partners
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Collaborated with copywriters, videographers, and designers; developed concepts for commercials, social content, and brand activations; directed new business pitches; led visual direction and product shoots.
Graphic Designer at Capstone Agency - Coca-Cola United
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Designed promotional and social content aligned with Coca-Cola’s brand voice and campaign objectives.

Education

B.A. in Advertising at The University of Alabama
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
Minerva Art Direction Portfolio Program at MINERVA
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

American Advertising Awards - National Silver (Huggies)
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
American Advertising Awards - Regional Gold (Huggies)
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
American Advertising Awards - Local Gold (Huggies)
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
American Advertising Awards - Local Silver (Trusted Housesitters)
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
Young Ones Shortlist - Fanta
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services