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I am a design professional with over 20 years of experience spanning creative project management, art direction, interaction design, web development, and marketing communications. I specialize in creating high-end visual designs and guiding the creative process from concept to implementation. I excel at leading teams, collaborating with clients, and delivering on time and on strategy. I have a broad network of industry contacts and a proven ability to elevate work quality while staying calm under pressure.…I am a design professional with over 20 years of experience spanning creative project management, art direction, interaction design, web development, and marketing communications. I specialize in creating high-end visual designs and guiding the creative process from concept to implementation. I excel at leading teams, collaborating with clients, and delivering on time and on strategy. I have a broad network of industry contacts and a proven ability to elevate work quality while staying calm under pressure.

James Savino

Art Director, Graphic Designer, Web Designer, +4

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I am a design professional with over 20 years of experience spanning creative project management, art direction, interaction design, web development, and marketing communications. I specialize in creating high-end visual designs and guiding the creative process from concept to implementation. I excel at leading teams, collaborating with clients, and delivering on time and on strategy. I have a broad network of industry contacts and a proven ability to elevate work quality while staying calm under pressure.…I am a design professional with over 20 years of experience spanning creative project management, art direction, interaction design, web development, and marketing communications. I specialize in creating high-end visual designs and guiding the creative process from concept to implementation. I excel at leading teams, collaborating with clients, and delivering on time and on strategy. I have a broad network of industry contacts and a proven ability to elevate work quality while staying calm under pressure.

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I am a design professional with over 20 years of experience spanning creative project management, art direction, interaction design, web development, and marketing communications. I specialize in creating high-end visual designs and guiding the creative process from concept to implementation.

I excel at leading teams, collaborating with clients, and delivering on time and on strategy. I have a broad network of industry contacts and a proven ability to elevate work quality while staying calm under pressure.

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Work Experience

Art Director at MDSX Creative

January 1, 2022 - April 27, 2024

Led key creative projects including enhancements for Kennedy Space Center’s Holidays in Space 2023, Disney Parks’ Magic Kingdom projection, Hershey’s 50th Anniversary ride movie, Luminary Green Orlando Projection, and Turning Stone’s 30th Anniversary Reveal. Managed communication and coordination between clients, technology directors, and artists to ensure project goals were met. Oversaw project documentation, budget tracking, and participated in client review meetings including confidential overnight projection testing.

Senior Creative Designer at Cuhaci Peterson

December 30, 2020 - December 29, 2022

Led design and production of visual, audio, digital, and print creative solutions aligned with firm marketing needs. Collaborated with internal teams to deliver high-quality proposals, presentations, and digital assets while maintaining brand consistency. Managed promotional events and vendor relationships, monitored trends, and developed best practices in creative initiatives across multiple marketing channels and platforms.

Senior Web Designer at Florida Realtors

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2021

Developed and executed content strategies for association websites and microsites focusing on user-centric, appealing content aligned with branding goals. Directed web team to ensure consistent content delivery, maintained marketing email campaigns, and managed content management systems. Oversaw data analytics on site and email marketing performance.

Visual Designer at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Online

January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2021

Created designs and promotional assets for interactive applications, collaborating with other design staff and creative leadership to ensure production files met technical requirements for deployment. Produced cutting-edge comps and maintained close communication with developers and creative directors to bring projects to completion.

Web/Graphic Designer and Director of Virtual Services/Interactive Media at G&G Advertising

January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2009

Served as lead designer for interactive productions including websites, email campaigns, and banners. Managed development of rich media content including 3D renderings and animations, oversaw asset collection and vendor coordination, and collaborated with sales leadership to enhance client experiences and lead interactive content creation. Represented the company in client meetings and ensured quality of all completed work.

Freelance Web and Graphic Designer at Self-employed

December 30, 2003 - April 25, 2024

Created HTML and Flash websites, logos, print materials, banners, and stationery catering to various client needs.

Senior Creative Designer at Cuhaci Peterson

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022

Led the design and production of visual, audio, digital, and print solutions for the firm's marketing and communications. Created proposals, presentations, infographics, and multi-channel assets; ensured brand consistency; developed content management strategies; managed vendor relationships and events; advanced creative initiatives across digital and print.

Web/Graphic Designer at G&G Advertising

January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2009

Led interactive production including landing pages, Flash and HTML websites, direct email campaigns, and flash banners; developed and managed high-end assets using Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, 3D Studio Max, and Flash; served as art director for 3D renderings and animations; oversaw asset collection and review; coordinated vendor outsourcing; supported sales and client engagement.

Director of Virtual Services/Interactive Media at G&G Advertising

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009

Led all interactive production and virtual services initiatives, including landing pages, Flash/HTML sites, direct email campaigns, and rich media; directed 3D renderings and animations; managed asset workflows and vendor relationships; contributed to client meetings and brainstorming; ensured high-quality delivery.