James Savino

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I'm a design professional with more than 20 years of experience in creative project management, art direction, interaction design, web development, and marketing communications.

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I’m a design professional with more than 20 years of experience in creative project management, art direction, interaction design, web development, and marketing communications. I craft high-end visual designs and guide projects from concept to implementation, aligning with client goals and budgets while keeping on strategy.

I enjoy turning client needs into compelling visuals and leading teams to deliver clear, on-brand experiences. I excel at mentoring artists, collaborating with clients, and elevating work quality to bring creative concepts to life.

  • 20 years' experience
  • Joined June 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Software & Internet
  • Education
  • Other
  • Retail
  • Government

Work experience· 9 roles

Art Director · MDSX CreativeJan 2022 – Apr 2024 · 2 yrs 4 mos

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 · Cuhaci PetersonJan 2021 – Dec 2022 · 2 yrs

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.

Senior Creative Designer · Cuhaci PetersonDec 2020 – Dec 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo

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 · Florida RealtorsJan 2011 – Dec 2021 · 11 yrs
Visual Designer · Walt Disney Parks and Resorts OnlineJan 2009 – Dec 2021 · 13 yrs
Director of Virtual Services/Interactive Media · G&G AdvertisingJan 2008 – Dec 2009 · 2 yrs
Web/Graphic Designer · G&G AdvertisingJan 2004 – Dec 2009 · 6 yrs
Web/Graphic Designer and Director of Virtual Services/Interactive Media · G&G AdvertisingJan 2004 – Dec 2009 · 6 yrs

Education· 8

Associates of Digital Media · Full Sail University2003 – 2004
Bachelors of Communications · University of Central Florida1993
Associate of Digital Media · Full Sail University2003 – 2004
Bachelor of Communications · University of Central Florida2030 – 1993

Certifications and awards· 7

Advance Achievement Award2003 – 2004
Directors Award for Interactive Design2003 – 2004
Advance Achievement Award2030 – 2025
Directors Award for Interactive Design2030 – 2025

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