I’m a visual director and creative leader with 15+ years shaping fashion, beauty, and entertainment campaigns. I specialize in art direction, photo editing, and brand storytelling, building striking portfolios, websites, and social campaigns for top talent, agencies, and publications. I’m comfortable across production, marketing, and digital platforms—bridging artists, agents, and management to keep content on-brand and timely. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and CMS platforms, I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy mentoring teams to deliver polished, editorial-grade work.…

Lauren May Stucky

I’m a visual director and creative leader with 15+ years shaping fashion, beauty, and entertainment campaigns. I specialize in art direction, photo editing, and brand storytelling, building striking portfolios, websites, and social campaigns for top talent, agencies, and publications. I’m comfortable across production, marketing, and digital platforms—bridging artists, agents, and management to keep content on-brand and timely. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and CMS platforms, I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy mentoring teams to deliver polished, editorial-grade work.…

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I’m a visual director and creative leader with 15+ years shaping fashion, beauty, and entertainment campaigns. I specialize in art direction, photo editing, and brand storytelling, building striking portfolios, websites, and social campaigns for top talent, agencies, and publications.

I’m comfortable across production, marketing, and digital platforms—bridging artists, agents, and management to keep content on-brand and timely. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and CMS platforms, I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy mentoring teams to deliver polished, editorial-grade work.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Visual Director / Agent at Celestine Agency
August 1, 2024 - Present
Current role focusing on visual strategy, content curation, brand storytelling, and artist development. Oversee marketing initiatives across digital platforms with a track record of growing engagement and follower growth; continue to manage influencer collaborations, sponsorships, and client bookings while ensuring content remains on-brand and cohesive with upper management directives.
Showbiz Photo Editor at DailyMail/MailOnline/DMG Media
June 30, 2024 - July 16, 2025
Created compelling, artistic, and vibrant content for web and app platforms. Managed workflows to deliver content within tight deadlines, pitched and curated visual content for the Showbiz Division, managed a Digital Asset Management system, performed graphic design and retouching, and coordinated with cross-functional teams including Photo Desk, Marketing, and Writers. Developed workflows for asset management and SEO implementation.
Creative Director / Owner at bluestory
February 1, 2024 - Present
Creative direction for the vegan leather label bluestory, overseeing the complete design process, collection development, content creation, and brand events. Responsibilities included brand messaging, website design, marketing campaigns, PR coordination, and managing relationships with stylists and buyers. Feb 2024–Present with continued brand growth and product development.
Showbiz Photo Editor at DailyMail / MailOnline / DMG Media
March 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024
Showbiz Photo Editor responsible for creating compelling, vibrant content for web and app. Managed end-to-end workflow under tight deadlines for constant publication. Pitched, produced, and curated visual content for the Showbiz division (celebrity, entertainment, influencer, and current events). Handled digital asset management (DAM), archiving, SEO, metadata, and rights management. Performed graphic design and retouching with emphasis on Photoshop; collaborated cross-functionally with Photo Desk, Marketing, and Writers to deliver on-brand visuals.
Studio Director at Aleph Studio
February 1, 2021 - Present
Directed operations of an art and photography loft in DTLA, managing bookings for photoshoots, events, and residencies. Maintained client relations across fashion, art, film, and advertising sectors, and oversaw website, social media, and marketing strategies. Provided access to in-house creative professionals based on client needs.
Visual Director / Agent at Celestine Agency
May 1, 2017 - March 1, 2022
Visual Department Director for Celestine Agency, a premiere fashion and beauty agency representing elite talent in LA and NYC. Led art (visual) direction and photo editing for the website and artist portfolios, with strong emphasis on layouts, typography and aesthetic. Wrote web and social media copy, executed email campaigns, and managed marketing strategy across channels, especially Instagram. Procured influencer marketing, sponsorships, and brand deals for artists. Served as an agent handling bookings, client outreach, relationship-building, and negotiations for sponsorships and retainers with major brands. Acted as a liaison bridging workflow between artists, agents and upper management to ensure on-brand content. Maintained a robust pulse on fashion, beauty, celebrity, wellness, and advertising industries to uphold elevated standards. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and CMS (Squarespace, Wordpress, Drupal); daily retouching and some graphic design.
Visual Department Director at Celestine Agency
May 1, 2017 - Present
Directed the Visual Department for a premiere Fashion and Beauty agency representing elite talent in LA and NYC. Managed art direction and photo editing for the website and artist portfolios, ensuring all content was on brand and curated. Liaised between artists, agents, and management, oversaw social media marketing strategy with an emphasis on Instagram, and maintained strong relationships with artists and clients. Worked with top-tier celebrity clientele and handled editorial and advertising clients for major publications and brands.
Creative Director / Owner at Lauren Stucky
March 1, 2010 - February 1, 2024
Creative direction for the eponymous Lauren Stucky fashion line, including brand development and all elements of the design process from research, concept, sketching, fabric and trim development, to sampling and production. Produced and art-directed brand campaigns, lookbooks, e-commerce photography, and social content; managed web design, email marketing, and promotions. Collaborated with stylists, showrooms, buyers, and event coordinators. Featured in Paris Vogue, Interview, Vogue Italia, Treats, and GQ; NYFW appearances included Pre-Fall 2019 and A/W 2018.
Creative Director/Owner at Lauren Stucky & bluestory
March 1, 2010 - Present
Led creative direction for a contemporary ready-to-wear clothing line and vegan leather line. Managed the full design process, brand content production, including campaigns, lookbooks, e-commerce, and social media. Directed brand development, website design, and PR activities. Collaborated with contractors and vendors, and managed social media, events, and celebrity clientele.

Education

Degree in Fashion Design at Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Undergraduate Studies at Pitzer College
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006
Degree in Fashion Design at Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Coursework at Pitzer College
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Other

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