Leo Veira

Experience

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  NYC Parks Dep

  Jun 2008 - Apr 2015

  Manager

  Manager/Supervisor within the Parks Department of the City of New York. Responsibilities included writing schedules, working with law enforcement, and making sure that employees followed proper protocol and safety measures. • 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Spearheaded the supervision of a dedicated team of city employees, ensuring seamless collaboration and optimal performance.• 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: Maintained regular, direct communication with law enforcement and city officials, facilitating cohesive coordination and alignment of objectives.• 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Orchestrated schedules and workflow for all staff, optimizing productivity and fostering a dynamic work environment.𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀: Project Management · Legal · Customer Experience · Customer Support Show less

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  株式会社モデルケース（Modelcase, Inc.）

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2016

  Photojournalist + Copywriter

  Photo-journalist for the Tokyo-based online news agency, Taiken Japan (subsidiary of Modelcase, Inc), which publishes articles related to Lifestyle, Food, Travel and Fashion within Japanese culture. • 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀: Multiple published articles on the topics of tourism, lifestyle, and fashion.• 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: All articles include original photography taken and edited by me.• 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Articles viewed by over 100,000 readers and subscribers.𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀: Copywriting · Photography · Photo Editing · Japanese · Journalism · Translation Show less

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  Veira LLC

  Nov 2015 - Feb 2021

  Art Director + Product Designer

  Freelance Art Director and Product Designer for multiple clients nationwide. Services include: UX/UI Design, 3D Animation, Game Development, Photography, Motion Graphics, Branding, Audio Engineering, Web3 and all forms of Digital Marketing.• 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Managed and facilitated steering committees to determine global event marketing strategy, and organized workshops to drive event branding and messaging• 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Spearheaded integrated marketing campaigns and developed digital asset management systems and brand guidelines to support multiple companies' growth.• 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗫/𝗨𝗜 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Mentored clients and managed brand experiences by laying foundational UX/UI design for teams to build upon.𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀: Mobile Application Design · Prototyping · Product Design · User Experience Design (UED) · Wireframing · Interaction Design · Graphic Design · Research · Branding · Creative Concepts · 3D Animation · 3D Modeling · Motion Graphics · Project Management · Midjourney · Adobe Creative Suite · Autodesk Maya · Cinema 4D · Blender · Figma Show less

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  TK Digital Corporation

  Aug 2016 - Mar 2018

  Production Coordinator

  Production Coordinator for Brooklyn based Japanese Film Production company involved in multiple high-profile television and commercial work for clients such as Uniqlo, Lexus, NHK, the 2020 Olympic committee, and several TV programs.• 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Translated Japanese/English on site and in documentation to ensure proper communication.• 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀: Acted as Casting Director, Producer, and Cameraman• 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Managed average 12-hour workdays and supervised a team of 50+ production staff.• 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲: Shot photography and video with multiple different camera systems.• 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Engaged in extensive contract negotiation and secured licensing deals.𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀: Film Production · Videography · Photography · Color Correction · Logistics · Operations · Project Management · Adobe Premiere Pro · Final Cut Pro · DaVinci · Casting · Japanese/English Translation Show less

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  Jazz at Lincoln Center

  Apr 2018 - May 2019

  Creative Designer + Production Coordinator

  Creative Designer + Production Coordinator for the internationally renowned non-profit arts organization, Jazz at Lincoln Center. Worked in the Creative department alongside other photographers, graphic designers and video editors in order to expedite delivery and production of all print and web assets. This position involved assisting each member of the team within their respective fields and helping them to finish their tasks on time.• 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻: Designed various physical and digital brand assets to drive event branding, messaging, and content strategy including print advertisements as well as overall product design.• 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Aided integrated marketing campaigns and developed digital asset management systems and brand guidelines to support the company's growth.• 𝗘𝗻𝗱-𝘁𝗼-𝗘𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Managed all video productions and ensured quality control during filming and in post-production.𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀: Vector Illustration · Copywriting · Customer Experience · Adobe Photoshop · Adobe Premiere Pro · Adobe InDesign · Project Management · Print · Film Production · Photography · Graphic Design · Product Design · Music Business · Show less

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  Michelle's Piano Studio

  Nov 2019 - Nov 2020

  Senior Brand Designer + Social Media Manager

  Senior Brand Designer + Social Media Manager at Michelle’s Piano. Contracted to lead the design and marketing of all digital and print advertisements for the brand across all social platforms.• 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Spearheaded company growth and demand generation efforts through the development and implementation of impactful marketing strategies.• 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Crafted visually engaging presentations for virtual webinars, effectively communicating the company's value proposition to all prospective clients.• 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Applied expertise in design and marketing to drive business growth and align with the company's mission and vision.𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀: Vector Illustration · Copywriting · Customer Experience · Adobe Photoshop · Adobe Premiere Pro · Adobe InDesign · Figma · Sketch App · Adobe XD · Webflow · Project Management · Print · Film Production · Photography · Graphic Design · Product Design Show less

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  Constellation

  Feb 2021 - Aug 2022

  Lead Producer within the Creative department at Constellation, a B2B SaaS agency providing innovative advertising solutions. • 𝗗𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲: Orchestrated video shoots and animation campaigns for renowned brands like BMW, Chase Bank, and more, showcasing a proven track record in delivering captivating visual content. Produced a multitude of engaging motion graphic advertisements across social platforms, demonstrating a flair for creating compelling visual narratives.• 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Directed end-to-end project operations, managing project timelines and media, while fostering seamless collaboration among diverse teams for optimal execution. Spearheaded impactful B2B and B2C marketing projects with a specific focus on travel, expense management, and corporate cards, showcasing expertise in delivering tailored marketing solutions.• 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Coordinated teams of designers, motion graphic artists, writers, and researchers/strategists to deliver high-impact projects, emphasizing the ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams.𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀: Team management · Logistics · Digital Asset Management · Product Marketing · Film Production · Product Design · Branding · Advertising · Pitch Decks · Style Guides · Creative Concepts · Adobe Creative Suite · Figma · Cinema 4D Show less

  • Producer, Creative

    Dec 2021 - Aug 2022

  • Jr. Producer, Creative

    Feb 2021 - Dec 2021
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  RECUR

  Sept 2022 - Aug 2023

  Art Director

  Art Director for RECUR, a Web3 SaaS company that designs & develops dedicated branded experiences that allows users to buy, collect, and re-sell digital products by incorporating blockchain technology. • 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝟯 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻: Directed design and development of innovative Web3 branded experiences, enabling seamless transactions of digital products through blockchain technology.• 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Led diverse projects within globally recognized IP, adapting to varied art styles while ensuring alignment with brand objectives.• 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Managed a team of designers and creatives, fostering collaboration for efficient project execution.• 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀: Utilized Figma for high-fidelity designs, incorporating 3D elements through Maya, Cinema 4D, and Unreal Engine 5.• 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Produced impactful daily graphics and animations for social advertising, enhancing user engagement and brand visibility.𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀: Mobile Application Design · Prototyping · Product Design · User Experience Design (UED) · Wireframing · Interaction Design · Graphic Design · Research · Branding · Creative Concepts · 3D Animation · 3D Modeling · Motion Graphics · Project Management · Midjourney · Adobe Creative Suite · Autodesk Maya · Cinema 4D · Blender · Figma Show less

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  Intuit Mailchimp

  Oct 2023 - now

  Creative Designer

  Contract Creative Designer for Mailchimp's creative agency, Wink. • Creation of design assets and solutions that continually improve marketing performance and user experience based on data.• Continuous multivariate testing and rapidly apply design performance learnings to iterate and improve future designs.• Translate creative briefs into design assets needed to help meet business goals for the company’s multi-channel digital marketing.𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀: Digital Asset Management · Product Marketing · Product Design · Branding · Advertising · Pitch Decks · Style Guides · Creative Concepts · Adobe Creative Suite · Figma Show less