Claudia Grimaldi Marks

Experience

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  Interview Magazine

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  Photo Editor

  ● Produced all the shoots for the entire book every month that included working with David LaChappelle, Herb Ritts, Greg Gorman, Matthew Rolston● Special issues shot entirely by Karl Lagerfeld and his team featuring French celebrities from all walks and coordinating the talent and locations from New York as the shoots progressed in Paris● I managed an almost nonexistent budget and we worked with some of the photo and art world's legends as well as discovering new talent and finding ways to creatively manage a diverse array of personalities and situations Show less

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  Freelance Self-Employed

  Dec 2002 - Jan 2004

  Content Producer / Project Manager

  ● Worked on a team to help develop a US version of the magazine LIVINGETC. For Time Inc.Short term stints: O THE OPRAH MAGAZINE, GLAMOUR MAGAZINE, PARENTING MAGAZINE, REDBOOK MAGAZINE● Worked with creative team to conceptualize and produce content that was consistent with the brand● Photo research and developing a look that was cohesive and strong.● Produced shoots across the US from office in NYC● Developed relationships with photographers and learned to seek out brand appropriate new talent.● I assigned all photography for front of book, helped to coordinate photography for some features, book locations and services as well as pro and real person casting for cover and in book talent. Show less

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  Conde Nast

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2009

  Photo Editor / Elegant Bride

  ● Streamlined production and elevate the photographer roster and workflow● I became the lynchpin in all the visual aspects of Elegant Bride● Producing quarterly up to 30 pages of fashion, beauty and entertaining stories including covers to casting models and securing location agreements and quality teams for all aspects of creating the images to establish EB's overall look

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  Freelance Self-Employed

  Dec 2009 - Jan 2011

  Content Producer / Project Manager

  ● Covers and fashion editorials for GRAZIA MAGAZINE, ITALY, shot in California, produced from New York and Milan. ● Produce and coordinate for MODA JUNIOR MAGAZINE ITALY all with Italian crew and New York City locations.● Produced and directed a U.S. campaign for Italian Jewelry Company, MIMI GIOIELLI. Developed plan for project, implemented and initiated securing the desired team and efficiently delivered the product to the client while closing out all relevant items.● Freelance for LUCKY MAGAZINE, NEW YORK MAGAZINE's Winter issue of the WEDDINGS.● Two book-a-zine specials for US MAGAZINE: Glee and a Lady Gaga securing rarely seen images and piecing together stories with the editors and securing rights for poster images. Show less

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  Conde Nast

  Apr 2011 - Sept 2014

  Director of Photography / Photo Editor Parade Magazine

  ● Successfully transitioned from Photo Editor and promoted to Director after less than two years● Managed three person department and eliminated need for extra help by streamlining roles● Directed a more efficient workflow for the production of shoots● Effectively opened the lines of communication between departments to positively impact workflow● Created stronger team efforts towards clarifying the look of Parade and enhanced storytelling abilities● Aided in collaborating with the Creative Director and his team to bring the overall look of Parade to someplace more modern and fresh● Gained recognition in the industry, won awards listed below● Led the team towards a more efficient schedule that allowed more effective and creative use of time ● Developed systems to be able to create video and ancillary content to broaden our brand's reach ● Streamlined budgets so that cover shoots could be more effective and allow us to create a cohesive look for the brand Show less

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  Getty Images

  Jun 2015 - now

  ● As a senior manager of new creator strategy, launched the Creative Accelerator Program which created a strong and highly engaged cohort of US and EMEA based talent. ● Utilize data, research and insights to be tactical in building initiatives and directing creators towards success.● Delivered multiple live and recorded presentations to customers, clients, and sales teams, showcasing Getty Images's assets and goals, and highlighting the stories and achievements of our creators.● Developed and iterated on programs to drive recruitment of diverse talent including supporting partnerships like Muslim Girl, Adolescent Content, our Nostros Collection in support of Latinx creators and working closely with Black Women Photographers● Coordinate and manage all aspects of our creative grants and initiatives to support and empower emerging and underrepresented voices in the visual arts. ● Continues to work as a Senior Art Director who worked closely with established Getty Images and iStock creators to make narrative changing content for the library. Show less ● Creative Direction to an evolving roster of photographers and videographers across the globe● Create briefs and provide inspiration to create high end commercial creative content in line with current trend research and client needs ● Drive recruitment of new photographic talent with a focus on diversity and inclusion● Create and evangelize Getty Images’s assets and goals to customers, clients and sales teams in live and recorded presentations, media trained and capable● Administer and evangelize the main rolling creative grants program and a grant in partnership with ARRAY foundation , secure and coordinate with panel of judges and comms teams and follow up on winners● Coordinate and help create content with creative partnerships and collections such as Refinery29 and MuslimGirl.com ● Lead generation and collaborate to recruit and sign new creative partnerships to create unique collections of imagery● Lead an experimental track to discover ways to communicate content needs with large groups of contributors to inspire and collect large numbers of highly ranked and saleable imagery● Wrote and collaborated on trend pieces for the annual Creative In Focus book Show less

  • Senior Manager New Creator Strategy

    Apr 2022 - now

  • Senior Art Director

    Jun 2015 - now