As a creative director, Smith has developed brands, content, products, and visual design systems for an international group of clients. As a gallery director, Smith has organized influential exhibitions, participated in international art fairs, and produced immersive endemic events for the past two decades. In addition, he has supported artists on a myriad of commercial and fine art platforms, including his series of specialized workshops for emerging artists. His commitment to arts advocacy manifests in his further education in the humanities and related projects.
Fine Art, Design, Consumer Goods, Education, Non-Profit
Experience
Creative Direction, Marketing Strategy, Multi-channel Content Creation, Leadership, Team Development and Management, Brand Management, Project Management, Campaign Development and Management, Mentoring, Workshops, Lectures, Branding, Art Direction, Graphic Design, Curatorial Services, Artist Collaborations, Event Production, Exhibition Design, Art Sales and Advisory. Fluency in current advertising, design, and fashion trends.
Skills
Emotional Intelligence, Effective Communication, Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Planning, Teamwork, Time Management, Self-Management, Adaptability, and Attention to Detail.
Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Office 365, Website Design, UX, Email Marketing, Social Media and Mobile Marketing, Paid Social Media Advertising, Storytelling, and Copywriting. Exhibition Design & Tech.
Education
Master of Arts, Humanities
Specialization in Cultural Philosophy
Antioch University
Bachelor of Liberal Arts
Antioch University
Languages
FPP: Czech, Spanish
EP: Italian, French
Projects Published in
Los Angeles Times, Art Forum, Artillery, Art News, For Your Art, Carla, Curate LA, Artnet, Hyperallergic, Los Angeles - I’m Yours, Voyage LA, Twelv, Art & Cake, Riviera, Orange County Times, Art & Antiques, Sight Unseen, Lo Down, and Project Therapy.
Select Collaborators
Coastline Community College, Electric Visual Evolution, Laguna Art Museum, Laguna College of Art & Design, Lib Technologies, Mike Parillo, Mystic Skates, Nitro Snowboards, Roark Revival, Travis Rice, and Volcom.
Resumé
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