Jill Ann Sabato

Multidisciplinary Creative Leader with 14+ years of experience in sales & marketing

New York, New York, United States Contact Info
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About

Strategic thinker, creative problem solver and maker of smart design.

I GET THINGS DONE (well)
Ability to produce a high volume of work under tight deadlines, while still maintaining quality in design and concept.

ROCKSTAR TEAMS
Build + lead creatives that think outside the box, are focused and have fun doing it.

DESIGN IS IN THE DETAILS
Maintain consistency + attention to detail on all projects, while always pushing creative boundaries.

EARLY ADOPTER
Discover trends before the majority. From design to technology I’m always looking for next best thing and how to apply it to current projects.

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Experience

  • Villatel Graphic

    Head of Design

    Villatel

    - Present 1 year 9 months

    Miami, Florida, United States

  • BDG Graphic

    VP, Branded Design, BDG Studios

    BDG

    - 1 year 4 months

    New York City Metropolitan Area

  • Independant Creative Director / Consultant

    Jill Sabato Creative Studio

    - 4 years 6 months

    New York

    Independent creative tackling everything from photo and video shoots to branding,
    presentations and experiential.

    Clients include: Essilor of America, Afterpay, Airbnb, Mattel, Meredith, IHeartMedia, AFAR Media, Topgolf, Mary Giuliani Catering & Events, Hawkins International PR, Blueprint NYC, Maverick Creative, Grow Marketing, Columbia Women's Network, Note54, SEEN Hair Care

  • Villatel Graphic

    Head of Creative

    Villatel

    - 1 year 6 months

    New York, United States

  • Condé Nast Graphic

    Creative Director, Marketing, The Beauty Collection

    Condé Nast

    - 4 years 3 months

    NY, NY

    + Led and established the creative vision, voice and messaging for consistent marketing communication
    + Partnered with editorial teams, marketing leadership and licensing department to ideate and execute native/branded content and new brand programs
    + Produced, art directed and conceptualized photo/video shoots and content
    + Inspired, motivated and managed a team of designers and marketers
    + Sourced and researched developers, photographers, videographers, crew and production…

    + Led and established the creative vision, voice and messaging for consistent marketing communication
    + Partnered with editorial teams, marketing leadership and licensing department to ideate and execute native/branded content and new brand programs
    + Produced, art directed and conceptualized photo/video shoots and content
    + Inspired, motivated and managed a team of designers and marketers
    + Sourced and researched developers, photographers, videographers, crew and production teams
    + Implemented a streamlined workflow to improve project management
    + Managed, negotiated and created budgets linked to the creative department and marketing programs

    CLIENTS + HIGHLIGHTS: BRIDES Live Wedding, BRIDES Private Access, Mary Kay, COVERGIRL, Sandals, Macy’s, Khols, Monique Lluillier, Casablanca Bridal, OPI, Dove, Men’s Wearhouse

  • Time Inc. Graphic

    Design Director, Marketing, Travel + Leisure Magazine

    Time Inc.

    - 6 years 2 months

    New York, NY

    + Oversaw the design direction of all marketing materials
    + Redefined and overhauled marketing branding and messaging through 3 magazine redesigns
    + Brainstormed and executed big ideas for clients and T+L brand creative strategies
    + Managed and hired designers and freelancers (built department of one up to four)
    + Commissioned and researched photographers, videographers and new vendors
    + Managed department budget and cut costs by bringing production and design…

    + Oversaw the design direction of all marketing materials
    + Redefined and overhauled marketing branding and messaging through 3 magazine redesigns
    + Brainstormed and executed big ideas for clients and T+L brand creative strategies
    + Managed and hired designers and freelancers (built department of one up to four)
    + Commissioned and researched photographers, videographers and new vendors
    + Managed department budget and cut costs by bringing production and design in-house

    CLIENTS + HIGHLIGHTS: BMW, Nautica, British Airways, Aria, Le Méridien, Jambu, Marciano, LensCrafters, Kate Spade, Fidelity, Celebrity Cruises, Chicos, Charleston, Please Go Away Campaign, T+L Global Bazaar, T+L Europop

  • Condé Nast

    Condé Nast

    2 years 6 months

    • Condé Nast Graphic

      Art Director, Marketing, GQ Magazine | GQ Design Group

      Condé Nast

      - 1 year 11 months

      New York, NY

      + Art directed and designed sales materials: presentations, mailers, sell sheets, comps, invitations, advertorials, and monthly in-book promotional pages
      + Managed designers and freelancers
      + Trafficked requests coming into the art department
      + Researched pricing and innovative printing techniques
      + Lead creative department meetings and brainstorms
      + Commissioned photographers, models and artists for special sections

      CLIENTS + HIGHLIGHTS: The Gentleman’s Fund launch, 50th…

      + Art directed and designed sales materials: presentations, mailers, sell sheets, comps, invitations, advertorials, and monthly in-book promotional pages
      + Managed designers and freelancers
      + Trafficked requests coming into the art department
      + Researched pricing and innovative printing techniques
      + Lead creative department meetings and brainstorms
      + Commissioned photographers, models and artists for special sections

      CLIENTS + HIGHLIGHTS: The Gentleman’s Fund launch, 50th Anniversary year, Saks Fifth Avenue custom window display, Disney, HP, Intel, Macy’s, Burberry, Puma, Patron, Moët

    • Condé Nast Graphic

      Designer, Marketing, Vanity Fair Magazine

      Condé Nast

      - 8 months

      New York

      + Designed mailers, comps, special advertising sections, presentations, sell sheets,
      invitations and event collateral
      + Researched printing and pricing for projects
      + Built mock ups for special advertising units
      + Participated in sales and creative department meetings

  • Hearst Magazines Graphic

    Junior Designer, Editorial, Seventeen Magazine

    Hearst Magazines

    - 1 year 2 months

    New York

    + Designed FOB/BOB pages and worked closely with editors
    + Researched illustrators for project consideration
    + Placed print orders, marked up layouts, and collected final art for production
    + Acted as a liaison between art department and digital imaging specialist
    + Set up daily/weekly meetings between art and editorial staff
    + Hired and managed interns

Education

  • School of Visual Arts Graphic

    School of Visual Arts

    Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Graphic Design 3.9

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    Activities and Societies: Silas Rhodes Scholarship, Dean’s List, Honors Degree, SVA Senior Show 2003

    BFA Major
    Senior Portfolio with Paula Scher
    Undergraduate classes with Gail Anderson, Louise Fili, Robert Best, Genevieve Williams and Richard Wilde

  • Bayonne High School

    Diploma College Prep

    -

    Activities and Societies: Photography Studio, Computer Art, AP Studio Art, AP Calculus, Latin Club, Yearbook, Literary Club

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