A Bit About Me
Karlos brings production design and multimedia magic to any brand. He leads production teams of video editors, photographers, and graphic designers. Obsessed with new technology and the evolution of media, he uses existing and developing technologies to create sleek, immersive, interactive visual experiences that entertain, transport, and educate. Karlos was previously a Creative Director / Production Manager for VIVANT-Chateau de Pommard a Lead Designer for NBC News Primetime in New York City and is the co-founder of Orbix360º, extended reality creation, and playback system. He holds a Master’s in Studio and Digital Media from the Universitaet der Kuenste in Berlin and a Master’s in Graphic Communications Management and Technology from the New York University in New York City. Karlos also holds a Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) certification.
Work Experience
2019– CURRENT
2017–2019
2010–2016
CHATEAU DE POMMARD–VIVANT, PARIS
PRODUCTION MANAGER | CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Creative Direction across: print, video, digital still assets, and motion design, brand strategy, and development, art direction, strategic design, Online media, integrated marketing
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Recruit, supervise and inspire a dedicated team of 10 creatives and freelancers; oversee together with the project managers the execution of all deliverables to ensure they are on strategy, on budget, and on schedule
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Creative direction on photography/video/print projects for all VIVANT Group brands; deliver quality creative that meets brand standards while fulfilling business objectives
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Develop creative work-flows leading to robust, scalable, and integrated branding across a 360 media landscape
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Close collaboration with marketing team members and senior graphic designers: mood board, onset art direction, key visual selection
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Lead the software development, by creatively directing complex solutions for digital products such as the VIVANT LIVE Experience Studio, and Wine Advisor App
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Top-notch project management skills with the ability to multi-task and complete projects under tight deadlines. Analyze campaign results that translate into plans
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Sourced new vendors and liaised with them about the creative and technical requirements end-to-end
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Demonstrate a “can do” attitude – thrives in an atmosphere that requires creativity, adherence to tight deadlines, and solid problem-solving skills
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Weekly Reporting to C-level stakeholders with attention to sprints and quarterly objectives
ORBIX360º, PARIS – NYC
CREATIVE DIRECTION AND DESIGN
Creative strategy and execution of interactive website and communications
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End-to-end branding and outreach strategy management
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Create and execute advertising and digital content marketing campaigns
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Design and produce Online user interface along with print, email and video media
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Manage and coordinate front-end development team in India with New York back-end development team
THE NATION, NEW YORK, NY
CREATIVE SERVICES AND ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT
Ongoing creative and marketing services across multiple departments
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Creative lead on design and production of Online user interface, print ads, brochures, direct mail, email and video for The Nation’s travel department
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Manage the design and development of the magazine’s weekly e-newsletters
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Oversee production of the magazine’s outreach materials such as media kits, testimonials, and advertising offers
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Editorial and creative lead for the magazine’s commercial and fundraising efforts. Highlights include the production of the 150th Anniversary Print Edition and Almanac
NBC UNIVERSAL, NEW YORK, NY
LEAD DESIGNER
Strategy, design, and collaboration on in-house programming
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Pivotal role in strategy, design, execution, and delivery of design elements for MSNBC’s All-In news program, NBC specials, and day- of-air graphics
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Fostered communication between clients and creative teams. Managed team of supporting designers
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Identified potential production barriers, developed alternative strategies, and created new technical solutions
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