Nicholas Garritano
Associate Design Director
Summary
A leader with over seven years of experience in the environmental design and experiential marketing realm. From concept ideation and execution, seeing a project from inception all the way to fruition, ultimately creating a compelling experience.
Clients include:
Delta Air Lines, Cartier, Google, Facebook, Target, Lululemon, Tiffany & Co, Audi, Netflix, MTV, Freeform, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Apple, Old Navy, Birchbox, The Macallan, KITH x Adidas, Shake Shake and Mattel to name a few.
Experience
Associate Design Director
MKG - Creative Agency / Los Angeles
Oversight of design and creative concepts for both branded in-person activations and virtual experiences
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, throughout all phases from start to finish
Problem solve and overcome challenges with proven success, and in turn help guide design staff
Collaborate with Creative and Business Development team around developing creative briefs
Manage design staffing internally, along with all recruiting and hiring of creative talent
Develop efficient processes and design standards for the design team to follow
Lead internal and external design reviews to focus overall design direction, feedback, and project next steps
Manage relationships with clients, taking an active role in fostering new and continued business
Partner with fabrication vendors, graphic print vendors, lighting vendors, and various third party entities
Senior Designer
MKG / New York
Lead a team of designers developing the creative strategy and overall design for large-scale events
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, throughout all phases from start to finish
Oversight of mid-level designers as they lead their own design projects
Communicate with a strong design voice to confidently present work internally and externally
Management of project deliverables timeline and design budget
Render photo realistic environmental concepts in SketchUp & Podium
Create event graphics for both large and small format printed and digital applications
Manage fabrication vendors on projects, create and manage build lists
Associate Senior Experiential Designer June 2018 - June 2019
Experiential Designer July 2016 - June 2018
Freelance Experiential Designer December 2015 - July 2016
Education
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Industrial Design / Industrial & Interaction Design
