Hello.
My name is Oleg Sarkissov. I am an award winning art director and graphic designer working in advertising. I like everything visual, but I also love words and language. Whenever I have free time, I like to eat what other people cook and I cook myself. Then, I like to write about it in the blog Pits and Pixels. I also like people. I like to look at them and photograph them. My photography can be seen here.
For a detailed view of what I've been up to professionally, please see my CV.
We can connect on linkedin or simply drop me a line.
SYNOPSIS
Award-winning art director with advertising agency background. Over 10 years of experience and industry recognition developing effective design solutions in promotional and retail advertising, on-line creative, and branding.
An inventive person, who always tries to find new and unorthodox ways to tackle creative problems, I combine strategic vision, keen business sense and esthetic sensibilities to create successful and resonant advertising campaigns.
While capable of managing a variety of projects from inception to launch I value being a part of an inspiring team of like-minded individuals.
EXPERIENCE
Sr. Art Director
The Vidal Partnership, New York, NY
October 2010 - Present
Sr. Art Director
The Vidal Partnership, New York, NY
February 2006 - October 2010
The Vidal Partnership is the largest independently owned Hispanic advertising agency in the US. Advertising Age has continuously recognized TVP as an A-List Agency (2008, 2007, 2006) and awarded it the title of Multicultural Agency of the Year (2005).
As an integral part of the creative team has been involved in the majority of stages of the agency and design process – project brainstorming, conceptual development, art direction and client presentations. Worked closely with CDs, strategic planners and account services.
Working on promotional and on-line efforts of such national brands as Johnnie Walker, Heineken, Sprint, Wendy’s, Trident, Dentyne, Johnson & Johnson, Kraft Foods, Nissan Motors, Royal Caribbean, Home Depot, and NFL, Oleg has:
{x} Led the development and art directed promotional and POS campaigns and packaging
{x} Art directed photo shoots
{x} Deepened clients’ online reach by developing effective information architecture, functionalities and cutting edge design for microsites, web pages and on-line banners
{x} Conceptualized and art directed animated TV spots and motion graphics
{x} Launched new properties and rebranding campaigns
{x} Maximized internal investment while forging relationships with freelancers and outside vendors
{x} Helped grow business by editing agency case studies and reels
Freelance Graphic Designer
The Vidal Partnership, New York, NY
May 2004 - February 2006
As a part of the rapidly growing creative department worked closely with senior designers to execute creative concepts.
{x} Art directed minor projects
{x} Executed creative concepts and layouts
{x} Retouched photographs and conducted press checks
Art Director
The Wall Street Reporter, New York, NY
August 2003 - May 2004
WSR is a monthly print and internet based publication with a combined circulation of 60.000 copies geared toward US and international investor communities.
As a part of 2-person design team was in charge of designing monthly print publication and its web-based edition.
Graphic Designer
Digital Output Corporation, New York, NY
January 2002 - August 2003
Digital Output Corporation is a printing company specializing in architectural and large format printing. Clients included major New York architectural firms as well as the Metropolitan Transit Authority.
{x} Produced in-house graphics and promotional materials
{x} Responsible for all aspects of file and print production including file building and optimization, image correction, and color matching, photo and image retouching
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts
Communications & Media Arts
The City College of New York, New York, NY
September 1996 - June 2001
Cum Laude. Golden Key Honor Society.
{x} Electronic and print design and copywriting
{x} Film and video production, photography
{x} Architectural design
AWARDS + RECOGNITION
Awards
{x} Gold Award
NFL Trojan Ball campaign
Winner of the 2010 Advertising Age's Hispanic Creative Advertising Awards. Direct marketing.
My name is Oleg Sarkissov. I am an
For a detailed view of what I've been up to professionally, please see my CV.
We can connect on linkedin or simply
SYNOPSIS
Award-winning art director with advertising agency background. Over 10 years of experience and industry recognition developing effective design solutions in promotional and retail advertising, on-line creative, and branding.
An inventive person, who always tries to find new and unorthodox ways to tackle creative problems, I combine strategic vision, keen business sense and esthetic sensibilities to create successful and resonant advertising campaigns.
While capable of managing a variety of projects from inception to launch I value being a part of an inspiring team of like-minded individuals.
EXPERIENCE
Sr. Art Director
The Vidal Partnership, New York, NY
October 2010 - Present
Sr. Art Director
The Vidal Partnership, New York, NY
February 2006 - October 2010
The Vidal Partnership is the largest independently owned Hispanic advertising agency in the US. Advertising Age has continuously recognized TVP as an A-List Agency (2008, 2007, 2006) and awarded it the title of Multicultural Agency of the Year (2005).
As an integral part of the creative team has been involved in the majority of stages of the agency and design process – project brainstorming, conceptual development, art direction and client presentations. Worked closely with CDs, strategic planners and account services.
Working on promotional and on-line efforts of such national brands as Johnnie Walker, Heineken, Sprint, Wendy’s, Trident, Dentyne, Johnson & Johnson, Kraft Foods, Nissan Motors, Royal Caribbean, Home Depot, and NFL, Oleg has:
{x} Led the development and art directed promotional and POS campaigns and packaging
{x} Art directed photo shoots
{x} Deepened clients’ online reach by developing effective information architecture, functionalities and cutting edge design for microsites, web pages and on-line banners
{x} Conceptualized and art directed animated TV spots and motion graphics
{x} Launched new properties and rebranding campaigns
{x} Maximized internal investment while forging relationships with freelancers and outside vendors
{x} Helped grow business by editing agency case studies and reels
Freelance Graphic Designer
The Vidal Partnership, New York, NY
May 2004 - February 2006
As a part of the rapidly growing creative department worked closely with senior designers to execute creative concepts.
{x} Art directed minor projects
{x} Executed creative concepts and layouts
{x} Retouched photographs and conducted press checks
Art Director
The Wall Street Reporter, New York, NY
August 2003 - May 2004
WSR is a monthly print and internet based publication with a combined circulation of 60.000 copies geared toward US and international investor communities.
As a part of 2-person design team was in charge of designing monthly print publication and its web-based edition.
Graphic Designer
Digital Output Corporation, New York, NY
January 2002 - August 2003
Digital Output Corporation is a printing company specializing in architectural and large format printing. Clients included major New York architectural firms as well as the Metropolitan Transit Authority.
{x} Produced in-house graphics and promotional materials
{x} Responsible for all aspects of file and print production including file building and optimization, image correction, and color matching, photo and image retouching
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts
Communications & Media Arts
The City College of New York, New York, NY
September 1996 - June 2001
Cum Laude. Golden Key Honor Society.
{x} Electronic and print design and copywriting
{x} Film and video production, photography
{x} Architectural design
AWARDS + RECOGNITION
Awards
{x} Gold Award
NFL Trojan Ball campaign
Winner of the 2010 Advertising Age's Hispanic Creative Advertising Awards. Direct marketing.