I'm seeking a role where my expertise in creative development can thrive. Crucially, I value a company culture that promotes collaboration, innovation, and employee well-being. I aim to contribute to an environment where professional growth is encouraged, and where my skills and creativity can make a tangible positive impact.
Gonzaga Gómez-Cortázar Romero
@gonzagagc
Creative Director and Artist with a proven track record of driving organizational growth.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
With over a decade of experience in creative development, strategic planning, and organizational growth, I specialize in art, video, photography, and design. I consistently deliver top-tier products, making a meaningful impact on diverse brands and campaigns. I'm also passionate about the environment, incorporating eco-friendly practices into my work and advocating for sustainability.
My work has been exhibited in art exhibitions and film festivals across the globe, allowing me to champion environmental causes and inspire a sustainable future. I have had the privilege of working with top environmental and thought leaders and contributing to events like COP21, COP26, and COP27.
I’m also the co-founder of A La Luz, an environmental art platform that curates creative responses to the climate emergency.
Experience
Creative Director
Target Marketing Digital
Feb 2018 - Present (6 years 2 months)
Spearheaded artistic vision and creative strategy development for marketing campaigns, overseeing all aspects from ideation to execution and managing the creative team. Developed creative marketing strategies of 8 New York Times and 11 Wall Street Journal bestsellers. Directed all aspects of video productions, including shooting, post-production, and motion graphics to create content for social me
Co-Founder & Co-Curator
A La Luz
Aug 2019 - Present (4 years 8 months)
Developed a collection articles about environmental art projects and scientific papers to bring awareness to climate change. Conducted outreach to artists and organizations, building relationships and selecting environmental artists to contribute to the platform. Established collaborations with institutions such as the Climate Museum in New York City.
Visual Artist
Freelance
Jan 2010 - Present (14 years 3 months)
Produced fine art, photography, and video pieces that have been exhibited in various festivals, galleries, and museums around the world, including COP26, the Istanbul Museum of Modern Art and the MAXXI National Museum in Rome.
Freelance Creative Director
Open Horizon Studio
May 2015 - Present (8 years 11 months)
Collaborated with various non-profit organizations, artists, and large corporations throughout the US, Ireland, the UK, and Spain, directing creative projects for marketing campaigns and brand development. Led photography and video shoots of events, conferences, art projects, and advertisements for a wide range of clients. Directed web design, graphic design, and social media projects; created log
Creative Designer
Alternative Strategies
Apr 2017 - Feb 2018 (10 months)
Directed video and photography projects for bars, restaurants, and
real estate businesses throughout California. Designed logos and
brand collateral.
Spearheaded clients’ social creative content, increasing overall social
media engagement by up to 150%.
Communications Director
Joya Arts Residency
Oct 2010 - May 2015 (4 years 7 months)
Improved documentation and archival of artworks, conducted
media communications, and built relationships with artists,
scientists, organizations, and universities to identify business growth
opportunities, expanding resident artist capacity by 600%.
Directed video and photography projects, created graphic design
assets, including branding and promotional documents, and
orchestrated the annual In
Received the Leonardo DaVinci Grant, joining the team to produce
short films and commercials.
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