EXPERIENCE

Freelance Art Director | September 2023 - present

Apollo AI Studios
Creative Entrepreneur, Founder, Art Director | 2024 - present

https://www.instagram.com/apolloaistudios/
• Pro Bono AI initiative I created with my learnings from AI.
• I don’t charge fees, I created this effort to teach creatives in all industries how to use AI creative software.

FOUNDERS, MIAMI, FL
Art Director Intern | January - March 2023

• Contributed to conceptual ideation and design mockups for Lipton Hard Iced Tea “Obviously” campaign, which effectively launched the brand’s first alcoholic beverage and generated significant industry buzz.
• Developed creative concepts and design elements for the “WE LOVE NYC” brand initiative for the city.

JOAN CREATIVE, NEW YORK CITY, NY
Art Director Intern | Oct - Dec 2022

• Collaborated on conceptual ideation for the eBay Motors “Let’s Ride” campaign, which showcased real stories from eBay’s auto community, positioning the platform as a human-centered marketplace for car enthusiasts and parts buyers.

LINKAGE DESIGN (Ford Motor Co.), DEARBORN, MI
Industrial Designer | Aug 2019 - May 2022

• Contract position with Ford Design (Ford Motor Co.).
• Worked on Ford and Lincoln production and concept vehicles.
• Gained knowledge and understanding into the culture of the automotive industry.

LINKAGE DESIGN (Ford Motor Co.), DEARBORN, MI
Industrial Designer | March - April 2019

• 30-day contract trial position with Ford Design (Ford Motor Co.).
• Converted to a long term contract position with Ford Design.

BORDRIN MOTOR COMPANY, DETROIT, MI
Automotive Creative Designer | March - Sept 2018

• Worked on the design of their advanced and production vehicles.
• Gained valuable experience in a dynamic start-up environment, honing skills in leadership, team collaboration, and vision.


EDUCATION

MIAMI AD SCHOOL, TORONTO, ON
Advertising Art Direction Portfolio Program Undergraduate Diploma |
July 2021 - September 2023

SVA SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS, NEW YORK, NY
Advertising - Continuing Education | July - Sept 2021

COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES, DETROIT, MI
B.F.A. Automotive Design/Transportation Design | Sept 2012 - May 2016

AWARDS

Miami AdSchool Scholarship | 2022


Contact me

I look forward to hearing from you.

jcristofaro.94@gmail.com
(313) 312-2161