GAIA GARLASCHELLI

After earning my BA degree in Illustration and Visual Communication at the European Institute of Design (IED) in Milan, I commenced my career in Italy as a freelance digital artist. Collaborating with renowned Italian advertising agencies such as McCann Erickson, J.W. Thompson, and Ogilvy & Mather, I specialized in high-end photo retouching and digital post-production, crafting commercial advertising imagery for major international brands. Acting not only as a Digital Artist but also as a Creative Producer, I took charge of overseeing the entire process, meticulously supervising every stage from initial conceptual sketches to photo shoots and final product delivery.

In 2014, I relocated to Los Angeles and continued my freelance journey, contributing to a diverse array of projects. This included collaborations with the editorial team behind the immensely successful "Rebel Girls" series, known for "Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls," as well as designing, art directing, and photographing the key art for Amara Cash's film "Daddy Issues," distributed on Netflix.

In 2016, I joined the LA-based social media agency Stradella Road as their Lead Senior Graphic Designer. At the beginning of 2020, I transitioned into my current role as Art Director at Digital Media Management, one of Los Angeles' most relevant social media agencies. Here, I lead a team of amazing Editors, Motion, and Graphic designers, delivering top-notch social media-focused creatives that reach millions worldwide.

CLIENTS + BRANDS

McCann-Erickson, J.W.Thompson, Leo Burnett, Havas Worldwide, Publicis, Young & Rubicam, Ogilvy & Mather, Armando Testa, Saatchi & Saatchi. Gazzetta dello Sport, Kinder&Ferrero, Plasmon Heinz, Peugeot, XBox WRC Fia World Rally Championship, Fiat Abarth, Campari, Nescafé, Adidas, Rcs Group.

Universal Pictures, Illumination, Netflix, Disney, Lionsgate, Hulu, HBOMax, Warner Brothers, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, Amazon Studios.