M A R I S S A E L L E R
Cellular: 917-805-8796, e-mail: marissaeller@att.netSUMMARY
Art Producer/Photo Editor skilled at sourcing photographers, negotiating fees, photo-editing, image research, casting, photo-shoot production and project management for all areas of the advertising and publishing industry.
EXPERIENCE
Macys.com, New York, NY
Fashion Producer, June-Present 2010
· Manage all shoot production for macys.com on figure fashion shoots.
· Hire new photographers, hair and makeup artists and stylists.
· Schedule and book creative teams for daily fashion photo shoots producing over 100 images per day.
· Search for and cast new models.
License Consultant, January-February 2010 (freelance)
· Consulted on strategies to expand the commercial licensing side of the business.
· Conducted research and negotiated image licensing fees.
TBWA\Chiat\Day, New York, NY
Art Buyer/Art Producer, July-August 2009 (freelance)
· Sourced and negotiated photography and usage fees for a national healthcare campaign.
· Commissioned and managed illustrations for global campaigns for Absolut and Michelin.
· Coordinated storyboard illustrations and stock art research and purchase negotiations.
· Generated estimates for the Account teams and cut vendor purchase orders.
· Collaborated with creative, account, broadcast and print production departments.
The New York Times, New York, NY
Photo Editor/Producer, January 2008-April 2009 (full-time freelance)
· Responsible for the production for a viral campaign for nytimes.com/conversations
including securing celebrity talent, overseeing the on-set film production, directed edit sessions,
commissioned and supervised the website design and functionality.
· Casted and negotiated talent, sourced music and booked recording studios for radio spots.
· Produced photo shoots and sourced images for New York Times advertising.
· Procured and edited images from advertisers for special advertising sections.
· Selected content and managed production of New York Times on Air for Jet Blue Airlines.
Bartle Bogle Hegarty, New York, NY
Art Buyer/Art Producer, April 2005-November 2007
· Oversaw all aspects of art buying on global accounts including AXE Body Spray, New
York City Tourism, Vaseline Lotion, Johnnie Walker, British Airways, Smirnoff, Sobe and EDS.
· Responsible for negotiating and managing production budgets of for over half a million dollars.
· Managed all stages of pre-production and on set photo production including estimating,
casting, client presentations, production schedules, budget management, contracts and billing.
· Collaborated with over 25 in-house creative teams in selecting the top advertising, fashion,
location, still- life and interior photographers for worldwide print campaigns.
· Interfaced on all levels of production with Creative Directors, Account Directors, Print
Production, Web Developers and Accounting.
· Sourced and negotiated photographers, producers, illustrators, stylists, models, stock
images, CGI imaging, model-makers and typographers.
· Conducted image searches, negotiated usage rights and fielded copyright inquiries.
Assouline Inc. & Assouline Publishing, New York, NY
Senior Art Buyer/Producer, April 2000-March 2005
· Managed the development from initial concept to final print production for custom
magazines, advertising campaigns, catalogs, custom book publications and press
kits for clients including: Bergdorf Goodman, Cartier, Coach, Movado, Baby
Phat, Vivre, ABC Carpet & Home and NY Sports Clubs.
· Responsible for all art buying, casting, including negotiating rates and usage for all talent
including photographers, stylists, hair and make-up artists, illustrators,
writers and stock images.
· Purchased and managed the retouching and printing including on set press checks.
· Handled daily client relations in coordinating projects and delegated the daily workflow.
· Created and maintained comprehensive production schedules, budgets and final billing.
· Performed the research and negotiations for images used in coffee table books including:
Daniel Boulud, Oscar de la Renta, Donna Karan, Carolina Herrera and The Hamptons.
· Served as Publicity Manager for the Assouline brand and multiple book titles, liaising
with publications including: W Magazine, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Elle and New York.
Pluzynski & Associates, New York, NY
Senior Account Executive/Producer, August 1995-April 1998, September 1998-March 2000
· Managed all stages of catalog development from initial concepts through final print production
for clients including: Cartier, Mayors, Claire’s Accessories, Champs and Domestications.
· Responsible for all production including the booking of photographers, stylists, art directors,
hair and make-up artists, illustrators, copywriters, translators, locations and casting.
· Created estimates, production schedules and managed on-site photography.
· Interfaced with clients daily and served as a liaison between all departments.
Ammirati Puris Lintas, New York, NY
Account Executive, April 1998-September 1998
· Responsible for managing the creation and production of eight GMC car catalogs.
· Supervised creative concepts, photo-shoots and print production.
· Maintained daily client contact for eight GMC car brands.
Ackerley Advertising, New York, NY
Designer/Sales Support, June 1994-March 1995
· Created and produced sales support materials for and served as a liaison to media buyers.
SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Bridge, Photoshop, Encoda and Pirate advertising accounting programs.
EDUCATION
Northeastern University, Boston. B.S in Art, Minor in Graphic Design and Photography; Cum Laude
· Casted and negotiated talent, sourced music and booked recording studios for radio spots.
· Produced photo shoots and sourced images for New York Times advertising.
· Procured and edited images from advertisers for special advertising sections.
· Selected content and managed production of New York Times on Air for Jet Blue Airlines.
Bartle Bogle Hegarty, New York, NY
Art Buyer/Art Producer, April 2005-November 2007
· Oversaw all aspects of art buying on global accounts including AXE Body Spray, New
York City Tourism, Vaseline Lotion, Johnnie Walker, British Airways, Smirnoff, Sobe and EDS.
· Responsible for negotiating and managing production budgets of for over half a million dollars.
· Managed all stages of pre-production and on set photo production including estimating,
casting, client presentations, production schedules, budget management, contracts and billing.
· Collaborated with over 25 in-house creative teams in selecting the top advertising, fashion,
location, still- life and interior photographers for worldwide print campaigns.
· Interfaced on all levels of production with Creative Directors, Account Directors, Print
Production, Web Developers and Accounting.
· Sourced and negotiated photographers, producers, illustrators, stylists, models, stock
images, CGI imaging, model-makers and typographers.
· Conducted image searches, negotiated usage rights and fielded copyright inquiries.
Assouline Inc. & Assouline Publishing, New York, NY
Senior Art Buyer/Producer, April 2000-March 2005
· Managed the development from initial concept to final print production for custom
magazines, advertising campaigns, catalogs, custom book publications and press
kits for clients including: Bergdorf Goodman, Cartier, Coach, Movado, Baby
Phat, Vivre, ABC Carpet & Home and NY Sports Clubs.
· Responsible for all art buying, casting, including negotiating rates and usage for all talent
including photographers, stylists, hair and make-up artists, illustrators,
writers and stock images.
· Purchased and managed the retouching and printing including on set press checks.
· Handled daily client relations in coordinating projects and delegated the daily workflow.
· Created and maintained comprehensive production schedules, budgets and final billing.
· Performed the research and negotiations for images used in coffee table books including:
Daniel Boulud, Oscar de la Renta, Donna Karan, Carolina Herrera and The Hamptons.
· Served as Publicity Manager for the Assouline brand and multiple book titles, liaising
with publications including: W Magazine, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Elle and New York.
Pluzynski & Associates, New York, NY
Senior Account Executive/Producer, August 1995-April 1998, September 1998-March 2000
· Managed all stages of catalog development from initial concepts through final print production
for clients including: Cartier, Mayors, Claire’s Accessories, Champs and Domestications.
· Responsible for all production including the booking of photographers, stylists, art directors,
hair and make-up artists, illustrators, copywriters, translators, locations and casting.
· Created estimates, production schedules and managed on-site photography.
· Interfaced with clients daily and served as a liaison between all departments.
Ammirati Puris Lintas, New York, NY
Account Executive, April 1998-September 1998
· Responsible for managing the creation and production of eight GMC car catalogs.
· Supervised creative concepts, photo-shoots and print production.
· Maintained daily client contact for eight GMC car brands.
Ackerley Advertising, New York, NY
Designer/Sales Support, June 1994-March 1995
· Created and produced sales support materials for and served as a liaison to media buyers.
SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Bridge, Photoshop, Encoda and Pirate advertising accounting programs.
EDUCATION
Northeastern University, Boston. B.S in Art, Minor in Graphic Design and Photography; Cum Laude
