ABOUT ME - SIDE A
I'm Vito, an Associate Creative Director, an Art Director,
and a communication enthusiast.
For the past 15 years, I’ve been working at top international ad agencies like JWT, Jung von Matt, Leo Burnett, and BBDO. I’ve helped shape brands across all kinds of industries, making sure they hit their goals in smart and creative ways.
I've successfully created and coordinated local and international campaigns with real, positive impact. All while building strong relationships with all partners involved.
and a communication enthusiast.
For the past 15 years, I’ve been working at top international ad agencies like JWT, Jung von Matt, Leo Burnett, and BBDO. I’ve helped shape brands across all kinds of industries, making sure they hit their goals in smart and creative ways.
I've successfully created and coordinated local and international campaigns with real, positive impact. All while building strong relationships with all partners involved.
I still remember the sentences that my first CD told me when I did my first internship:
"When an Art Director looks at a rainbow, they first make sure
every drop has the right tone and placement."
every drop has the right tone and placement."
This lesson still guides me and it defines my style as a professional:
A love for the craft, attention to detail, and a solid strategic approach
before getting down to the fun of the creative process.
A love for the craft, attention to detail, and a solid strategic approach
before getting down to the fun of the creative process.
ABOUT ME - Side B
I'm originally from the south of Italy, more precisely Eboli, a small city near the Amalfi Coast.
My curiosity and love for advertising led me to live in some amazing places, including Milan, Hamburg, Budapest, Palermo, Turin, and now Düsseldorf, where I'm currently based and feel right at home.
My curiosity and love for advertising led me to live in some amazing places, including Milan, Hamburg, Budapest, Palermo, Turin, and now Düsseldorf, where I'm currently based and feel right at home.
My main hobby is slacklining - it's walking on a 2.5mm strip of webbing - and I also love camping, bike packing, and, once I'm there, playing chess, and reading.
Coming to think of it, all these activities have a lot to do with my professional side:
Problem-solving, enjoying the process, strategic thinking, and looking for good stories.
P.S. In the photo above, you can see me approaching the Highline for the first time
- a strip of webbing tied between two trees at an altitude of about 60m.
The fact is: I'm very, very, very very afraid of heights! Needless to say, I love a challenge.
If you would like to know more about me, just give a shout here:Coming to think of it, all these activities have a lot to do with my professional side:
Problem-solving, enjoying the process, strategic thinking, and looking for good stories.
P.S. In the photo above, you can see me approaching the Highline for the first time
- a strip of webbing tied between two trees at an altitude of about 60m.
The fact is: I'm very, very, very very afraid of heights! Needless to say, I love a challenge.
JOB ExperienceS
June 2022 - December 2024
Associate Creative Director @BBDO Germany
(Henkel Adhesive - Loctite Pulse)
April 2019 - May 2022
Senior Art Director @BBDO Germany
(Ford Europe, Dr. Oetker, Allianz, Whatsapp)
January 2018 - March 2019
Senior Art Director @Grey Düsseldorf
(P&G: Febreeze)
Senior Art Director @Grey Düsseldorf
(P&G: Febreeze)
March 2016 - December 2017
Senior Art Director @Leo Burnett Italy
(FCA Group: Fiat, 500, Jeep, Fiat Professional, Dodge)
Senior Art Director @Leo Burnett Italy
(FCA Group: Fiat, 500, Jeep, Fiat Professional, Dodge)
September 2013 - February 2016
Art Director @Mosaicoon Italy
(Vileda, Maker Faire, Almonature, MSC Cruise)
Art Director @Mosaicoon Italy
(Vileda, Maker Faire, Almonature, MSC Cruise)
September 2011 - February 2012
Junior Art Director @Ogilvy Budapest
(Theodora Mineral Water, Budapest Airport)
Junior Art Director @Ogilvy Budapest
(Theodora Mineral Water, Budapest Airport)
January 2011 - August 2011
Intern @Jung von Matt Alster
(Mercedes)
Intern @Jung von Matt Alster
(Mercedes)
August 2009 - February 2010
Intern @JWT Milan
(Heineken)
Intern @JWT Milan
(Heineken)
Languages
Italian (native)
English (fluent)
German (intermediate: B1.1)
Italian (native)
English (fluent)
German (intermediate: B1.1)
Awards
I was hands-on from start to finish in all the award-winning projects listed below. These projects were built around real briefs, aimed at selling actual products and solving real brand problems.
I might not have helped save forests, oceans, or lives, but I swear: I'm a good person.
New York Advertising Festival 2024
Finalist
ADCI Awards 2017
Silver for Integrated
ADCI Awards 2017
Silver for Integrated Campaign
Finalist
ADCI Awards 2017
Silver for Integrated
ADCI Awards 2017
Silver for Integrated Campaign
ADCI Awards 2016
Bronze for Integrated Campaign
Bronze for Integrated Campaign
ADCI Awards 2016
Gold for Print
Gold for Print
ADCI Awards 2016
Silver for Promo & Activation
Silver for Promo & Activation
Eurobest 2016
Shortlist for Interactive
ADC*E Awards 2012
Nomination for Web Film
Shortlist for Interactive
ADC*E Awards 2012
Nomination for Web Film
Gold Hammer 2012
Diploma for Web Film
Cannes Lions 2010
Bronze for Promo & Activation
Diploma for Web Film
Cannes Lions 2010
Bronze for Promo & Activation
Cannes Lions 2010
Bronze for Direct Marketing; shortlist for Integrated
ADC*E Awards 2010
Gold for Web & Alternative Use of Media
Bronze for Direct Marketing; shortlist for Integrated
ADC*E Awards 2010
Gold for Web & Alternative Use of Media