Riccardo Valsecchi
Pushing boundaries at the intersection of video, design, visual branding, and generative AI
- Role
- Creative Lead Director & Strategist at Evilcreatives
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Riccardo Valsecchi
Creative Director, Post-Production Specialist and AI Expert with a decade of experience across film, fashion, sports, music, advertising, marketing, and entertainment. I thrive on pushing boundaries, leading projects from concept to delivery, and collaborating with brands, marketers, and visionaries to bring bold ideas to life. I mentor teams to sharpen their edge, expanding skills and capabilities to deliver work that disrupts expectations.A pioneer in AI integration, I blend technology with storytelling to explore uncharted creative territories. Award-winning documentary director, editor, and colorist with expertise in creative writing, photography, VR/AR, interactive media, and 3D modeling.Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve, MidJourney, Runway, Cinema4D, and Avid Media Composer. Fluent in Italian, English, and German, with a working knowledge of Spanish.I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with brands like Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, Speedo, The New York Times, and Whalar—creating work that leaves a mark.Portfolio: https://nbpro.myportfolio.com
Experience
Creative Lead Director & Strategist
Nov 2024 — Present · Brooklyn, NY, US
Crafting disruptive and innovative campaign concepts that redefine creativity- Leading multidisciplinary teams of designers, writers, and AI specialists to execute bold visions- Developing brand identity strategies that transform and position clients uniquely in the market- Integrating AI tools into creative workflows to enhance innovation and streamline production- Pitching and presenting compelling creative strategies to secure client alignment and buy-in- Conducting research and analyzing trends to keep projects relevant and forward-thinking- Managing the entire project lifecycle, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met- Collaborating with clients and stakeholders to align creative vision with business goals- Experimenting with new technologies and storytelling techniques to push creative boundaries- Mentoring and inspiring teams to foster a culture of creativity, innovation, and growth.
Education
Lizard Accademie Musicali
Certificate, Sound Mixing
1996 — 1998
Reichman University
Certificate, Journalism
2008 — 2008
Liceo Classico A. Manzoni
High School Diploma, Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
1990 — 1996
New York Film Academy
Film-making
2013 — 2014
Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna
Master of Arts - MA, Disciplines of Art, Music and Drama (theater and filmmaking)
1996 — 2001
Skills
- Photography
- Writing
- Journalism
- Magazines
- Publishing
- Storytelling
- Newspapers
- Books
- Art
- Research
- Music
- Fashion
- Politics
- Editorial
- Blogging
- Editing
- New Media
- Copywriting
- Web Content
- Copy Editing
- News Writing
- Press Releases
- Media Relations
- Documentaries
- Advertising
- Online Journalism
- Creative Writing
- Multimedia
- Feature Articles
- Online Marketing
- Social Media
- Photoshop
- Newspaper
- Film
- Social Networking
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Media
- Video
- Video Production
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