About.
With a background in business and digital marketing, and a love for arts and entertainment, Art Direction & Supervision gives Ari the ability to successfully combine both worlds. He uses his creative craft, an understanding of platforms, and a grasp of culture to collaborate and produce the best product possible.
Since 2012, Ari has art directed internationally distributed and award winning commercials, branded content, films, and music videos. Currently, he manages the creative team at NBCUniversal as the Art Manager for The Kelly Clarkson Show. The nationally syndicated show recently won an Emmy for Best Art Direction! Take a peek by finding the YouTube channel here.
As one of the key creative leaders for each project, he encourages the team from concept to completion by his positive outlook, affinity for detail, handling pressure with ease and always looking for a solution. A versatile artist in various mediums with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Currently living & working in Los Angeles, CA.
Say hello: arijladen@gmail.com
Fun facts:
- Animal whisperer
- Self-taught musician (Guitar/Drums)
- Typography fiend
- Hamburger enthusiast
- Bay Area native (Go Giants!)
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Tetris devotee