Fabien Butazzi

Developed and executed multi-channel marketing strategies for professional imagery brands, boosting brand visibility and engagement in the UK market.

Created compelling content across diverse social media channels, product reviews, and promotional materials for brands including Samyang, Atomos, and Hoya.

Hosted engaging events and workshops, enhancing product education and fostering brand advocacy among professional photographers and enthusiasts.

Conducted product testing and reviews, providing valuable insights for brand partners and contributing to product development cycles.

Founded and led a creative studio, delivering commercial, real estate, and product photography, alongside freelance Creative Direction and Design Mentorship.

Collaborated with Deloitte to produce thousands of photos, training their groundbreaking internal AI model and driving future AI development.

Achieved significant industry recognition, including multiple 'Photographer of the Year' awards and exhibition placements in Chicago, San Diego, New York, and Vancouver.

Specialized in NFT and AI Art, digital strategy, and social media marketing, expanding creative services into emerging digital landscapes.

Delivered photography workshops and creative consultancy, sharing expertise and fostering talent in fine art and commercial applications.

Served as a highly qualified panel member for the international Digital Design Award, evaluating and recognizing excellence across various design categories.

Contributed expert insights as part of an independent jury comprising leading national and international design authorities and gurus.

Assessed submissions in Graphic Design, User Experience, Creative Direction, and User Interface Design, upholding rigorous industry standards.

Directed digital design strategy and execution across Europe, leading a global team of ~100 designers spanning 15 international offices.

Drove digital transformation initiatives for major brands in Finance, Insurance, Technology, Media, and Retail sectors, enhancing business agility and value.

Contributed to Endava's consistent ranking in E-Consultancy's Top 100 UK agencies, including #1 independently owned company in 2018.

Spearheaded confidential, high-impact design projects, integrating advanced digital technologies and early AI principles to deliver innovative solutions.

Provided strategic thinking and art direction, ensuring high-quality user experience and interface design across all digital deliverables.

Led global design and UX strategy, growing the design team to ~60 professionals worldwide and overseeing product and web design initiatives.

Drove significant Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) growth by spearheading the redesign of J.P. Morgan UK's digital platforms, earning a design award nomination.

Developed comprehensive brand guidelines and redesigned key digital assets for Bank of New York Mellon, including their UK website and document delivery web-app.

Transformed core business operations by implementing Agile methodologies and improving internal procedures with a strong UX focus.

Orchestrated the redesign of two main Kurtosys products and conceptualized new solutions for digital publishing, analytics, and internal improvement, from wireframing to final product.

Provided critical design leadership, recruitment, training, and mentorship for both internal teams and key financial clients like Aberdeen and State Street.

Directed creative strategy and UX design, enabling small local companies to achieve significant online growth and presence with limited budgets.

Developed comprehensive brand identities, corporate and e-commerce websites, brochures, and multimedia assets, including Flash animations.

Led client workshops to train and coordinate internal teams on design principles and digital implementation, fostering client independence.

Provided expert design and UX/UI consultancy for the launch of Queexo, a pioneering social media aggregator, enhancing its user adoption.

Managed and executed diverse design projects as an independent contractor and agency team member, specializing in corporate and e-commerce platforms, branding, and multimedia solutions.

Cultivated long-term, fruitful relationships with three key agencies by consistently delivering high-quality, client-centric design solutions.

Dedicated 20% of work time to continuous research and skill development, ensuring innovative and best-fit solutions for clients, including a digital Christmas card project for Yahoo Italy.

Provided end-to-end project management, from creative direction and web design to photography and multimedia development for various clients.

Directed art and graphic design for high-profile cultural institutions, including the Uffizi Gallery, elevating digital presence and user engagement.

Spearheaded a pioneering artistic project, recognized with international prizes and national TV coverage, predating and competing with Google Art Project.

Digitized an extensive collection of classic Italian masterpieces by artists like Giotto, Vasari, and Lippi through specialized photography.

Designed and developed websites for a diverse client portfolio, ranging from independent companies to regional government bodies, including health and job services.

Provided creative direction for the Geomag website project, enhancing brand presence and user experience through strategic design.

Designed and developed interactive CD-ROM interfaces using Flash, showcasing multimedia expertise for various applications.

Executed commercial photography for product catalogues and delivered bespoke website designs for a media provider and an estate agent.

Contributed as a Junior Art Director in a startup environment, developing brand identities and web designs for various projects.

Designed CD-ROM interfaces and played a key role in the visual development of a local news aggregator kiosk project.

Designed and developed engaging web experiences for pioneering Italian internet portals, serving diverse clients including fashion e-commerce (Café Noir) and telecommunication companies (CDC1085).

Contributed to the launch of Italy's first network of portals, setting early industry standards for digital presence and user engagement.

Pioneered web design and development for Italy's nascent internet industry, contributing to the creation of SuperEva, one of the first national portals.

Developed Firenze.net, Italy's first local news portal, and the website for WeB@nk, an early Italian online banking agency.

Successfully participated in Web Design contests and was nominated among the 'Top 10 Web Designers to Watch' in Italy by HOW Magazine, affirming early career impact and innovation.

Gained foundational experience as a Web Designer and Developer, contributing to early digital projects.

Applied basic HTML and CSS skills to develop web content, establishing a strong technical base in web development.

Supported LILA's mission in AIDS prevention, treatment, and harm reduction through direct volunteer engagement.

Contributed to community outreach and support services, working with individuals with HIV and advocating for health and social policies.