Evan Ortiz

Art Director, Photo @ Airbnb | ex-Apple, Bloomberg

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

About

Award-winning creative leader with 10+ years of experience in art direction, creative production, and brand storytelling. Proven success in leading high-impact visual strategies, leveraging emerging technologies, optimizing workflows, managing diverse creative teams for global brands like Apple and Bloomberg.

Experience

  • Art Director, Photo at Airbnb
    Sep 2025 - Present · 11 mos

  • Visual Designer at Apple
    Jul 2024 - Sep 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Bloomberg Businessweek ()
    • Creative Producer
      Apr 2016 - Jun 2024 · 8 yrs 3 mos

      • Conceptualized, commissioned, and edited award-winning visual content for digital and print platforms. • Led the visual redesign of Bloomberg Pursuits’ web page, increasing audience engagement and traffic. • Curated and managed high-value photo assets within Bloomberg’s DAM system. • Reduced yearly art costs by 20% through negotiated contracts and licensing agreements to optimize budget efficiency. • Expanded creative roster by 100+ diverse photographers and artists, increasing diversity and audience engagement. • Increased reader subscriptions by launching an original monthly visual feature • Pitched ideas for magazine and website features which regularly published.

    • Contributing Photo Editor
      Aug 2015 - Apr 2016 · 9 mos

      Curated, sourced, and edited imagery for major news and feature stories, working with global wire services, stock agencies, and independent photographers. • Maintained and enhanced Bloomberg Businessweek’s photographer database, increasing inclusivity and diversity of commissions. • Spearheaded large-scale photo productions, including concept research, set design, and shoot execution. • Led DAM management and photo archiving, ensuring seamless retrieval and organization for editorial use. • Strengthened visual storytelling strategies, ensuring all images aligned with the brand's editorial and creative direction.

    • Intern
      Jun 2015 - Aug 2015 · 3 mos

  • Assistant Studio Manager at Rochester Institute of Technology
    Dec 2011 - May 2015 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    • Managed studio and location-based photography projects, increasing revenue by 15% through digital workflow optimization. • Trained and mentored a team of student staff, ensuring smooth project execution. • Produced digital photography for portfolios, multimedia projects, and web-based content.

  • Intern - Lens Department at The New York Times
    Jun 2014 - Aug 2014 · 3 mos

    • Planned weekly editorial meeting • Scheduled content to be published • Reviewed Lens e-mail address for story pitches • Researched independent stories • Participated in the "Photos of the Day" edit with team of photo editors.