Annie Sperling
Art Director, Video Director, Photographer, Painter
Los Angeles, CA; Paris, France
Summary
Motivated Production Designer with 25 years of experience turning creative concepts into striking visuals. Driven to maintain consistency with the intended style while producing unique designs. Determined to remain attentive to detail while working efficiently to deliver projects within set budget.
Flexible in creating designs that consistently follow the creative vision and direction as the project evolves. Focused on researching stylistic ideas to develop the appropriate design execution. Proficient in the latest technology with the expertise and creativity to integrate industry trends.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Production Designer
David LaChapelle Studios
Los Angeles
01.2006 - Current
- Two cover designs for Taschen books: Heaven to Hell, Lost and Found
- Various video projects, Art projects, commercials from 2005. Artists include Doja Cat, Elton John, Daphne Guiness,Katy Perry. Award winning content with Deisel Jeans and Travis Scott's album cover.
- Hire crew for each project. Remain on budget through project management.
- Design documents with visual vibes and set designs for the Art, commercial and music video concepts.
- Designed and executed designs that adhered to overall creative vision and direction.
Production Designer
Entertainment Partners, Pretty Bird, Smuggler, CXA, NYC, Various Production
Los Angeles
01.2023 - Current
- Worked with various artists: Taylor Swift, Gwen Stefani, Kylie Minogue, Selena Gomez, The Weeknd, Die Antword, Miley Cyrus, Elton Joh, Coldplay/ Rihanna.
- Worked with technical teams to effectively incorporate lighting, sound and other features.
- Executed designs that adhered to overall creative vision and direction.
- Produced detailed rough drafts and scale work-ups showcasing set, scenery and property demands.
- Liaised with vendors and suppliers to procure decorative materials.
- Coordinated set design, propping and decoration in conjunction with photo art directors.
Artist For Nuit Blanche Paris 2022/2023
Eva Albarran & Co
Paris,
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Designed and executed a 12 minute film that was projected at La Piscine d"Hiver at Molitor in Paris. The program consisted of a psychedelic film about color inspired by the work of Hieronymus Bosch. A dancer was suspended above Molitor's famous Piscine d'Hiver and performed in front of the projections that filled the space. This program ran all evening as part of The 2022 program of Nuit Blanche.
- Co- collaborator with graphic artist Mark Michaelson. Created a series of ecological paper based, plantable, FLEURS DE LEAST. We printed the flower design in collaboration with a Paris based hand made, seed infused paper company, Parsemains. These small signs were placed all along the sites of 2023's Nuit Blanche, along the Seine. Here people were invited to take the cards and plant them. Furthering Paris's green economy, the signs grow into a beautiful native wildflower mix.
Experiential Design
Self
Los Angeles
01.2022 - Current
- Designed in collaboration with IHeartComix, Billie Eilish's release event for "Happier Than Ever'
- Designed fundraising events for San Pedro ecology group AltaSea, 2020, 2021 Blue Hour Produced a large scale video mapping on a huge Naval ship as part of a outdoor movie experience in 2020 with Mason Rothschild.
- In 2021, 2022 following year, organized 2 murals for their interior AltaSea's warehouse space.
- AltaSea's 2022, Blue Hour event. Organized over 20 artists, lighting design for the fundraising event with Cynthia Hirschhorn.
- Oversaw production and delivery of creative assets for virtual and in-person events.
- Worked closely with external event platforms and agency partners on design, platform integrations and experience implementation.
- Developed experiential events by creating look and feel and following company guidelines..
Mural Artist
Self, LA City
Los Angeles
01.2002 - 01.2010
- Created concept designs and sketches to develop images and scenes on large scale buildings and in interior locations.
- Ordered and maintained adequate supply of materials, supplies, and equipment and stayed on budget throughout.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art
University of Los Angeles, CA, USA
Los Angeles, Ca 01.1983 - 01.1987
Skills
Visual design expertise, painting and faux finish, photography, video directing and editing
undefinedTimeline
Production Designer
Entertainment Partners, Pretty Bird, Smuggler, CXA, NYC, Various Production
01.2023 - Current
Artist For Nuit Blanche Paris 2022/2023
Eva Albarran & Co
10.2022 - 11.2023
Experiential Design
Self
01.2022 - Current
Production Designer
David LaChapelle Studios
01.2006 - Current
Mural Artist
Self, LA City
01.2002 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Art
University of Los Angeles, CA, USA
01.1983 - 01.1987
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