
Rita Sant Valentinas
Art Director | Brand Identity & Retail Creative Direction | Global Creative Consulting (USA • Europe • LATAM) | Founder of Savage Chic Studio
Salary / Daily rate
Paris, France
Mobility: London, New York
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
As an Art Director and Founder, I focus on brand identity, creative direction, and leading creative work across global markets. Shaped by New York's energy and Paris's refined sensibility, I bring a dual perspective that blends boldness with precision—guiding projects from early concept to refined execution across fashion, lifestyle, beauty, and experiential retail. Driven by cultural curiosity, I connect global influences into work that feels modern, intentional, and visually distinctive. I combine creative strategy with global brand consulting, helping brands refine their positioning, visual language, and market-specific storytelling. With a strategic mindset and clear creative direction, I balance high-level leadership with hands-on execution, moving from insight to output efficiently and decisively. As a founder, I approach creative work with both artistic instinct and entrepreneurial focus—shaping identities and experiences that feel relevant, elevated, and culturally aware. Open to global collaborations across fashion, lifestyle, hospitality, and creative agencies seeking elevated brand direction, consulting, and culturally informed design.
Work experience
Art Director
Self-employed
Jan 2023 - Present
3 years 10 months
New York, NY, USA
Creative director at luxury division usa (Ralph Lauren, Azzaro, Mugler, Cologne Atlier)
L'Oréal
Mar 2020 - Dec 2022
2 years 10 months
New York, NY, USA
Freelance Art Director
Macy's, David Yurman, Alice and Olivia, L'Oréal, Shiseido, Clinique
Sep 2017 - Mar 2020
2 years 7 months
New York, NY, USA
Art Director
Laird + Partners
Aug 2016 - Nov 2017
1 year 4 months
Creative Designer
Moroccanoil
Sep 2013 - Jan 2015
1 year 5 months
Internship
Ralph Lauren
Aug 2010 - Jan 2011
6 months
Graphic Designer
Zelcie Corporation
Jun 2007 - Jul 2010
3 years 2 months
sales
C. O. Bigelow
Jan 2002 - Jan 2004
2 years 1 month
– sales and consulting in cosmetic.
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology
A.A.S, Production management in fashion and related industries
Fashion Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fabric styling
2006 - 2010
3 years 9 months
Licenses & certifications
Advanced Digital Marketing and Growth Strategies
Issued: Apr 2023