Carlo Blackmore
About Carlo Blackmore
Carlo Blackmore is a Senior Art Director at Foursquare, where he directs art direction, copywriting, and design for various marketing campaigns. He has extensive experience in creative design, having worked at several notable companies including Blackbaud and UNFCU.
Current Role at Foursquare
Carlo Blackmore serves as the Senior Art Director at Foursquare since 2021. In this role, he directs art direction, copywriting, and design execution for multichannel B2B and B2C marketing campaigns. His responsibilities include revamping Foursquare's website by designing wireframes and concepts for landing pages, social media, and email templates. He also manages freelance design and vendor relationships, ensuring smooth operations within the team.
Previous Experience in Design
Before joining Foursquare, Carlo Blackmore held several positions in the design field. He worked at UNFCU FOUNDATION INC as a Creative Design Manager from 2016 to 2021, where he led design initiatives. Prior to that, he spent five years as a Senior Creative Designer at Blackbaud from 2011 to 2016, and nine years as a Graphic Designer at MicroEdge, a division of Blackbaud, from 2002 to 2011. His early career included a role as a Graphic Designer at DMB&B from 2000 to 2002.
Education and Training
Carlo Blackmore studied at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for one year, focusing on Mechanical Engineering. He also attended G.W. Carver High School of Engineering & Science, where he developed foundational skills in engineering and design. His educational background supports his expertise in art direction and design.
Team Leadership and Process Improvement
At Foursquare, Carlo Blackmore has established team processes and workflows to enhance reliability, stakeholder communication, and collaboration. He has led the expansion of brand identity execution and guidelines during the company's rebrand, which included the development of illustrations, icons, and map visualizations. His leadership contributes to the overall effectiveness of the design team.
Early Career at Computer Sciences Corporation
Carlo Blackmore began his professional career at Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) as a Business Solutions Center Associate from 1997 to 1999. This role provided him with foundational experience in business solutions and design, setting the stage for his future endeavors in the creative industry.