Jovanna Tosello
About Jovanna Tosello
Jovanna Tosello is an accomplished Art Director currently working at The New York Times, where she serves as a visual strategist for the T Brand native advertising studio. She has previously held positions at notable organizations such as ACLU, Medium, and NBC News, contributing her expertise in animation and design across various projects.
Current Role at The New York Times
Jovanna Tosello serves as an Art Director at The New York Times since 2021. In this role, she manages designers on multiple campaign executions and brand partnerships simultaneously. Additionally, she acts as a visual strategist for The New York Times' native advertising studio, T Brand. Her responsibilities include overseeing the creative direction and ensuring the visual integrity of various projects.
Previous Experience at Medium
Before her tenure at The New York Times, Jovanna worked as an Art Director - Editorial at Medium from 2019 to 2021. During this period, she contributed to the visual aspects of editorial content, enhancing the overall reader experience through her design expertise.
Experience at NBC News
Jovanna Tosello held multiple roles at NBC News, including Art Director - Motion Graphics/Motion Graphics Designer for the show STAYTUNED in 2018 and Art Director - Editorial/Graphics Producer for TODAY from 2018 to 2019. Her work involved creating engaging motion graphics and editorial designs that contributed to the visual storytelling of these programs.
Educational Background
Jovanna Tosello studied at the California Institute of the Arts, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from 2005 to 2008. She furthered her education at the University of Southern California, achieving a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, she studied at Háskóla Íslands for 11 months in 2008.
Freelance and Early Career
Throughout her career, Jovanna has engaged in various freelance roles, including positions as an animator and art director for several companies such as MAC Cosmetics, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and ESPN. Her early career included internships and freelance work that helped her develop a diverse skill set in animation and design.