Justin LaBaw-Rivers

Justin LaBaw-Rivers

Art Dierctor at Slingshot Labs

Greater Los Angeles Area

Current
Past
Education
  • University of Florida
Connections
259 connections
Industry
Online Media

Justin LaBaw-Rivers’s Summary

Over 9 years of experience within the interactive design space, i've had the pleasure of working with brands such as: American Idol, Billboard, CBS Interactive, Discovery Channel, Dr. Pepper, FOX, GreenDimes, HBO, Hasbro, HULU, MARVEL, (RED), & T-Mobile

Justin LaBaw-Rivers’s Specialties:

Interactive Design
- Entertainment/Games
- Mobile
- Web 2.0 Applications
- Eco-Green/Non-Profit
Information Architecture
User Interface Design
Brand Development
- Visual Identity
- Core Strategic Development
Online/Offline Creative Strategy
Rich Media (Widget Design & Experience)
FaceBook Applications (Design & Experience)
Creative & Viral Marketing


Justin LaBaw-Rivers’s Experience

  • Art Director

    Slingshot Labs

    (Public Company; NEWS; Internet industry)

    June 2009Present (8 months)

    Our mission at Slingshot Labs is to be a fast-mover in the quickly evolving Web2.0 landscape. We form, launch, and provide the critical momentum for companies to successfully become leaders in their markets. Our primary focus is on building companies that have engaging, disruptive, and unique approaches.

    Current companies: DailyFill.com, MovieFill.com Social Plan (MySpace Events Platform & more), Catchme.com, Linfo.com

  • Owner

    Me&Marsh

    (Online Media industry)

    January 2001Present (9 years 1 month)

    We are a Creative Solutions Agency.

    From providing intuitive user experiences to developing engaging creative & viral marketing campaigns, Me&Marsh is well equipped to for all of a client's needs. Based in Los Angeles, CA, we are a unique blend of visual artists, cultivation, and creativity..

  • Interactive Art Director

    TONIC

    (Privately Held; Online Media industry)

    June 2007December 2009 (2 years 7 months)

    TONIC is a refreshing company that finds uplifting ways to invigorate and strengthen people’s lives and the planet. Its flagship service, GreenDimes (www.greendimes.com), is already the leader in reducing the amount of unsolicited postal mail and catalogs delivered to U.S. mailboxes. Through TONIC services and products, our hopes are people will change the world a little bit at a time.

  • Interactive Art Director

    Buzztone.

    (Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)

    May 2006August 2007 (1 year 4 months)

    Buzztone is a Los Angeles based non-traditional advertising + marketing agency..Clients include.(RED), Bacardi, 42 BELOW, Microsoft, Shutterfly, AOL, Discovery Channel, Target.....and many more .

    Core responsbilities: Develop and conceptualize creative marketing and viral campaigns, Conduct & lead in-depth design research sessions amongst in-house creative team, Communicate and work directly with CSO on large scale presentations, Set design tone and style for each campaign..

  • Sr. Designer

    YAHOO!

    (Public Company; YHOO; Internet industry)

    September 2005May 2006 (9 months)

    Sr. Interaction Designer for the newly relaunched Yahoo! Games including Creative lead in the design development of Yahoo! Chess beta.

  • Sr. Designer

    Hands On Mobile Entertainment (Formerly (M)Forma)

    (Privately Held; Wireless industry)

    June 2004September 2005 (1 year 4 months)

  • Jr. Art Director

    Essence Magazine (Online & Offline)

    (Public Company; Publishing industry)

    September 2003June 2004 (10 months)

  • Creative

    VIBE Magazine

    (Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Publishing industry)

    September 2002September 2003 (1 year 1 month)


Justin LaBaw-Rivers’s Education

  • University of Florida

    Bachelors , Fine Arts in Graphic Design


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