VISUAL ARTIST.
GLOBAL ART DIRECTOR.
AWARD-WINNING CREATIVE.
Matt Plaia is an esteemed visual artist, art director, and multi-faceted creative, based in Santa Monica. His expertise spans a diverse array of services including brand development, graphic design, creative strategy, and writing. Renowned for his global outreach, Matt has established a dynamic portfolio with an international clientele encompassing North America, Europe, and Latin America.
VISUAL ARTIST.
GLOBAL ART DIRECTOR.
AWARD-WINNING CREATIVE.
Matt Plaia is an esteemed visual artist, art director, and multi-faceted creative, based in Santa Monica. His expertise spans a diverse array of services including brand development, graphic design, creative strategy, and writing. Renowned for his global outreach, Matt has established a dynamic portfolio with an international clientele encompassing North America, Europe, and Latin America.
In his professional journey, Matt has contributed significantly to property development for leading entertainment studios, crafted distinctive lifestyle brand designs, and spearheaded innovative digital marketing campaigns for prestigious real estate partners.
The year 2020 marked a series of significant achievements for Matt as the Marketing Art Director for Warner Bros’ Stage 13. His impactful and engaging content was celebrated with several prestigious awards, including a Webby Award for Comedy in “Special,” Telly Awards in multiple categories for “Special,” “Family Style,” and “It’s Bruno!”
Following these accolades, in 2021, Matt’s artistic prowess was further recognized when his outdoor, interactive exhibit, Sign-Posts On the Way to What May Be, was showcased to the AIGA Design Educators Community. His artistic endeavors focus on exploring themes such as art therapy, design conservation, hybridity, and surrealism. Recently, Matt has delved into emerging AI technologies, assessing their impact on graphic design, art direction, and creative strategy.
In 2022, Matt led the successful rebranding of New York City’s premier real estate brand, Triplemint, culminating in an impressive merger with the globally renowned real estate firm, The Agency RE, led by industry leader Mauricio Umansky. Currently, Matt serves as the Art Director at The Agency, where he continues to lead design, branding, and creative strategy for a diverse range of international clients across various industries.
In his professional journey, Matt has contributed significantly to property development for leading entertainment studios, crafted distinctive lifestyle brand designs, and spearheaded innovative digital marketing campaigns for prestigious real estate partners.
The year 2020 marked a series of significant achievements for Matt as the Marketing Art Director for Warner Bros’ Stage 13. His impactful and engaging content was celebrated with several prestigious awards, including a Webby Award for Comedy in “Special,” Telly Awards in multiple categories for “Special,” “Family Style,” and “It’s Bruno!”
Following these accolades, in 2021, Matt’s artistic prowess was further recognized when his outdoor, interactive exhibit, Sign-Posts On the Way to What May Be, was showcased to the AIGA Design Educators Community. His artistic endeavors focus on exploring themes such as art therapy, design conservation, hybridity, and surrealism. Recently, Matt has delved into emerging AI technologies, assessing their impact on graphic design, art direction, and creative strategy.
In 2022, Matt led the successful rebranding of New York City’s premier real estate brand, Triplemint, culminating in an impressive merger with the globally renowned real estate firm, The Agency RE, led by industry leader Mauricio Umansky. Currently, Matt serves as the Art Director at The Agency, where he continues to lead design, branding, and creative strategy for a diverse range of international clients across various industries.
SPECIAL
2020 Award Winner, Comedy: Long Form, Marketing Art Director
FAMILY STYLE
2020 Award Finalist, Multicultural Community Engagement, Marketing Art Director
IT'S BRUNO!
2020 Award Finalist, Pets & Animals, Marketing Art Director
SPECIAL
2020 Bronze Winner, Comedy: Long Form or Series, Marketing Art Director
FAMILY STYLE
2020 Silver Winner, Branded Content: Non-Scripted Series, Marketing Art Director
IT'S BRUNO!
2020 Silver Winner, Social Video: Media & Entertainment, Marketing Art Director
SPECIAL
2020 Award Winner, Comedy: Long Form,
Marketing Art Director
FAMILY STYLE
2020 Award Finalist, Multicultural Community
Engagement, Marketing Art Director
IT'S BRUNO!
2020 Award Finalist, Pets & Animals,
Marketing Art Director
SPECIAL
2020 Bronze Winner, Comedy: Long Form
or Series, Marketing Art Director
FAMILY STYLE
2020 Silver Winner, Branded Content:
Non-Scripted Series, Marketing Art Director
IT'S BRUNO!
2020 Silver Winner, Social Video: Media
& Entertainment, Marketing Art Director