This sounds like such an amazing opportunity! It’s so cool that you were able to work in New York doing what you’re passionate about is truly inspiring. It sounds like working at Steve Madden has been a great experience for you and would be amazing for others who are passionate about fashion as well as Art Direction. You’ve done a lot of things that I wouldn’t think of to be a part of Art Direction, but it all sounds really cool. I feel inspired to keep working towards doing things on the creative side, despite also being in the Brand Strategy concentration. I hope something comes from this in the future, you definitely seem like you’re ready to jump in and help the Steve Madden team at any time.

Reading your post showed how passionate you are for art direction and fashion. The hands on experience that you’ve been able to receive at Steve Madden sounds amazing and how colleagues are able to help shape your skills and confidence within the industry. The skills you’ve gained here sound very crucial for this industry and I’m excited to see where this experience takes you and your career!

Your blog talking about your experience working at Steve Madden as an Art Direction Intern opened my eyes to how incredible this opportunity is. I remember you talked about this during orientation last month, and I remember thinking how amazing that was. Working in something you’re passionate about not only helps you gain access to fields you’re interested in but also makes your experience enjoyable. The ability to work a photo shoot and spread your creative ideas with an iconic brand is astonishing. From the skills and learning experience you described, I see outstanding opportunities coming your way in the near future!

What an amazing opportunity! It’s super inspiring to hear such an amazing experience from a fellow Temple student in the Art Direction concentration. The amount of time and dedication you put into assisting photoshoots is amazing! From how you prepare sets, create mood boards, and take part in brainstorming sessions, your experience inspires me to strive forward with my creative side and not be afraid to explore all the possibilities art direction as a career has to offer. I never even considered tapping into the fashion industry with my art direction knowledge, and your story definitely has got me interested in it now!

It’s awesome to hear that interning at Steve Madden has solidified your career goals. Art Direction in the advertising world is super fascinating and is always evolving. The career path has so many layers to it and it’s great to hear you got to participate in many hands-on projects that allowed you to explore your passion. Good luck with all you do in the future!