AMBROSIO

Ambrosio Avestruz is a highly experienced and versatile creative director with over 10 years of expertise in television production, visual design, and casting. Specializing in unscripted television, Ambrosio leads creative direction for development projects, including logo design, casting reels, sizzle edits, and visual assets for pitching. His broad portfolio spans multiple media formats, including TV networks and digital platforms such as CBS, Amazon Prime, MTV, and more. He is known for combining artistic vision with strategic design to create dynamic visual content that resonates across various audiences.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Creative Direction: Spearheaded the creative direction for numerous high-profile unscripted TV shows, including **CBS’s Come Dance with Me and Amazon Prime Video’s Tampa Baes.

• Sizzle Editing: Developed compelling sizzle reels and casting reels that contributed to the successful pitching of several major projects across top-tier networks, including **Paramount Network's Bar Rescue, MTV’s Kingin' with Tyga, and CNBC’s Adventure Capitalists.

• Design Leadership: Led the design and development of comprehensive project decks, bibles, and branding materials, shaping the visual identity of TV series and cross-media campaigns. 

• Brand Development: Created engaging marketing assets, including logos, promotional materials, posters, and digital content, effectively supporting content outreach and audience engagement.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Creative Director & Casting/Sizzle Editor

3 Ball Productions | 2013 - 2025

• Oversee the creative direction and design for the company’s development projects, encompassing a broad spectrum of unscripted genres for both traditional networks and digital platforms. 

• Design branding materials, logos, and pitch decks/bibles for new and ongoing projects, ensuring visual consistency and alignment with each project’s tone and narrative.

• Create high-impact sizzle reels, casting reels, and other marketing materials to aid in securing production deals with networks such as CBS, Paramount, MTV, Amazon Prime, and CNBC. 

Freelance Graphic Designer & Video Editor

Self-Employed | 2010 - Present

• Designed marketing materials, packaging, and promotional content for various brands and clients in television, film, and digital media.

• Delivered end-to-end visual design solutions, including the creation of logos, motion graphics, video editing, and media production services.

• Worked closely with clients to refine their brand and vision, delivering custom solutions that increased brand recognition and audience engagement.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

• Creative Direction & Visual Design: Conceptualization and execution of design strategies for television development, marketing, and branding.

• Casting & Sizzle Editing: Expert in producing compelling casting reels and sizzle reels that effectively pitch new projects and talent.

• Advanced Video Editing: Skilled in advanced editing techniques using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Final Cut Pro.

• Motion Graphics & Infographics: Creating dynamic, attention-grabbing visuals and motion graphics for TV and online platforms.

• Brand Development & Marketing Materials: Designing logos, pitch decks, posters, flyers, and packaging to support project branding and media outreach.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, InDesign, Acrobat

• Other Tools: Keynote, PowerPoint, Canva

• Video Editing & Motion Graphics: Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Premiere Pro

• Design & Presentation Software: Microsoft Office, Google Slides

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

San Diego State University | 2007 - 2009

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS:

• CBS's Come Dance with Me: Contributed to the development and successful launch of a dance competition series, creating dynamic branding and promotional materials. 

• Amazon Prime Video's Tampa Baes: Developed visually impactful marketing assets, helping secure the show’s production and success.

• MTV's Kingin' with Tyga & TBS's Funniest Wins: Designed captivating sizzle reels and branding assets to support the launch and promotion of these unscripted series.