Born by the Hudson, Niani is a creative problem solver - always thinking about how the world can be improved.
She enjoys taking insights and birthing unique concepts rooted in raw, human emotion.
Her 10 years of media production experience has strengthened her visual storytelling chops.
Niani attended Temple University where she studied Media Studies & Production with a Spanish Minor. After working for several years, she obtained a Master’s Degree from The Brandcenter where she studied Branding + Art Direction.
She recently interned at Translation concepting ideas for Netflix, NBA, Chase and AT&T.
CONTACT
nianipatterson@gmail.com
whereby.com/niani
WORK
Translation Intern Jun 25’ -Aug 25’
Havas Health Intern Jun 24’ - Aug 24’
HOT 97/WBLS Content Producer, 2022-Present
Essence Magazine, Account Manager, 2018-2020
U.S News & World Report, Account Manager, 2017-2018
SCHOOL
VCU Brandcenter M.S in Business with a concentration
in Art Direction
The One School portfolio program
Temple University, B.A in Media Studies & Prod,
Minor - Spanish
REVIEWS
“Amazing Art Director and Creative” - Henry Shafer-Coffey
“Niani's work ethic is unparalleled! Her equation of speed + great art direction make for epic projects!” - Monica Bains
“Niani is so solution oriented and you can 1000% always count on her to get something done! Great style too” - Britny Forbes
“The hardest-working Art Director I’ve ever known. I’ve honestly wondered more than once if she ever sleeps—or if she’s actually a superhero. Niani’s also super easy to work with and fun to hang out with” - Hoang Ho
RECOGNITION
Young Ones ADC - Merit Award
The One Club Bootcamp - 1st Place
Passaic County Film Festival - 2nd Place Award