
BAKED COLLECTION LAUNCH
Milani’s first major launch of 2026 centered on a modern relaunch of the Baked Collection; a core franchise that has defined the brand for more than 10 years. With an updated formula and renewed energy around the line, the opportunity was to build a campaign that honored legacy while pushing the visual identity forward.
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I led cross-functional teams across packaging, in-store design, video, photography, social content, digital, and a custom PR mailer. Spanning 14–16 months, the work came together as one of Milani’s largest launches to date.
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The design language leaned into the tactile warmth of terracotta - a direct nod to the collection’s Italian baking process. Ingredient storytelling and formulation benefits were thoughtfully woven throughout the consumer journey to help communicate performance with clarity. The relaunch also served as the soft introduction of Milani’s evolving rebrand.
ROLE
Creative Direction, Integrated Launch Leadership, Brand World-Building, Design System Development, Cross-Channel Storytelling, Packaging + Retail Design Direction, Go-to-Market Creative Strategy
YEAR
2025-2026












PRODUCT PHOTO TEAM
Creative Director: Valerie Enriquez
Photographer & Retoucher: Emily Volles
CREDITS
MODEL PHOTO TEAM
Creative Director: Valerie Enriquez
Photographer: Shan Benson
DIT: Chris Keller
1st Assistant: Seth Gudmunson
2nd Assistant: Robb Epifano
3rd Assistant: Sash Popovic
Producer: Nikki Tran
1st AD: Alison Chan
Lead MUA: Carol Park
HMUA assistant: Shahd Sirope
HMUA assistant: Magdalena Ayon
Lead Hair: Travis Takara
Hair Assistant: Kelsie Daily
PA: Richard Zepeda
PA: Edgar Castillo
PA: Sam Lau
Model: Arah Cho
Model: Olivia Karina
Model: Stasya Generalova
VIDEO TEAM
Creative Director/Writer:Valerie Enriquez
Director/Editor: Jordan Moran
Cinematographer: Michael Greenwood
1st AD: Alison Chan
Producer: Nikki Tran
1st AC: Jon Wong
Gaffer: Griffin Nex
Key Grip: Mike Radeff
Product Cinematographer: Andrés Aragón
Editor: Andrew Etzweiler
Colorist: Ashton Thomas
Set Designer: Anastasia Parks
Art PA: Robert Kruczek
Wardrobe: Rosie Benson
Lead MUA: Carol Park
HMUA assistant: Shahd Sirope
HMUA assistant: Magdalena Ayon
Lead Hair: Travis Takara
Hair Assistant: Kelsie Daily
PA: Richard Zepeda
PA: Edgar Castillo
PA: Sam Lau
Art Direction Assist: Jaimie Carlsson
& Emily Volles
Design Assist: Nicole Kurtz
Model: Olivia Karina
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