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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 

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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 

Sound Design: Jose Rijo Pedro 

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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