Vincenzo Damato is the Art Director at VMI, a Journey studio who’s spent the past six years turning ambitious ideas into visuals that actually make sense (and occasionally look pretty good too). With a background in Interior Design and Environmental Architecture, Part 1 qualification, and a Master’s in Architectural Visualisation from the University of Kent, he started out on the more “traditional” architectural path - briefly working as a Junior Architect at OMA before realizing he preferred bringing ideas to life rather than waiting for them to be built.

Since stepping into the world of architectural visualisation, Vincenzo has worked his way up from Junior Visualiser to Art Director, now leading a team of artists while acting as the bridge between creative vision and client expectations. His focus sits at the intersection of storytelling and design, crafting strong concepts and narratives across both still imagery and animation, and making sure each project feels as compelling as it looks.

Outside of work, Vincenzo is either at the gym, deep into CrossFit, or planning his next trip somewhere far from home (the further, the better). He’s also a fan of long walks with no real destination - arguably where some of his best ideas come from. A firm believer that great work doesn’t come from burnout, he prioritizes balance, encouraging his team to leave the office early, recharge properly, and remember that life exists well beyond a screen. According to him, better living leads to better creating… even if deadlines occasionally try to disagree.