VP, GLOBAL CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT
Spin Master, LA / NY / TORONTO
2024 - 2025

  • Head of full service in-house agency across full portfolio of 30+ global brands inclusive of strategy, copy, art direction, design, video production, digital production, campaign / program management, and full scale photo + video studios

  • Lead, direct and inspire all strategy, creative, and production teams on development and execution of global creative campaigns across all touch points including TV/OLV, social, digital, experiential, retail, collaborations, partnerships, etc.

  • Move brands into cultural zeitgeist with innovative and breakframe creative campaigns and collaborations 

  • Drive change management, scaling agency + studio capabilities and efficiencies 

  • Source and lead outside agencies + vendors

  • Partner with Global Markets on all in-market creative, assuring global resonance and effectiveness 

  • Sample of Brands: Paw Patrol, Rubik's, Kinetic Sand, Monster Jam, Tech Deck, Hatchimals, Etch-a-Sketch, Dora the Explorer 


VP, CREATIVE MARKETING
Tailored Brands, LA / NY / SF / ATL
2022 - 2024

  • Brands: Men’s Wearhouse, Joseph A. Bank, Moores (Canada), K&G Fashion

  • Head of full service in-house creative department across entire portfolio of brands inclusive of art direction, design, copy, digital video, and digital production departments

  • Lead, direct and inspire creatives teams from start to finish on campaigns (brand and promotional) across all touch points, inclusive of paid and owned + operated channels including TV/OLV, social, web, e-commerce, in-store, e-mail, etc.

  • Partner with external production partners (video + still), top-tier agencies, and media partners on all brand creative, seasonal campaigns, and overall brand building opportunities and partnerships


SVP, EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR + EDITOR
Hello Sunshine, Los Angeles
2019 - 2022

  • Brands: P+G, Buick, Pepsi Co, Apple, Diagio, Kitchen-Aid, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, HBO, Mailchimp, AT&T, MGM, Draper James, Elizabeth Arden, Hello Sunshine, Reese Book Club

  • Head of full service in-house + branded content agency inclusive of marketing, design, copy, digital video, social, web, production, editorial, project management departments 

  • Lead, direct and inspire creatives teams from start to finish on all creative, campaigns and partnerships inclusive of owned + operated channels, branded content, and Reese’s Book Club

  • Partner with external studios, publishing houses, brands/clients on shared and sponsored initiatives


GLOBAL CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Mattel, Los Angeles
2014 - 2019

  • Executive leader of in-house agency responsible for all domestic & global advertising, design, copy, and creative across all mediums on Barbie and all dolls

  • Lead and direct full creative department as well as external agencies and vendors as extension to team

  • Created ongoing, award-winning You Can Be Anything campaign launching brand turnaround

  • Launched new Barbie body-types landing TIME cover story

  • Led The Dream Gap Project social mission program


ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Publicis Groupe (formerly Rosetta), Los Angeles
2013 - 2014

  • Brands: Samsung, American Airlines, Best Buy, Whole Foods, AEG, Lebron James, Jay Z, Coachella, Lollapalooza, ComicCon, NBA, SXSW

  • Led Creative Direction and Execution on Samsung Mobile Account + Samsung Partners

  • Led concept + development of Samsung Rewards On Tap program

  • Led concept, development and execution of Samsung Holiday Helpers experiential campaign

  • Led creative on product launches resulting in break-frame pitches and launch tactics


CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Freelance
2008 - 2013

  • Agencies: DraftFCB, Rosetta, BLITZ, Rauxa, Ideaology, OneEighteen, UEG, Firestation, ADK America, Kelliher Samets Volk (VT), Riggs Partners (SC), Title TK (NY), Gunn Jerkens, Pacific Communications, Tilllate Magazine (UK), BBDO (NY), Ways + Means (LA)

  • Brands: Sony, Samsung, Audi, SONOS, TNT, TBS, FX, Activate Vitamin Water, AT&T, Aquafresh, POM Wonderful, Teleflora, Children’s Hospital, Hot Wheels, MacAfee, Lantronix, Disney, Campbell’s Soup, Cacique Cheese, Air Tahiti Nui


ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Pitch, Los Angeles
2010 - 2011

  • Brands: Burger King, NBC, Hasbro, Nerf, Fox, Universal, Paramount, Marvel, Nickelodeon

  • Responsible for concept + development of integrated creative advertising to satisfy both Burger King and their licensed partnerships

  • Developed Pitch as a new agency, building their advertising department from the ground up

  • Responsible for seeing all concepts through production and post-production across all mediums


SENIOR WRITER + ART DIRECTOR
McCann Erickson, New York
2003 - 2007

  • Brands: Verizon Wireless, Wendy’s, Clearasil, Bertolli, Certs, Band-Aid, KOHL’S, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, Viagra, Stayfree, Lunesta, New Business

  • Led concept and development of integrated advertising campaigns across numerous domestic and global brands

  • Responsible for seeing all concepts through production and post-production across all mediums

  • Managed and developed junior creative teams as well as production studio staff


ART DIRECTOR
Euro RSCG Life, New York
2000 - 2003

  • Brands: NYPD, Kerry Lotion, Four-Way Nasal Spray, Pro2, Levitra, Pravachol, Effexor

  • Responsible for print and TV concept and production on all brands

  • Developed collateral from original concept through to production

  • Responsible for presentation of work both internally and directly to clients

  • Assisted with generating new business for both new and existing clients


EDUCATION

Syracuse University
Advertising + Communication

AdHouse
Portfolio School


AWARDS

Adweek Brand Genius (Barbie)
Contagious Brand of the Year (Barbie)
1 Silver Lion (Barbie “Imagine the Possibilities” - Cyber)
2 Clios (Barbie “Imagine the Possibilities”, @barbiestyle Zoolander Campaign)
2 Webbys, (Barbie “Dream Gap” - Webby for Good, Barbie “Imagine the Possibilities” - People’s Voice)
1 Shorty (Barbie “#MoreRoleModels” - Social Good)
4 One Show Merits (Barbie “Imagine the Possibilities”, Barbie “The Doll Evolves”)
#TheYouTubeAd of the Year (Barbie “Imagine the Possibilities” - That Restores Your Faith in Humanity)


CONTACT

p: 917.687.9099
e: msericagreen@gmail.com