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