Brian Cole

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Hi, I’m Brian Cole, a film-focused editor and creative lead with over a decade of experience shaping stories from concept to final cut across agency and in-house productions.

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Hi, I’m Brian Cole, a film-focused editor and creative lead with over a decade of experience shaping stories from concept to final cut across agency and in-house productions. I love collaborating with directors, producers, designers, and clients to develop compelling concepts and deliver polished video content that meets real marketing objectives.

I thrive in cross-disciplinary teams and excel at guiding editorial direction from concept through delivery, staying mindful of budgets and timelines. My work at Digital Kitchen, Victory Studios, and Optimus has taught me to balance creative risk with practical execution and to build strong relationships with clients to bring ideas to life.

  • 23 years' experience
  • Joined October 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet
  • Other

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Work experience· 11 roles

Creative Director / Editor · Digital KitchenFeb 2016 – Nov 2025 · 9 yrs 10 mos

Creative direction and editorial leadership; oversee production from concept to delivery; collaborate with teams and clients to achieve marketing objectives.

Creative Director / Editor · Self EmployedJan 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 11 mos

Conceived and executed film production work with creative agencies; determined production requirements, scheduled projects, and communicated creative direction to teams and clients; visualized and delivered quality results.

Associate Creative Director · Digital KitchenJan 2016 – Jan 2016 · 1 mo

Present creative concepts to internal teams and clients; Collaborate with clients to develop their marketing objectives; Effectively partner with creative team from concept to delivery; Negotiate creative solutions within client’s budget.

Associate Creative Director · Digital KitchenJan 2016 – Oct 2025 · 9 yrs 10 mos
Creative / EditorJul 2014 – Jul 2014 · 1 mo
Creative / Editor · Victory StudiosJul 2014 – Oct 2025 · 11 yrs 4 mos
Senior Film EditorFeb 2007 – Feb 2007 · 1 mo
Senior Film Editor · Victory StudiosFeb 2007 – Oct 2025 · 18 yrs 9 mos

Education

B.F.A. in Media Arts and Animation · The Illinois Institute of Art at Chicago1996 – 1998
B.F.A. in Media Arts and Animation · The Illinois Institute of Art at Chicago2030 – 2025

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