I'm Todd Sotheren, founder of Creation Theory, a rare hybrid of strategic thinking and hands-on execution with 20+ years across top-tier agencies and founder-led ventures. I thrive setting brand direction in the boardroom and shipping code in the browser, delivering strategy, creative direction, UX, digital development and campaign execution across blue-chip brands and startups. I’m currently open to senior Creative and Brand Strategy roles where depth of craft and strategic range are both valued. I’ve led work across brand reinventions, digital product design, and high-impact storytelling, bringing holistic approaches from brand positioning to front-end build within a single engagement. My near-term focus is on roles that blend strategic leadership with hands-on execution, delivering measurable brand equity and seamless digital experiences.

Todd Sotheren

I'm Todd Sotheren, founder of Creation Theory, a rare hybrid of strategic thinking and hands-on execution with 20+ years across top-tier agencies and founder-led ventures. I thrive setting brand direction in the boardroom and shipping code in the browser, delivering strategy, creative direction, UX, digital development and campaign execution across blue-chip brands and startups. I’m currently open to senior Creative and Brand Strategy roles where depth of craft and strategic range are both valued. I’ve led work across brand reinventions, digital product design, and high-impact storytelling, bringing holistic approaches from brand positioning to front-end build within a single engagement. My near-term focus is on roles that blend strategic leadership with hands-on execution, delivering measurable brand equity and seamless digital experiences.

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I’m Todd Sotheren, founder of Creation Theory, a rare hybrid of strategic thinking and hands-on execution with 20+ years across top-tier agencies and founder-led ventures. I thrive setting brand direction in the boardroom and shipping code in the browser, delivering strategy, creative direction, UX, digital development and campaign execution across blue-chip brands and startups. I’m currently open to senior Creative and Brand Strategy roles where depth of craft and strategic range are both valued.

I’ve led work across brand reinventions, digital product design, and high-impact storytelling, bringing holistic approaches from brand positioning to front-end build within a single engagement. My near-term focus is on roles that blend strategic leadership with hands-on execution, delivering measurable brand equity and seamless digital experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director at SuperFeast
October 1, 2023 - February 28, 2026
Led end-to-end creative at a premium health brand, shaping campaigns, design system, tone of voice, key messaging and assets, and spearheading 'The Humans of SuperFeast' brand storytelling platform. Directed concept through production across paid, organic and ecommerce touchpoints, repositioning brand identity from product to experience.
Founder at Hactivate
June 1, 2018 - July 1, 2020
Founded NSW Government‑funded Ed‑Tech startup to channel screen time into learning digital skills. Built platform, brand and product strategy from the ground up and led fundraising efforts; the venture aimed to address the industry-wide digital skills shortage.
Brand Strategist at Enova Community Energy
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Delivered pre-launch brand strategy and design for Australia’s first community-owned renewable energy retailer; contributed to the campaign and investment prospectus that secured seed funding and helped position Enova as a leading model in community energy.

Education

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Qualifications

NSW Government Investment - Ed-Tech Startup
June 1, 2018 - July 1, 2020
Award School - Art Direction for the Advertising Industry
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Energy & Utilities, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Government, Professional Services