With 10 years of freelance work flexing across a huge array of clients with some of the best and big and tiny agencies and brands in the world, I'm highly adaptable, collaborative, and independent as needed. I enjoy new challenges and have some honed favorites as well. Always open to new things, and forever into Illustration, Design, Prop Styling, Photography, Fashion, Travel and Tech.

Lori McMichael

With 10 years of freelance work flexing across a huge array of clients with some of the best and big and tiny agencies and brands in the world, I'm highly adaptable, collaborative, and independent as needed. I enjoy new challenges and have some honed favorites as well. Always open to new things, and forever into Illustration, Design, Prop Styling, Photography, Fashion, Travel and Tech.

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With 10 years of freelance work flexing across a huge array of clients with some of the best and big and tiny agencies and brands in the world, I’m highly adaptable, collaborative, and independent as needed. I enjoy new challenges and have some honed favorites as well. Always open to new things, and forever into Illustration, Design, Prop Styling, Photography, Fashion, Travel and Tech.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Art Director at 72andSunny LA
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Art direction for campaigns and brand experiences across major clients; led creative concepting and production.
Art Director at TBWA\Chiat\Day LA
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Art direction for integrated campaigns; collaborated with creative teams and production.
Art Director Intern/Freelance at 72andSunny LA
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Internship/freelance art direction.
Interactive Designer at Spillman:Hahs
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Interactive design work.
Package Designer at Natural Journeys
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
Package design for products.
Freelance Creative
January 1, 2013 - Present
Freelance creative work for multiple clients (2013-present).

Education

BFA in Advertising Design at ArtCenter College of Design
January 11, 2030 - June 23, 2026
BA in Design | Media Arts at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
June 1, 2026 - June 23, 2026
Illustration at Rhode Island School of Design
January 11, 2030 - June 23, 2026

Qualifications

D&AD Yellow Pencil, Design Category
January 11, 2030 - June 23, 2026
Creativity Pick Of The Day - Creative Review Pick Of The Year
January 11, 2030 - June 23, 2026
Creativity Online #9 Best Campaign of 2011
January 11, 2030 - June 23, 2026
Mashable Most Memorable Ads of the Year, 2012
January 11, 2030 - June 23, 2026
Gold One Show Pencil – Online Web Series
January 11, 2030 - June 23, 2026
Silver Art Director's Award – Integrated Campaign
January 11, 2030 - June 23, 2026
Silver International Andy Award – Online Web Series
January 11, 2030 - June 23, 2026
Effie Bronze Award
January 11, 2030 - June 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services