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I'm a creative leader with 11+ years of experience building brands, leading multidisciplinary design teams, and developing strategic marketing campaigns that drive business results. Throughout my career, I've combined creative vision with a collaborative leadership style, mentoring designers, partnering with cross-functional teams, and guiding projects from concept through execution. I'm passionate about creating meaningful brand experiences, empowering creative talent, and delivering work that connects with audiences while supporting business goals.…I'm a creative leader with 11+ years of experience building brands, leading multidisciplinary design teams, and developing strategic marketing campaigns that drive business results. Throughout my career, I've combined creative vision with a collaborative leadership style, mentoring designers, partnering with cross-functional teams, and guiding projects from concept through execution. I'm passionate about creating meaningful brand experiences, empowering creative talent, and delivering work that connects with audiences while supporting business goals.

Tyler Wells

Affiliate Marketer, Album Art Designer, Art Director, +7

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I'm a creative leader with 11+ years of experience building brands, leading multidisciplinary design teams, and developing strategic marketing campaigns that drive business results. Throughout my career, I've combined creative vision with a collaborative leadership style, mentoring designers, partnering with cross-functional teams, and guiding projects from concept through execution. I'm passionate about creating meaningful brand experiences, empowering creative talent, and delivering work that connects with audiences while supporting business goals.…I'm a creative leader with 11+ years of experience building brands, leading multidisciplinary design teams, and developing strategic marketing campaigns that drive business results. Throughout my career, I've combined creative vision with a collaborative leadership style, mentoring designers, partnering with cross-functional teams, and guiding projects from concept through execution. I'm passionate about creating meaningful brand experiences, empowering creative talent, and delivering work that connects with audiences while supporting business goals.

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July 14, 2026

Chicago, United States

I’m a creative leader with 11+ years of experience building brands, leading multidisciplinary design teams, and developing strategic marketing campaigns that drive business results. Throughout my career, I’ve combined creative vision with a collaborative leadership style, mentoring designers, partnering with cross-functional teams, and guiding projects from concept through execution. I’m passionate about creating meaningful brand experiences, empowering creative talent, and delivering work that connects with audiences while supporting business goals.

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Art Director at Squid X Medua

June 23, 2025 - Present

Directing brand strategy and creative execution for 100+ SMB clients across multiple industries. Creating integrated ad campaigns that increased leads and acquisition by an average of 30-50% while maintaining brand consistency

Associate Director of Design at Drive Social Media

January 14, 2019 - June 23, 2025

Led, mentored, and performance-managed a team of 20 designers, copywriters, and creative specialists, improving collaboration, quality standards, and project delivery across hundreds of client engagements Directed creative strategy for 300+ client accounts, producing thousands of digital advertisements across Google, Meta, email, web, and traditional channels. Developed and launched 20+ visually compelling, user-friendly websites and client-focused email campaigns Pioneered AI-enabled creative workflows that streamlined production, enhanced collaboration, and improved operational efficiency

Lead Graphic Designer at Big Time Advertising

May 8, 2017 - October 26, 2018

Concepted and executed 150+ integrated campaigns across Google, Meta, and email channels Designed retail displays and point-of-purchase assets that increased saless and visibility across 150+ partner and dealer locations

Graphic Designer & Marketer at UnderCover Truck Bed Covers

May 12, 2014 - March 17, 2017

Led 10 new product branding and packaging initiatives that elevated market presence and drove sales growth Developed quarterly integrated print and promotional campaigns that expanded brand awareness Created high-impact sales materials that supported domestic and international revenue growth

Assistant Manager at Lids

October 30, 2010 - August 24, 2016

Led and coached a team of sales associates, providing training, performance feedback, and daily direction to deliver exceptional customer service and achieve store goals. Drove sales growth by actively engaging customers, identifying needs, promoting add-on products, upselling customization services, and executing merchandising initiatives to maximize revenue. Managed daily store operations, including inventory control, shipment processing, stock replenishment, cash handling, visual merchandising, and ensuring an organized, efficient, and compliant retail environment.