I’m Andrew Thompson, a results-driven Senior Art Director with 15+ years of experience shaping innovative, multi-channel campaigns for Fortune 500 brands. I build concept-to-execution creative that stays true to brand standards while finding fresh, trend-aware ways to connect with audiences across TV, social, and digital. I enjoy leading teams and collaborating cross-functionally—bringing strategy, visual storytelling, and strong production skills together using tools like Adobe Creative Suite and modern AI-assisted workflows (including Figma, Midjourney, and related creative pipelines). My work spans concept development, logo/apparel/digital illustration, and 2D/3D animation, with an emphasis on clear creative direction and consistent, high-impact design.…

Andrew Thompson

I’m Andrew Thompson, a results-driven Senior Art Director with 15+ years of experience shaping innovative, multi-channel campaigns for Fortune 500 brands. I build concept-to-execution creative that stays true to brand standards while finding fresh, trend-aware ways to connect with audiences across TV, social, and digital. I enjoy leading teams and collaborating cross-functionally—bringing strategy, visual storytelling, and strong production skills together using tools like Adobe Creative Suite and modern AI-assisted workflows (including Figma, Midjourney, and related creative pipelines). My work spans concept development, logo/apparel/digital illustration, and 2D/3D animation, with an emphasis on clear creative direction and consistent, high-impact design.…

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I’m Andrew Thompson, a results-driven Senior Art Director with 15+ years of experience shaping innovative, multi-channel campaigns for Fortune 500 brands. I build concept-to-execution creative that stays true to brand standards while finding fresh, trend-aware ways to connect with audiences across TV, social, and digital.

I enjoy leading teams and collaborating cross-functionally—bringing strategy, visual storytelling, and strong production skills together using tools like Adobe Creative Suite and modern AI-assisted workflows (including Figma, Midjourney, and related creative pipelines). My work spans concept development, logo/apparel/digital illustration, and 2D/3D animation, with an emphasis on clear creative direction and consistent, high-impact design.

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Managing Director Creative at Home Depot
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Led concepts and integrated TV + social campaigns for partnerships with Google, partnering with cross-functional teams and agencies to translate big ideas into consistent, performance-minded creative.
Freelance Associate Creative Director at Freelance
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Spearheaded concept development and full TV + social campaigns for Fortune 500 clients, collaborating with agencies including Digitas and AnalogFolk on Super Bowl social launches.
Associate Creative Director at Doner
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Led the creative team developing innovative concepts and 360 campaigns, ensuring all deliverables aligned with brand standards and strategic objectives across multiple client relationships.
Associate Creative Director at VMLYR
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Directed creation and execution of creative strategies for 360 social campaigns (including IG and TikTok), keeping work aligned with client goals, brand standards, and platform best practices.
Freelance Associate Creative Director at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Spearheaded new pitches and led 360-degree campaigns for major brands, supporting end-to-end creative development across digital and social channels.
Freelance Senior Art Director at Vayner Media
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Directed development and execution of social media campaigns across platforms such as Instagram and TikTok for Pepsi.
Senior Art Director at Mekanism
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Directed design and production across advertising for TV and social platforms; mentored junior designers and supported a collaborative creative environment.
Art Director at Freelance
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2016
Managed and art-directed TV and social campaigns for high-profile clients, collaborating with partner agencies to deliver award-oriented work.
Fulltime Art Director at Digitas
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Led creative direction for high-profile digital and 360 campaigns for Samsung.
Freelance Art Director at Freelance
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Managed and art-directed campaigns and pitches across multiple high-profile brands, delivering creative solutions across digital and integrated formats.
Fulltime Designer at R/GA
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Led art direction for multi-platform, award-winning marketing campaigns for clients including Nike and others.

Education

BA in New Media Design at Rochester Institute of Technology
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004

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Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Retail, Professional Services

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