I specialize in senior-level creative design spanning brand, motion, and AI. I guide visual identity, marketing design, and digital experiences across SaaS, healthcare, and consumer goods. I build scalable brand systems, conversion-driven marketing materials, and AI-enhanced video/motion content. I collaborate across product, marketing, and growth teams to turn complex products into clear, compelling designs.…

Ed Spangenberg

I specialize in senior-level creative design spanning brand, motion, and AI. I guide visual identity, marketing design, and digital experiences across SaaS, healthcare, and consumer goods. I build scalable brand systems, conversion-driven marketing materials, and AI-enhanced video/motion content. I collaborate across product, marketing, and growth teams to turn complex products into clear, compelling designs.…

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I specialize in senior-level creative design spanning brand, motion, and AI. I guide visual identity, marketing design, and digital experiences across SaaS, healthcare, and consumer goods.

I build scalable brand systems, conversion-driven marketing materials, and AI-enhanced video/motion content. I collaborate across product, marketing, and growth teams to turn complex products into clear, compelling designs.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director at Klick Studios, Inc.
October 24, 2024 - Present
Led the end-to-end creative process—concept, design, motion, and delivery—for projects spanning social media, AI video branded content, and experiential campaigns. Directed the brand build of Make it Grand, from identity and product design to packaging, ecommerce website design and development, and multi-channel marketing strategy.
Design Lead at Merck Pharmaceuticals
October 1, 2024 - October 22, 2025
Developed creative concepts for digital campaigns aligned with the pharmaceutical vaccine brand strategy, enhancing brand recognition and engagement. Managed the creative project life cycle from layout design to asset releases, ensuring quality and brand consistency.
Creative Director at Klick Studios, Inc.
October 1, 2024 - Present
Created the complete brand development of Make it Grand, LLC, including identity creation, product design, packaging, ecommerce website design, and multi-channel marketing strategy, resulting in increased brand recognition and customer engagement. Led creative processes for social media campaigns, AI video content, and experiential campaigns, expanding brand reach and audience interaction.
Design Lead at Merck Pharmaceuticals
October 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025
Developed creative for website and digital campaigns to meet the overall pharmaceutical vaccine brand strategy. Prototyped/storyboarded layouts of animated tactics. Implemented the creative project life cycle, from tactic creation and layout, co-review, approval to asset releases. Led sessions and concept reviews. Developed creative for digital campaigns to meet the overall brand strategy.
Design Lead at Merck Pharmaceuticals
October 1, 2024 - September 10, 2025
Developed creative for website and digital campaigns to meet the overall pharmaceutical vaccine brand strategy. Prototype/storyboard layouts of animated tactics. Implemented the creative project life cycle, from tactic creation and layout, co-review, approval to asset releases. Led sessions and concept reviews.
Design Lead at Merck Pharmaceuticals
October 1, 2024 - September 10, 2025
Developed creative for website and digital campaigns to meet the overall pharmaceutical vaccine brand strategy. Prototyped/storyboarded layouts of animated tactics. Implemented the creative project life cycle, from tactic creation and layout, co review, approval to asset releases. Led sessions and concept reviews. Drove creative for digital campaigns aligned with brand strategy.
Design Lead at Merck Pharmaceuticals
October 1, 2024 - September 10, 2025
Developed creative for website and digital campaigns to meet the overall pharmaceutical vaccine brand strategy. Prototype/storyboard layouts of animated tactics. Implemented the creative project life cycle, from tactic creation and layout, co-review, approval to asset releases. Led sessions and concept reviews. Developed creative for digital campaigns to meet the overall brand strategy.
Design Lead at Merck Pharmaceuticals
October 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024
Developed creative concepts for digital campaigns aligned with the pharmaceutical vaccine brand strategy, enhancing brand recognition and engagement. Managed the creative project life cycle from layout design to asset releases, ensuring quality and brand consistency.
Senior Interactive Art Director at Best Egg Financial
June 1, 2023 - October 22, 2025
Collaborated with diverse teams to produce multimedia content for different platforms, enhancing brand visibility and engagement.
Senior Interactive Art Director at Best Egg Financial
June 1, 2023 - September 29, 2025
Partnered with diverse brand teams to produce content across mediums, including print, video, social media, and internal pitch presentations. Executed multimedia projects, encompassing email campaigns, video shoots, and post-production activities.
Senior Interactive Art Director at Best Egg Financial
June 1, 2023 - September 10, 2025
Partnered with diverse brand teams to produce content across mediums, including print, video, social media, and internal pitch presentations. Executed multimedia projects, encompassing email campaigns, video shoots, and post-production activities.
Senior Interactive Art Director at Best Egg Financial
June 1, 2023 - September 10, 2025
Partnered with diverse brand teams to produce content across mediums, including print, video, social media, and internal pitch presentations. Executed multimedia projects, encompassing email campaigns, video shoots, and post-production activities.
Senior Interactive Art Director at Best Egg Financial
June 1, 2023 - September 10, 2025
Partnered with diverse brand teams to produce content across mediums, including print, video, social media, and internal pitch presentations. Executed multimedia projects, encompassing email campaigns, video shoots, and post-production activities.
Senior Interactive Art Director at Best Egg Financial
April 1, 2020 - June 1, 2023
Collaborated with diverse teams to produce multimedia content for different platforms, enhancing brand visibility and engagement.
Senior Art Director at Deerfield Agency
April 1, 2020 - October 22, 2025
Led brand development initiatives, ensuring visual consistency and user-centered designs across various channels. Worked cross-functionally to align creative strategies with client goals, resulting in increased user engagement and brand loyalty.
Senior Art Director at Deerfield Agency
April 1, 2020 - September 29, 2025
Led brand development and ensured consistency in visual identity, messaging, and tone across channels. Championed user-centered designs for print, web, and interactive platforms, from concept to execution. Collaborated cross-functionally to align creative strategies with client objectives. Enhanced user experiences, resulting in a 20% increase in engagement and fortified brand loyalty.
Senior Art Director at Deerfield Agency
April 1, 2020 - September 10, 2025
Led brand development and ensured consistency in visual identity, messaging, and tone across channels. Championed user-centered designs for print, web, and interactive platforms, from concept to execution. Collaborated cross-functionally to align creative strategies with client objectives. Enhanced user experiences, resulting in a 20% increase in engagement and fortified brand loyalty.
Senior Art Director at Deerfield Agency
April 1, 2020 - September 10, 2025
Led brand development and ensured consistency in visual identity, messaging, and tone across channels. Championed user-centered designs for print, web, and interactive platforms, from concept to execution. Collaborated cross-functionally to align creative strategies with client objectives. Enhanced user experiences, resulting in increased engagement and fortified brand loyalty.
Senior Art Director at Deerfield Agency
April 1, 2020 - September 10, 2025
Led brand development and ensured consistency in visual identity, messaging, and tone across channels. Championed user-centered designs for print, web, and interactive platforms, from concept to execution. Collaborated cross-functionally to align creative strategies with client objectives. Enhanced user experiences, resulting in a 20% increase in engagement and fortified brand loyalty.
Senior Art Director at Deerfield Agency
July 1, 2018 - April 1, 2020
Led brand development initiatives, ensuring visual consistency and user-centered designs across various channels. Worked cross-functionally to align creative strategies with client goals, resulting in increased user engagement and brand loyalty.
Senior Art Director at Calcium Agency
June 1, 2018 - October 22, 2025
Delivered impactful marketing solutions across platforms, enhancing brand recognition and ensuring consistency, which led to increased customer engagement. Managed video projects and tradeshow booth creative using Premiere Pro and campaign strategies, boosting brand visibility and audience engagement.
Senior Art Director at Calcium Agency
June 1, 2018 - September 29, 2025
Delivered high-impact marketing solutions across diverse channels and platforms, elevating brand recognition. Managed brand development, emphasizing consistency in visuals and messaging. Executed video projects, from storyboarding to motion graphics and post-production. Spearheaded tradeshow booth creative, amplifying brand visibility.
Senior Art Director at Calcium Agency
June 1, 2018 - September 10, 2025
Delivered high-impact marketing solutions across diverse channels and platforms, elevating brand recognition. Managed brand development, emphasizing consistency in visuals and messaging. Executed video projects, from storyboarding to motion graphics and post-production. Spearheaded tradeshow booth creative, amplifying brand visibility.
Senior Art Director at Calcium Agency
June 1, 2018 - September 10, 2025
Delivered high-impact marketing solutions across diverse channels and platforms, elevating brand recognition. Managed brand development, emphasizing consistency in visuals and messaging. Executed video projects, from storyboarding to motion graphics and post-production. Spearheaded tradeshow booth creative, amplifying brand visibility.
Senior Art Director at Calcium Agency
June 1, 2018 - September 10, 2025
Delivered high-impact marketing solutions across diverse channels and platforms, elevating brand recognition. Managed brand development, emphasizing consistency in visuals and messaging. Executed video projects, from storyboarding to motion graphics and post-production. Spearheaded tradeshow booth creative, amplifying brand visibility.
Senior Interactive Art Director at Cadient Agency
June 1, 2016 - October 22, 2025
Introduced innovative visual and interaction design concepts using Adobe Firefly, enhancing the agency's design quality and leading to increased client satisfaction. Mentored graphic designers and established a strong visual brand framework using Runway ML, resulting in a cohesive brand identity that improved team efficiency and project outcomes.
Senior Interactive Art Director at Cadient Agency
June 1, 2016 - September 29, 2025
Fostered industry-leading visual and interaction design concepts, raising agency standards. Presented design concepts both internally and in client-facing scenarios, effectively communicating vision and objectives. Led and mentored a dynamic team of graphic designers, promoting professional growth and high-quality deliverables. Established a foundational visual brand framework to guide future creative initiatives.
Senior Interactive Art Director at Cadient Agency
June 1, 2016 - September 10, 2025
Fostered industry-leading visual and interaction design concepts, raising agency standards. Presented design concepts both internally and in client-facing scenarios, effectively communicating vision and objectives. Led and mentored a dynamic team of graphic designers, promoting professional growth and high-quality deliverables. Established a foundational visual brand framework to guide future creative initiatives.
Senior Interactive Art Director at Cadient Agency
June 1, 2016 - September 10, 2025
Fostered industry-leading visual and interaction design concepts, raising agency standards. Presented design concepts both internally and in client-facing scenarios, effectively communicating vision and objectives. Led and mentored a dynamic team of graphic designers, promoting professional growth and high-quality deliverables. Established a foundational visual brand framework to guide future creative initiatives.
Senior Interactive Art Director at Cadient Agency
June 1, 2016 - September 10, 2025
Fostered industry-leading visual and interaction design concepts, raising agency standards. Presented design concepts both internally and in client-facing scenarios, effectively communicating vision and objectives. Led and mentored a dynamic team of graphic designers, promoting professional growth and high-quality deliverables. Established a foundational visual brand framework to guide future creative initiatives.
Senior Art Director at Calcium Agency
May 1, 2016 - June 1, 2018
Delivered impactful marketing solutions across platforms, enhancing brand recognition and ensuring consistency, which led to increased customer engagement. Managed video projects and tradeshow booth creative using Premiere Pro and campaign strategies, which boosted brand visibility and increased audience engagement.
Senior Interactive Art Director at Cadient Agency
June 1, 2015 - June 1, 2016
Introduced innovative visual and interaction design concepts using Adobe Firefly, enhancing the agency's design quality and leading to increased client satisfaction. Mentored graphic designers and established a strong visual brand framework using Runway ML, resulting in a cohesive brand identity that improved team efficiency and project outcomes.
Partner, Creative Director at Egg to Apples
May 1, 2015 - October 22, 2025
Facilitated creative brainstorming sessions and crafted design concepts tailored to client needs, resulting in enhanced client satisfaction and successful project outcomes. Managed teams in pitch ideation and maintained quality assurance processes, ensuring excellence and brand consistency, which led to increased client retention and positive feedback.
Partner, Creative Director at Egg to Apples
May 1, 2015 - September 29, 2025
Directed creative brainstorming sessions, setting the stage for successful project kick-offs. Crafted design concepts and strategies tailored to client objectives, propelling brand advancement. Managed internal teams in ideation for pitches and proposals, fostering a culture of innovation. Oversaw quality assurance processes for concepts and project development, ensuring brand consistency and excellence.
Partner, Creative Director at Egg to Apples
May 1, 2015 - September 10, 2025
Directed creative brainstorming sessions, setting the stage for successful project kick-offs. Crafted design concepts and strategies tailored to client objectives, propelling brand advancement. Managed internal teams in ideation for pitches and proposals, fostering a culture of innovation. Oversaw quality assurance processes for concepts and project development, ensuring brand consistency and excellence.
Partner, Creative Director at Egg to Apples
May 1, 2015 - September 10, 2025
Directed creative brainstorming sessions, setting the stage for successful project kick-offs. Crafted design concepts and strategies tailored to client objectives, propelling brand advancement. Managed internal teams in ideation for pitches and proposals, fostering a culture of innovation. Oversaw quality assurance processes for concepts and project development, ensuring brand consistency and excellence.
Partner, Creative Director at Egg to Apples
May 1, 2015 - September 10, 2025
Directed creative brainstorming sessions, setting the stage for successful project kick-offs. Crafted design concepts and strategies tailored to client objectives, propelling brand advancement. Managed internal teams in ideation for pitches and proposals, fostering a culture of innovation. Oversaw quality assurance processes for concepts and project development, ensuring brand consistency and excellence.
Co-Founder, Creative Director at Egg to Apples
January 1, 2010 - May 1, 2015
Led brand identity, digital design, and marketing creative for startups and growing businesses. Owned end-to-end creative execution from concept through launch. Partnered directly with clients to align design decisions with business and growth goals.
Partner, Creative Director at Egg to Apples
January 1, 2010 - May 1, 2015
Facilitated creative brainstorming sessions and crafted design concepts tailored to client needs, resulting in enhanced client satisfaction and successful project outcomes. Managed teams in pitch ideation and maintained quality assurance processes, ensuring excellence and brand consistency, which led to increased client retention and positive feedback.

Education

Bachelor of Art – BA: Advertising, Graphic Design, Marketing at Art Institute of Philadelphia
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025
Bachelor of Art – BA: Advertising, Graphic Design, Marketing at Art Institute of Philadelphia
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025
Bachelor of Art – BA: Advertising, Graphic Design, Marketing at Art Institute of Philadelphia
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025
Bachelor of Art – BA: Advertising, Graphic Design, Marketing at Art Institute of Philadelphia
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025
Bachelor of Art – BA, Advertising, Graphic Design, Marketing at Art Institute of Philadelphia
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025
Bachelor of Art – BA, Advertising, Graphic Design, Marketing at Art Institute of Philadelphia
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
Bachelor of Art – BA, Advertising, Graphic Design, Marketing at Art Institute of Philadelphia
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Advertising, Graphic Design, Marketing at Art Institute of Philadelphia
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026
Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Art Institute of Philadelphia
January 11, 2030 - February 26, 2026

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Retail, Financial Services, Other, Consumer Goods

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