Concept-driven senior art director, motion designer, and video editor with 15+ years building integrated campaigns for global brands. Leads creative from concept to execution—combining visual storytelling, motion design, and modern AI-assisted workflows—to deliver standout work across digital, social, experiential, and emerging media. At Experian, he drove award-winning hero campaigns and full-funnel content, producing motion graphics, storyboards, and final edits in After Effects and Premiere Pro. Known for translating strategy into compelling visual narratives and rapidly iterating with tools like Midjourney, Runway, ElevenLabs, and Adobe Firefly.…

MIKE FREY

Concept-driven senior art director, motion designer, and video editor with 15+ years building integrated campaigns for global brands. Leads creative from concept to execution—combining visual storytelling, motion design, and modern AI-assisted workflows—to deliver standout work across digital, social, experiential, and emerging media. At Experian, he drove award-winning hero campaigns and full-funnel content, producing motion graphics, storyboards, and final edits in After Effects and Premiere Pro. Known for translating strategy into compelling visual narratives and rapidly iterating with tools like Midjourney, Runway, ElevenLabs, and Adobe Firefly.…

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Concept-driven senior art director, motion designer, and video editor with 15+ years building integrated campaigns for global brands. Leads creative from concept to execution—combining visual storytelling, motion design, and modern AI-assisted workflows—to deliver standout work across digital, social, experiential, and emerging media.

At Experian, he drove award-winning hero campaigns and full-funnel content, producing motion graphics, storyboards, and final edits in After Effects and Premiere Pro. Known for translating strategy into compelling visual narratives and rapidly iterating with tools like Midjourney, Runway, ElevenLabs, and Adobe Firefly.

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Work Experience

SR ART DIRECTOR/DESIGNER at The Cooler at Experian
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2026
Led integrated creative campaigns for Experian’s consumer products from concept through execution. Developed an award-winning hero TV spot and full-funnel campaign for the Subscription Cancellation initiative across TV, digital, and social. Concepted and produced digital content during Olympic broadcasts to expand brand visibility. Concepted and art directed the Identity Theft Protection launch campaign, contributing to measurable increases in monthly subscriptions and customer acquisition. Produced motion graphics, social videos, storyboards, and AI-assisted content from concept through final edit using After Effects and Premiere Pro. Earned Gold ADDY for integrated campaign excellence and integrated AI tools across ideation, storyboarding, motion design, and production to accelerate exploration and delivery.
Senior Art Director at The Cooler at Experian
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2026
Led concept development and execution across high-visibility, integrated campaigns for Experian’s consumer products, partnering with creative directors, strategists, and marketing leadership. Developed an Experian Subscription Cancellation campaign, delivering an award-winning hero TV spot and full-funnel work across TV, digital, and social. Conceived and produced digital video content during Olympic broadcasts to expand reach and elevate brand presence. Drove launch work for Identity Theft Protection, contributing to measurable increases in monthly subscriptions and customer acquisition. Collaborated with product, marketing, and analytics teams to align creative with business goals and performance metrics, earning a Gold ADDY for integrated campaign excellence.
Creative Director at ETA Agency
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Oversaw creative direction across integrated campaigns for public sector and regional clients, managing both concept development and execution. Led and mentored creative teams across multiple campaigns, guiding work from concept through production. Spearheaded “MissionH20LB” with local artists and stakeholders to drive community engagement around water conservation. Developed “Stolen Collection” OOH, increasing public awareness of property crime by 26% through culturally relevant storytelling. Directed development of an interactive 8-bit video game, increasing website traffic by 34% and enhancing audience engagement via gamification.
SR ART DIRECTOR at Walton Isaacson
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Concepted and executed integrated campaigns for automotive and lifestyle brands, contributing to high-profile storytelling initiatives. Led creative for a Lexus IS print campaign featuring Matt Kemp to strengthen positioning and cultural relevance. Concepted and produced a Philips Norelco video campaign featuring Second City talent, earning recognition in Creativity. Developed an integrated Lexus GS campaign including an interactive microsite and early adoption of QR-enabled print experiences. Collaborated across disciplines including copy, strategy, and production to deliver cohesive brand experiences.
Senior Art Director at Walton Isaacson
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Concepted and executed integrated campaigns for automotive and lifestyle brands, contributing to high-profile brand storytelling initiatives. Led Lexus IS print work featuring Matt Kemp to strengthen positioning and cultural relevance. Concepted and produced Philips Norelco video featuring Second City talent, earning recognition in Creativity. Developed an integrated Lexus GS campaign including an interactive microsite and early adoption of QR-enabled print experiences. Collaborated across copy, strategy, and production to deliver cohesive brand experiences.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design at California State University Long Beach
January 1, 1900 - January 1, 1900
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design at California State University Long Beach
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2026
Portfolio School at The Book Shop
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design at California State University Long Beach
January 11, 2030 - August 4, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Education, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Retail, Transportation & Logistics