TJ

Terrell Johnson

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I'm an award-winning multidisciplinary Art Director, Designer, and Creative Strategist who believes the best ideas happen where culture and design intersect.

About

I’m an award-winning multidisciplinary Art Director, Designer, and Creative Strategist who believes the best ideas happen where culture and design intersect. I’ve led creative across global brands including Gatorade, Walmart, Coca-Cola, Volkswagen, Live Nation, and Janet Jackson, creating campaigns spanning advertising, experiential, branding, digital, social, motion, and OOH. From turning musicians into athletes for Gatorade to designing immersive fan experiences and launching new brands, I thrive on building ideas that connect emotionally and leave a lasting impression.

  • 11 years' experience
  • Joined June 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 9 roles

Creative Director · Gil Duldulao CreativeNov 2025 – Present · 1 yr 1 mo

Lead creative director, experiential branding, visual systems, and production design across artists, entertainment, and live-event initiatives in collaboration with choreographer and creative director Gil Duldulao.

Senior Digital Designer · PepsiCo / GatoradeAug 2023 – Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Led motion design and digital creative across 10+ global campaigns for Gatorade, strengthening brand consistency and audience engagement across social and digital platforms.

Freelance Creative Director · THE FIFTHJul 2023 – Feb 2024 · 8 mos

Led creative strategy and development for entertainment, technology, and culture-focused brand initiatives across social and influencer platforms.

Art Director · Publicis Groupe / ContenderApr 2023 – Nov 2025 · 2 yrs 8 mos
Senior Designer · WPP / VMLJan 2022 – Oct 2022 · 10 mos
Art Director · Publicis Groupe / Exiner Los AngelesJan 2020 – Oct 2022 · 2 yrs 10 mos
Art Director · Publicis Groupe / ExinerJan 2020 – Oct 2022 · 2 yrs 10 mos
Creative Director · Universal Music Group / Janet JacksonJan 2019 – Dec 2023 · 5 yrs

Education

Bachelor of Arts · Columbia College Chicago2030 – 2026

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