After a long, award-winning career as an Advertising Art Director/Creative Director for major ad agencies, I became self-employed as a freelancer. All the while continuing my love for cartoon illustration. I have created humorous New Yorker-style gag cartoons and satirical political cartoons. In addition, I've also created work for personal projects such as a book called "Stoopid Time" for my firstborn grandson…

Roy Tuck

After a long, award-winning career as an Advertising Art Director/Creative Director for major ad agencies, I became self-employed as a freelancer. All the while continuing my love for cartoon illustration. I have created humorous New Yorker-style gag cartoons and satirical political cartoons. In addition, I've also created work for personal projects such as a book called "Stoopid Time" for my firstborn grandson…

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After a long, award-winning career as an Advertising Art Director/Creative Director for major ad agencies, I became self-employed as a freelancer. All the while continuing my love for cartoon illustration. I have created humorous New Yorker-style gag cartoons and satirical political cartoons. In addition, I’ve also created work for personal projects such as a book called “Stoopid Time” for my firstborn grandson

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Cartoonist / Logo Designer
January 1, 2014 - Present
Created cartoon illustrations for newsletters, magazines, and gag cartoons for Cartoonstock. Designed logos for a range of companies and individuals, including branding for individuals and organizations.
Freelance Art Director at Reckitt Benckiser (in-house agency)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014
Key creative contributor (2009-2014) on blockbuster Mucinex and Delsym. Responsible for design and production of consumer TV and print, plus professional promotional materials.
Freelance Art Director at Bullseye Healthcare Marketing
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2014
Principle Art Director/Designer for ad concept and design assignments. Provided creative direction for healthcare and marketing communications.
Senior Vice President, Senior Creative Director at EURO RSCG Life
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005
Managed a creative group of 10-15 people. Art directed and supervised creative development and production of professional print and other communications for Bayer & GSK (Nuviva/Levitra), BMS (Plavix), Boehringer Ingelheim (Atrovent, Combivent, Micardis), Celgene (Revlimid, Thalomid), J&J (Ditropan XL), Novartis (Ritalin), Schering Plough (Pegintron), Wyeth (Protonix), Effexor XR. Supervised creative for new business pitches.
Senior Vice President, Group Creative Director at CommonHealth / The Quantum Group
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
Managed a creative group of 5-10 people. Art directed and supervised creative development and production of print, TV, and other DTC communications for Schering Plough’s Claritin. Created introductory DTC ads for Wyeth Prevnar and Flumist vaccines.
Senior Vice President, Creative Director at Roy Tuck Freelance Graphic Designer & Cartoonist
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997
Vice President, Creative Director. Art directed and supervised TV and print ads for toy brands including Pressman, Toy Biz (Marvel), and V-Tech. Also created a TV campaign for the NYC Office of Child Support.
Vice President, Group Creative Director at Bozell
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1995
Art directed and supervised TV and print ads for A&P Food Stores, CARE, NYC Volunteer Core, Valvoline Motor Oil, and Vassarette Lingerie.
Senior Vice President, Group Creative Director at McCann Erickson
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1990
Managed a creative group of 5-10 people. Art directed and supervised TV ads for Coca Cola (Cherry Coke).
Senior Vice President, Group Creative Director at Ogilvy
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1989
Managed a creative group of 10-15 people. Supervised and created TV and print ads for Chesebrough Ponds (Cutex, Ponds), Hero Cologne, Q-Tips; General Foods (Country Time Lemonade, Maxwell House Coffees); Hershey’s (Easter Eggs, Kisses); Kimberly-Clark (Huggies); and Seagram’s (Wine Coolers).
Vice President, Art Director / Creative Supervisor at Y&R
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1984
Art directed TV and print ads for Dr Pepper, Eastern Airlines, General Foods (Jello Pudding Pops), Jamaica Tourism, and Merrill-Lynch.

Education

at The High School of Art & Design, NYC
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2026
at The Cooper Union School of Art & Architecture, NYC
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality
    "Stoopid Time" Book

    Illustration sample from a personal book project created for my wife and young grandson to celebrate the emotional time they spent together.

    The technique combines original photography with original cartoon illustration, colored and assembled in Photoshop.

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