I'm Marcus Cooper, a Creative Director with a track record of leading global campaigns across beauty, fashion, and lifestyle brands. I specialize in visual storytelling, brand identity, and multi-platform campaigns that connect with audiences, blend trend forecasting with data-driven insights, and elevate brand prestige. Over more than a decade, I've built and mentored cross-functional teams, directed iconic shoots and editorial content for Vogue, GQ, Milk Makeup, Sephora, and IKEA, and driven audiences through social growth and experiential campaigns. I'm passionate about shaping concepts from mood boards to final execution and partnering with clients to deliver measurable, creative impact.

Marcus Cooper

I'm Marcus Cooper, a Creative Director with a track record of leading global campaigns across beauty, fashion, and lifestyle brands. I specialize in visual storytelling, brand identity, and multi-platform campaigns that connect with audiences, blend trend forecasting with data-driven insights, and elevate brand prestige. Over more than a decade, I've built and mentored cross-functional teams, directed iconic shoots and editorial content for Vogue, GQ, Milk Makeup, Sephora, and IKEA, and driven audiences through social growth and experiential campaigns. I'm passionate about shaping concepts from mood boards to final execution and partnering with clients to deliver measurable, creative impact.

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I’m Marcus Cooper, a Creative Director with a track record of leading global campaigns across beauty, fashion, and lifestyle brands. I specialize in visual storytelling, brand identity, and multi-platform campaigns that connect with audiences, blend trend forecasting with data-driven insights, and elevate brand prestige.

Over more than a decade, I’ve built and mentored cross-functional teams, directed iconic shoots and editorial content for Vogue, GQ, Milk Makeup, Sephora, and IKEA, and driven audiences through social growth and experiential campaigns. I’m passionate about shaping concepts from mood boards to final execution and partnering with clients to deliver measurable, creative impact.

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Work Experience

Creative Art Director at Monday Artists
January 1, 2018 - Present
Directed and photographed multiple global Milk Makeup campaigns, resulting in world-wide product sell out. Shaped brand identity across print, digital, packaging, and retail channels, delivering cross-platform campaigns with cohesive visual storytelling.
Copywriter/Digital Community Strategist at Revolution Digital
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Managed multi-platform campaigns for Evian, Dannon, US Olympics, Oikos, and Excedrin; developed content calendars; optimized campaigns through A/B testing and analytics; enhanced visibility and ROI via targeted SEO and hashtag strategies.
Director of Image/Social Media Manager at PIOL Dress
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Launched and promoted a new brand concept through strategic photo campaigns and social media storytelling; directed end-to-end creative production; UX/UI redesign contributing to increased engagement.
Audience Growth & Content Roles at INKED Magazine
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Grew audience and engagement through influencer collaborations and trend-driven content strategies.
Social Media Coordinator at SocialChorus (IKEA)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
Coordinated IKEA’s social campaigns; achieved a 5% YOY engagement increase with innovative strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Science at University of Tampa
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Other