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Hello, I’m Arnold Guerrero, a Creative Director and Brand & Integrated Marketing leader with 20+ years of experience building brands, campaigns, and creative systems across advertising, publishing, retail, and emerging media. I excel at aligning creative vision with business goals and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver trusted, community-focused brands.
Beyond aesthetics, I’m passionate about storytelling that serves real communities, measurable impact, and building partnerships that sustain brand trust. I enjoy collaborating with stakeholders to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging experiences across channels.
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Language
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Work Experience
Co-Owner / Creative Director at Gold Key Comics
January 1, 2021 - PresentCreative direction for the revival of a legacy publishing brand, overseeing brand strategy, visual standards, and audience-facing storytelling. Led Boris Karloff’s Gold Key Mysteries Kickstarter campaigns and ensured brand consistency across digital touchpoints for GoldKeyComics.com; provided creative leadership for campaigns and partnerships aligning with brand objectives.
Founder / Creative Director at The Idealistic
January 1, 2016 - PresentProvided creative and strategic leadership for integrated marketing campaigns across video, digital, social, broadcast, radio, and out-of-home media. Directed video production for the Grand Canyon Association’s 2019 marketing campaign, supported mission-driven storytelling, and led creative strategy for multiple campaigns with regional and national impact.
Senior Art Director at R&R Partners
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015Led award-winning creative campaigns in collaboration with senior copywriters and account leadership; designed high-visibility out-of-home creative, including Phoenix’s largest billboard installations; directed and edited video content for Avnet’s Global initiative; served as Director of Photography and lead designer for Arizona Distilling Company’s 2015 brand presentation; played a key role in creative leadership for new business proposals and RFP responses.
Senior Art Director at R&R Partners
January 1, 2019 - PresentContract role focusing on continuing brand campaigns and enterprise-level creative leadership for new business proposals and large-scale executions.
Creative Director at Owens Harkey Advertising
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014Led creative strategy for Sedona Chamber of Commerce; directed rebranding efforts for Native Grill and Wings; led national creative initiatives for Honda and Acura; directed creative for ASU Athletics’ 'Stay True 2 ASU' campaign.
Senior Art Director at DBSI Inc.
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013Led creative initiatives supporting redesigns and rebranding for banks and financial institutions nationwide; partnered with marketing and leadership to communicate complex financial concepts through clear, audience-focused creative.
Senior Multimedia Designer at TriWest Healthcare Alliance
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010Senior designer within Corporate Communications and Marketing; led creative for the Annual Medal of Honor Gala, supporting high-profile stakeholders and national audiences.
Education
AA Computer Animation at The Art Institute of Arizona
January 11, 2030 - February 7, 2026AA Multimedia at The Art Institute of Arizona
January 11, 2030 - February 7, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Retail, Healthcare, Education, Professional Services
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