I am Tansen Sharp, a Creative Director and Art Director with over two decades shaping digital brand experiences across B2B, B2C, and luxury lifestyle campaigns. I’ve led concept development and production at agencies like The Digitale in Munich and Pacific Communications, delivering image- and motion-led campaigns for brands such as Microsoft, Telekom, and Allianz. I thrive on collaboration, guiding both in-house teams and freelance collaborators to translate data-driven insights into visual stories. I stay current with the latest visual AI and new tools to push the boundaries of what’s possible in image, video, and interactive design.

Tansen Sharp

I am Tansen Sharp, a Creative Director and Art Director with over two decades shaping digital brand experiences across B2B, B2C, and luxury lifestyle campaigns. I’ve led concept development and production at agencies like The Digitale in Munich and Pacific Communications, delivering image- and motion-led campaigns for brands such as Microsoft, Telekom, and Allianz. I thrive on collaboration, guiding both in-house teams and freelance collaborators to translate data-driven insights into visual stories. I stay current with the latest visual AI and new tools to push the boundaries of what’s possible in image, video, and interactive design.

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I am Tansen Sharp, a Creative Director and Art Director with over two decades shaping digital brand experiences across B2B, B2C, and luxury lifestyle campaigns. I’ve led concept development and production at agencies like The Digitale in Munich and Pacific Communications, delivering image- and motion-led campaigns for brands such as Microsoft, Telekom, and Allianz.

I thrive on collaboration, guiding both in-house teams and freelance collaborators to translate data-driven insights into visual stories. I stay current with the latest visual AI and new tools to push the boundaries of what’s possible in image, video, and interactive design.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Art Director - Sr Art Director at THE DIGITALE
January 1, 2022 - Present
Lead and visualize creative concepts for digital campaigns, focusing on image and motion for B2B/B2C brands; develop data-driven, audience-targeted concepts and collaborate with freelance experts. Stay updated with the latest in visual AI.
Sr. Art Director at PACIFIC COMMUNICATIONS
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2021
Developed concepts for pharmaceutical brands; led a design team from concept to final production for print, web, and TV, including photography, app design, and trade show presentations.
Art Director at CINEAK
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014
Created branding and marketing materials for a luxury furniture brand, including logo, catalogs, web design, photography, trade shows, and international photo shoots; assisted in planning Cad Home Theater placements.
Art Director at SPECK
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Developed marketing materials, product photography, web and packaging design, and social media content; coordinated photoshoots with international teams; involved in product development and quality control with China factories.
Art Director at FREDERICK’S OF HOLLYWOOD
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2009
Catalog design and production (up to 40 million copies annually); branding for website and 150 retail stores; led photoshoots and the catalog production team.
Graphic/Web Designer/Photo Assistant at LIGHTBOX STUDIO
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005
Marketing, web design, and image editing for clients like Seven Jeans, Target, and Paris Hilton; gained insights into studio equipment and photography techniques.
Designer-Retoucher at DIGITAL FUSION
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
Retoucher and digital capture assistant; learned advanced techniques and collaborated with top photographers, expanding expertise in photography and luxury branding.
Graphic Designer at GINGKO PRESS
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001
Marketing materials and book production for a design publishing house; engaged with European design culture while based in California.
Web Designer at WEBSIGHT DESIGN.COM
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000
Web design and HTML programming for prominent clients; contributed to early online branding efforts in Silicon Valley.

Education

Abitur at Tassilo Gymnasium
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1992
High School Diploma at Tamalpais High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
Associate Degree at College of Marin
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998
Diplom at UC Berkeley
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Continuing Education at California College of the Arts & UCLA Weiterbildung
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet