Experience

GATES CREATIVE AGENCY

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder / Executive Creative Director

  • Nov 2014 - Present

  GATES is a creative agency led by instinct and informed by strategy. We push boundaries to evolve your brand into the new world of retail. We believe in the art of storytelling and the impact of voice, because brands should be seen—and heard. We use creativity to create connection. Clients include - Alpha-H, Amazon Fashion, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Beautycounter, Biossance, Bite Beauty, Boscia Skincare, Cover FX, Dermalogica, Clinique, Dr.Jart, Fenty Beauty, Gap Inc., Hourglass Cosmetics, IGK Hair, Josie Maran, Kate Somerville, Kendo, Kora, Lashfood, Le Prunier, Lip Lab, Living Proof, Lou&Grey, Luxury Brand Partners, M.A.C. Cosmetics, Marc Jacobs Beauty, Old Navy, Ole Henriksen, Paula's Choice, Patrick Starrr One/Size, Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez, Restoration Hardware, Sephora, Skinmedica, Sunday Riley, Taubman, The Outset by Scarlett Johansson, Ulta Beauty http://gatescreative.com Show less



ANN INC.

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• VP Creative Director

  • Sep 2013 - Nov 2014

  Responsible for re-defining the Loft brand. Developed brand identity, image direction and tone of voice across all consumer touch points. Which includes, advertising, online, in-store, video, direct mail, windows, and packaging. Built an integrated in-house creative agency to execute against the new direction. Team included creative, editorial, styling, digital, e-commerce and new store design. Created and launched a new brand for Ann Inc., Lou & Grey – targeted towards millennials. Developed brand identity, brand voice, and brand positioning that has come to life through photography campaigns, stand alone stores, e-commerce site and the collaborators. Concepted the brick and mortar stores to have a more integrated customer experience. Launched Lou&Grey.com to redefine what an e-commerce site could look like. Creating more of an integrated online magazine balanced with retail. Supervised and developed a 30+ member team. Show less



LVMH / Sephora

• Creative Director

  • Sep 2011 - Sep 2013

  Responsible for shaping Sephora’s creative strategy and design direction for exclusive collaborations: Marc Jacobs, Marchesa, Disney, Charlotte Ronson, Kat Von D, and Hello Kitty. Lead the creative development for Sephora focusing on Color, Fragrance and Nail. Developed seasonal marketing campaigns across all media: advertising, windows, print collateral, direct mail and packaging. Integrate and translate campaigns for digital world: e-commerce, digital advertising, social media and videos. Show less



Gap Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Director Creative - Global Marketing

  • 2007 - 2011

  Responsible for overseeing the in-house creative department. Developed global creative across all media including advertising, packaging, direct mail, windows, and in-store.Led the creative relationship with outside partners: Diane von Furstenberg, OMFG Co, Laird + Partners, Ogilvy, CFDA, and Product (RED). Managed all global brands across all markets: Gap, GapKids, babyGap, GapBody, and GapMaternity. Markets included U.S., Canada, U.K., France, and Japan.Concepted and executed photoshoots for multiple brands.Supervised and developed a 15 member design team and a 5 member copy team. Show less

• Art Director - Global Marketing

  • 2004 - 2007

  Launched a fleet of successful concept stores in the Denver area to test a new brand positioning and strategy which included marketing, visual, and product merchandising.Sales at these concept stores outperformed the rest of the Gap brand by significant margins.Art directed the total store experience including windows, signage, packaging, and point of purchase collateral.Managed relationships with production teams and vendors to ensure execution quality.Customized the most successful ideas to bring them to the rest of the Gap brand stores. Show less



Zimmerman Design Inc

• United States
• Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Designer

  • 2002 - 2004

  Lead designer on the creative team for the agency's biggest client, Nike. Developed branding, store environments, windows, packaging and graphics. Pitched ideas and creative at all client presentations. Lead designer on the creative team for the agency's biggest client, Nike. Developed branding, store environments, windows, packaging and graphics. Pitched ideas and creative at all client presentations.



Levi Strauss & Co.

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Designer

  • 2000 - 2002

  Developed seasonal creative direction for Levi's Red Tab, Juniors and MIsses product lines. Designed T-shirt graphics, product details, pocket bags and product packaging. Researched market trends and competitive landscapes. Developed seasonal creative direction for Levi's Red Tab, Juniors and MIsses product lines. Designed T-shirt graphics, product details, pocket bags and product packaging. Researched market trends and competitive landscapes.