ABOUT ADRIAN ZAVALA

Adrian is an award winning creative with strategic and conceptual thinking. Highly skilled in creative development ranging from conceiving campaigns, to producing them. He makes outstanding use of art in advertising by bringing his artist expertise into his professional work. Experienced in broadcast, outdoor, print, as well as digital and social media, Adrian is a team player working with different levels of creatives. 

He currently works as a freelance, previously, he’s worked for FCB Chicago (boomerang), The Community in Miami, McgarryBowen Chicago, FCB Chicago, and JWT in Mexico. Outside of work, he has been actively involved in creative activities; They include several painting exhibitions in independent galleries, including Scope in Art Basel, being awarded in several international poster design contest, as well as international creativity awards.

ACD /ART DIRECTOR

PROFILE

I love to create things, I love the challenge to come out with new ideas constantly. I’m a creative with strategic and conceptual thinking. Ready to have fun and create the best work out there. Highly skilled in creative development ranging from conceiving campaigns, to producing and finalizing them. Experienced in print advertising, TV and radio broadcast, outdoor, digital and social media. 

WORK EXPERIENCE

FCB Chicago, ACD/ ART DIRECTOR

2020 - 2022

Clients: Janssen Pharmaceuticals

I worked with a talented group of professionals bringing to life advertising campaigns for critical drug brands. Along with my partner, I managed a group of creatives, leading and mentoring them on a daily basis. We worked on multiple projects from digital to broadcast. We were part of the process from the beginning, working closely with client services and managing productions to create advertising that raised the bar in the Pharma space.

THE COMMUNITY, Miami, FL/ Senior Creative

2016 ~ 2020

Clients: BMW, Verizon, Corona, among others.

I worked with a diverse group of professionals to deliver unconventional communication campaigns for national and international firms like BMW, Corona, Verizon, among others. We encouraged our clients to choose non-traditional advertising that not only stands up, but is highly effective.

MCGARRYBOWEN, Chicago, IL / Associate Creative Director

2012 ~ 2016

Clients: Disney Parks, Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Lunchables, among others.

I developed creative concepts and visual solutions, and delivered specified brands and products messages to appropriate consumer targets. I managed a creative team and oversee project development activities, from initial conception to completion; I provided innovative insights and guidance to team members. I collaborated with clients, team members, and relevant department leaders to ensure finalized products satisfy clients’ needs and expectations.

FCB, Chicago, IL / Sr. Art Director

2007 ~2012

Clients: Kmart, SC Johnson, Sharpie, and Qwest, among others.

I drove creative development and execution with in-depth market knowledge to increase brand awareness, engagement and promotional message delivery, I also created interactive advertising by developing social media tools. I oversaw creative production with multicultural teams and managed a creative team on a per-project basis working across both Hispanic and general market.

THE SAN JOSE GROUP, Chicago, IL / Sr. Art Director

2006 ~ 2007

Clients: Hormel Foods, Herdez, and ComEd, among others.

I serviced as a creative director, managing creative productions. I worked in multifunctional teams and supported new business pitches.

JWT, Mexico City /Art Director

2001 ~ 2005

Clients: Kimberly Clark, Listerine, and Ford.

I provided art direction, executing creative production for national advertising campaigns.

Contact

Mobile : 312 285 68 13

Email : adrianzavala1@hotmail .com