Adam Long
Portland,OR
Summary
Creative professional with proven track record in leading teams to develop and deliver innovative campaigns. Known for unique approach to brand storytelling and visual communication. Reliable and adaptable, excelling in environments that demand creativity and collaboration.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Director
Industry PDX
02.2021 - Current
- Consistent delivery of high-quality creative content. Including the conception, ideation and production of more than 20 campaigns for clients including Major League Soccer, Nike, Leatherman and Travel Portland.
- Foster a culture of creativity, encouraging team members to take risks and push boundaries in their work.
- Successfully pitch creative concepts to account stakeholders, securing buy-in for project implementation and resource allocation.
- Build strong relationships with clients, leading to long-term partnerships and repeat business opportunities.
- Mentor and train junior designers and creatives to help enhance skills and capabilities.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and seamless execution.
Creative Director, Art Director
Freelance
09.2017 - 01.2021
- Responsible for conception, ideation and production of several social campaigns across multiple social channels for clients including Facebook, Wunder Thompson, and Gold Front.
- Presented campaign concepts persuasively to key stakeholders, securing approval for implementation.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients through effective communication and collaboration during the creative process.
Creative Director
Mutt Industries
09.2015 - 08.2017
- Led all aspects of digital, print, and video campaigns for clients including Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sony PlayStation, Gerber Knives, and Yeti Coolers.
- Responsible for day to day management of Mutt's creative team including mentoring and training of junior resources.
- Elevated company reputation through consistent delivery of high-quality creative content.
Art Director
Mutt Industries
03.2012 - 09.2015
- Responsible for establishing art direction for clients and helped concept and pitch work for a wide variety of clients including Sony PlayStation, Nike 6.0, and Ford.
Commercial Director, Editor, Art Direction
Freelance
01.2006 - 02.2012
- Concepted and directed broadcast commercials and digital videos for clients including Nike's Lebron 9 campaign, Skullcandy, and Nike Alpha Talon.
- Contracted through Nike 6.0 (Action Sports) Brand Marketing team to create content for web, television, and athlete films. Projects included the Summer and Winter Dew Tours and Nike 6.0 BMX
- Worked on wide variety of projects and campaigns nationally and internationally as an editor and animator including Ford Go.Do and Nike Maverick's campaigns.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
The Art Institute of Portland
Portland, ORSkills
- Creative Team Leadership
- Concept & Campaign Development
- Visual storytelling & Brand Messaging
- Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate
- Directing & Editing Short Films including “M*therfucker” which screened at Just For Laughs Montreal, Fantasia Film Festival, and Dead Center Film festival and “Autopsy" which screened at The Hollyshorts film festival, and Mammoth Film Festival
- Hiking, Camping, Paddleboarding
- Recent Travel includes Italy, Mexico City, Tanzania
Websites
Timeline
Creative Director
Industry PDX
02.2021 - Current
Creative Director, Art Director
Freelance
09.2017 - 01.2021
Creative Director
Mutt Industries
09.2015 - 08.2017
Art Director
Mutt Industries
03.2012 - 09.2015
Commercial Director, Editor, Art Direction
Freelance
01.2006 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Arts -
The Art Institute of Portland
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