Connor Hutchings
Phoenix
Summary
Multidisciplinary creative specializing in automotive, lifestyle, apparel, and brand storytelling through photography, creative direction, and social-first content. Experienced in concepting and producing campaigns, editorial imagery, short-form content, and branded visuals for commercial, automotive, sports, and apparel-focused clients. Strong understanding of visual culture, digital storytelling, and fast-paced creative production workflows across social media and commercial platforms.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Director & Content Producer
Ironwilled
2023 - Current
- Lead creative direction, photography, and visual storytelling across apparel campaigns, product launches, and social-first brand content.
- Develop cinematic and documentary-style campaign concepts centered around identity, performance, lifestyle, and premium editorial storytelling.
- Produce and edit high-volume photo and video assets optimized for Instagram, TikTok, and digital campaigns while collaborating across branding, apparel development, and campaign execution.
- Create shot lists, moodboards, production timelines, and visual systems for fast-paced launches and studio or on-location productions.
Creative Content Producer
Connor.McKlain LLC
2022 - Current
- Concept, produce, and deliver social-first photo and video content for automotive, lifestyle, sports, and apparel-focused brands.
- Lead creative direction, shot planning, editing, and end-to-end production workflows including moodboarding, scouting, retouching, and final asset delivery across campaigns and commercial productions.
- Collaborated with brands and organizations including Porsche, Toyota USA, Penske Automotive Group, Lamborghini, PolarPro, YETI, Three Amigos Tequila, Safari Party, Fiesta Bowl, and multiple lifestyle and commercial businesses.
- Produce campaign and editorial-style content focused on automotive, outdoor, lifestyle, and adventure-driven storytelling optimized for Instagram, TikTok, and digital marketing platforms.
- Work directly with clients to develop campaign concepts, visual identity alignment, and social-focused storytelling systems.
Creative Media Intern
University of Arizona Athletics
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted in the creation of digital and social media content for university athletic programs and brand initiatives.
- Developed creative assets across photography, video, web, social media, and marketing campaigns.
- Collaborated with creative and marketing teams to maintain consistent visual branding across platforms.
- Adapted content for multiple formats including social-first digital campaigns, promotional graphics, and video assets.
- Supported fast-paced content production environments with quick turnaround timelines and evolving creative needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Urban & Regional Development, Business Minor
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona01.2022
Skills
- Creative Direction
- Adobe Lightroom
- Capture One
- Campaign Development
- Brand Storytelling
- Art Direction
- Automotive Photography
- Lifestyle & Editorial Photography
- Visual Communication
Timeline
Creative Media Intern
University of Arizona Athletics
01.2021 - 07.2022
Creative Director & Content Producer
Ironwilled
2023 - Current
Creative Content Producer
Connor.McKlain LLC
2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Urban & Regional Development, Business Minor
University of Arizona