Hi, I’m
Joe English
Executive Creative Director
Camas,WA
Summary
Visionary leader with extensive experience in immersive experience design and creative direction. Recognized for directing multidisciplinary teams to create emotionally resonant brand experiences and for driving strategies that elevate client engagement.
Overview
35
years of professional experience
Work History
SPARKS, A Freeman Company
Executive Creative Director
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver emotionally resonant, high-impact experiences for global tech brands.
- Oversee creative strategy for multi-million dollar events across digital, physical, and hybrid formats.
- Directed creative for clients including ServiceNow, Oracle, Visa, GitHub, Juventus, Hyland Software, and Aeva Technologies.
- Spearheaded ideation, design, and execution of immersive brand experiences.
- Fostered team culture rooted in empathy, experimentation, and excellence.
IntelChandler, AZ
Sr. Product Manager
09.1999 - 09.2025
Job overview
- Consulted with product development teams to enhance products based on customer interest data.
- Oversaw internal product team employees and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partners.
- Coordinated landing page efforts to increase conversion rates.
- Increased new client acquisition through targeted initiatives.
Freeman Company, LLC
Executive Creative Director
01.2023 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Led large agency teams to deliver industry-leading live events for clients such as Alcon, GE Health Care, Yamaha, Rooster Teeth, WebEx, Adobe, VMware, AHA, and AARP.
Freeman Company, LLC
Senior Group Creative Director
01.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Managed a team of Art Directors, Graphic Designers, and Creative Directors.
- Provided creative leadership for Adobe, AHA, Alcon, Rooster Teeth, Oracle, and WebEx.
Freeman Company, LLC
Senior Creative Director
01.2018 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Directed complex, multi-disciplinary design programs for global corporate and consumer events.
- Led pitches, experiential strategy, and design execution.
- Integrated digital, architectural, and visual storytelling.
- Clients included VMware, NFL, Visa, Unity, GE Health Care, ADA, and more.
Event Futurist Consulting, LLC
Event Strategist & Designer
01.2014 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Delivered strategic event design and marketing consulting for tech companies and agencies across five countries.
- Clients included Cisco, HP, Intel, Symantec, SEMI, AEM, FreemanXP, Jack Morton, Superfly, Opus.
- Designed attendee-centric experiences with global reach.
- Specialized in future-forward formats and experiential innovation.
Intel Corporation
Creative Director, Corporate Event Marketing
01.2008 - 01.2014
Job overview
- Led global event strategy and design for Intel’s largest activations.
- Directed $5M redesign of Intel Museum with interactive experiences.
- Managed large matrixed teams across continents.
- Produced events with 10,000+ attendees and cutting-edge tech.
Intel Corporation
Consumer Brand Strategist
01.2007 - 01.2008
Job overview
- Owned global brand strategy for consumer home-theater products.
Intel Corporation
Marketing Campaign Manager, Mobile & Wireless
01.2006 - 01.2007
Job overview
- Planned and measured global campaigns for mobile tech.
Intel Corporation
Director of Marketing, WiMAX Technology
01.2004 - 01.2006
Job overview
- Led sponsorship activations at Sundance, Ironman, F1, and Tour de France.
IBM; AST Research; Gateway 2000; Mobility Elec.
Earlier Roles
09.1990 - 09.1999
Job overview
- Held product management positions at Mobility Electronics, Gateway 2000, AST Computer, and IBM.
Education
Western State University, College of LawOrange, CA
J.D. from Law
08-1998
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA
Master of Arts from Communication Management
08-1994
University of WashingtonSeattle, WA
Bachelor of Arts from Communications
06-1992
Skills
- Creative strategy
- Experiential design
- Team leadership
- Event production
- Visual storytelling
- Brand development
Timeline
Executive Creative Director
SPARKS, A Freeman Company
01.2024 - Current
Executive Creative Director
Freeman Company, LLC
01.2023 - 01.2024
Senior Group Creative Director
Freeman Company, LLC
01.2022 - 01.2023
Senior Creative Director
Freeman Company, LLC
01.2018 - 01.2022
Event Strategist & Designer
Event Futurist Consulting, LLC
01.2014 - 01.2017
Creative Director, Corporate Event Marketing
Intel Corporation
01.2008 - 01.2014
Consumer Brand Strategist
Intel Corporation
01.2007 - 01.2008
Marketing Campaign Manager, Mobile & Wireless
Intel Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2007
Director of Marketing, WiMAX Technology
Intel Corporation
01.2004 - 01.2006
Sr. Product Manager
Intel
09.1999 - 09.2025
Earlier Roles
IBM; AST Research; Gateway 2000; Mobility Elec.
09.1990 - 09.1999
Western State University, College of Law
J.D. from Law
University of Southern California
Master of Arts from Communication Management
University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts from Communications
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