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Ross Ludwig

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

A Creative Director with over 20 years experience working on the brands that you love the most.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Director

Freelance
04.2023 - Current

Currently leading creative development on projects for for US, European and Asian creative agencies as well as direct clients.

Freelance Creative Director

Kastner And Partners
02.2022 - 04.2023

Led branded content development across multiple Red Bull channels (Red Bull Music Festival, Red Bull E-sports and Skateboarding Teams).

Group Creative Director

Global Team Blue
10.2020 - 10.2021

Spearheaded development for launch of Ford EcoBoost and Expedition vehicles. Created Ford Hall of Fans in conjunction with NFL Hall of Fame. Program is now in it's 4th season.

Creative Director

United Collective
12.2020 - 03.2021

Developed integrated campaigns for Chik-Fil-A’s sponsorship of Major League Soccer as well as leading winning pitch for Kinecta Credit Union.

Freelance Creative Director

Testa And Partners
02.2019 - 09.2020

Established Testa and Partners’ (Italy’s most awarded agency) first US-based office. Led integrated campaigns for iconic Italian brands FIAT, Barilla and Lavazza.

Creative Director

David And Goliath
12.2017 - 01.2019

Developed campaigns for Kia USA and Kia Dealers Association. Developed pitch-winning platform for Jack in The Box account win and led creative for successful re-pitch of California Lottery Account.

Freelance Creative Director

Crispin Porter & Bogusky
11.2015 - 10.2016

Led creative work on for Infiniti Motors global pitch and subsequent campaign development through model launches for American and International markets.

Executive Creative Director

Conill/Saatchi And Saatchi
09.2011 - 06.2015

Oversaw all aspects of creative, digital content, and social media for clients such as Alaska Airlines, T-Mobile, Toyota, and Proctor & Gamble. Responsible for creative staffing and P&L in LA and Miami offices. Worked closely with T-Mobile executive leadership in launch of successful foray into World Cup sponsorship.

Advertising Film Director

Partizan UK, RSA Films USA
08.2008 - 09.2011

Directed content for US and European-based clients through Partizan London and RSA Films, LA, Including Super Bowl spot for Mountain Dew.

Creative Director/Copywriter

Freelance
08.2008 - 09.2011

Mother London; 180 Amsterdam; Goodby Silverstein and Partners, San Francisco; Fallon London; Wieden & Kennedy, New York and London; Razorfish, Portland; Publicis, London; TBWA Chiat/Day, Los Angeles; Crispin, Porter and Bogusky, Boulder; BBDO New York; Deutsch LA

Senior Copywriter

Saatchi And Saatchi
05.2004 - 06.2007

Lead creative on award-winning campaigns for clients such as Club 18-30, Carlsbad Breweries and Toyota Motors UK. Headed up creative on SONY European account and led successful pitch for Monster.com business.

Copywriter

Saatchi And Saatchi
04.2002 - 04.2004

Created multiple award-wining creative 360 integrated campaigns for APAC clients Hewlett-Packard, Burger King and Lexus.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Advertising

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Associate of Arts - Advertising/Copy

Portfolio Center
Atlanta, GA

Skills

  • Copywriting
  • Creative Direction
  • Recalling lyrics to any pop song written between 1985-2017

Timeline

Creative Director

Freelance
04.2023 - Current

Freelance Creative Director

Kastner And Partners
02.2022 - 04.2023

Creative Director

United Collective
12.2020 - 03.2021

Group Creative Director

Global Team Blue
10.2020 - 10.2021

Freelance Creative Director

Testa And Partners
02.2019 - 09.2020

Creative Director

David And Goliath
12.2017 - 01.2019

Freelance Creative Director

Crispin Porter & Bogusky
11.2015 - 10.2016

Executive Creative Director

Conill/Saatchi And Saatchi
09.2011 - 06.2015

Advertising Film Director

Partizan UK, RSA Films USA
08.2008 - 09.2011

Creative Director/Copywriter

Freelance
08.2008 - 09.2011

Senior Copywriter

Saatchi And Saatchi
05.2004 - 06.2007

Copywriter

Saatchi And Saatchi
04.2002 - 04.2004

Bachelor of Science - Advertising

University of Florida

Associate of Arts - Advertising/Copy

Portfolio Center
Ross Ludwig