CREATIVE ART DIRECTOR
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CREATIVE ART DIRECTOR
brooklyn
based
mexican
art director
based
mexican
art director
–other titles include–
resident doomsday prepper
grey's anatomy university graduate
on-call diversity hire
serial add to cartist
repeat typo offender
and your favorite drag queen's favorite drag queen.
resident doomsday prepper
grey's anatomy university graduate
on-call diversity hire
serial add to cartist
repeat typo offender
and your favorite drag queen's favorite drag queen.
Work
Other friends from the group chat
CREATIVE ART DIRECTOR
Currently:
Senior Art Director
McCann, New York
2021 – Present
• Mastercard
• Verizon
• Mastercard
• Verizon
For Three Years
Before That:
Before That:
Art Director
Mediacom Creative Systems, New York
2019 – 2021
• Pokémon
• Hilton Hotels
• Pokémon
• Hilton Hotels
• Ally Bank
• Jared, Kay & Zales Jewelers
Jr. Art Director
Mediacom Creative Systems, New York
2018 – 2019
• Uber
• Cartier
• Uber
• Cartier
• Indeed
• Adidas/Reebok
Where I fetched coffee:
Strategy Intern
Mediacom, New York
Summer 2018
Social Media Intern
The Borgen Project
Spring 2018
Strategy Intern
22Squared, Atlanta GA
Summer 2017
Awards & Recognition:
• Cannes Lions – 1 Gold & 3 Shortlists ~ Pokémon 25th Anniversary
• Clio Entertainment – 2 Gold, 1 Silver & 1 Bronze ~ Pokémon 25th Anniversary
• Clio Music – 3 Silver, 3 Bronze ~ Pokémon 25th Anniversary
• One Show – 2 Merits & 2 Shortlists ~ Pokémon 25th Anniversary
• Webby Awards – 1 Winner, 2 Nominations ~ Pokémon 25th Anniversary
• Epica – Bronze ~ Mastercard Standing Up Everywhere
• Adweek – Winner ~ Mastercard Standing Up Everywhere
• Ad Age Creativity Awards – Finalist ~ Pokémon 25th Anniversary
• Cannes Young Lions – USA Finalist ~ End Allergies Together (E.A.T)
• Reggie Awards – 2 Silver, 1 Bronze ~ Ally+Monopoly
• Clio Entertainment – 2 Gold, 1 Silver & 1 Bronze ~ Pokémon 25th Anniversary
• Clio Music – 3 Silver, 3 Bronze ~ Pokémon 25th Anniversary
• One Show – 2 Merits & 2 Shortlists ~ Pokémon 25th Anniversary
• Webby Awards – 1 Winner, 2 Nominations ~ Pokémon 25th Anniversary
• Epica – Bronze ~ Mastercard Standing Up Everywhere
• Adweek – Winner ~ Mastercard Standing Up Everywhere
• Ad Age Creativity Awards – Finalist ~ Pokémon 25th Anniversary
• Cannes Young Lions – USA Finalist ~ End Allergies Together (E.A.T)
• Reggie Awards – 2 Silver, 1 Bronze ~ Ally+Monopoly
What I can do
thanks to YouTube:
thanks to YouTube:
Photoshop
Figma
Illustrator
MidJouney
CapCut
Slides / PPT / Keynote
Where I bought
my diploma:
my diploma:
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science in Advertising
Spring 2018
People who
can vouch:
can vouch:
Chris Serafino
Group Creative Director
chrisserafino@gmail.com
Irene Alysandratos
VP Creative Director
irene.alysandratos@gmail.com
Chad Baker
VP Creative Director
chad@chadlbaker.com
What I'm like in 3D
If you ever happen to see someone shamelessly strutting down the street like Madonna’s timeless Vogue is
blasting in the background, you might have possibly stumbled upon me. It’s probably the Glee version.
I’m in a good mood 90% of the time, refuse to dance like nobody is watching and love oversharing after
a few too many drinks just like everybody else. Chances are I’ll smile and say good morning. Maybe.
blasting in the background, you might have possibly stumbled upon me. It’s probably the Glee version.
I’m in a good mood 90% of the time, refuse to dance like nobody is watching and love oversharing after
a few too many drinks just like everybody else. Chances are I’ll smile and say good morning. Maybe.
Get in touch:
emiliano_llanas@hotmail.com (917) 538 5527
About
uh•mili•ah•know
(but you can call me em)
mexico born & raised
texas schooled
new york hazed
queerdo living in Brooklyn, NY
texas schooled
new york hazed
queerdo living in Brooklyn, NY
Let's get one thing clear. Did I up and choose the highly coveted, uber-caffeinated no-sleep lifestyle of a New York Art Director "most girls would kill for"? No. I most certainly did not. But after one too many nights spent re-designing decks in school because my alter ego refused to put my name on something "ugly" or fixing something that just didn't make sense, I knew there was no fighting it... I was a stuck up creative through and through. Curious by nature and simplified by force, my work is like the slice of pizza you find at the bottom of the fridge when fishing for a snack in the middle of the night: easy to digest yet altogether promising. Easy, simple, done.
Pleasantries said and villain-origin stories shared, let's get in touch and make something rad together. I'll bring my conspiracy theories. Maybe.
Pleasantries said and villain-origin stories shared, let's get in touch and make something rad together. I'll bring my conspiracy theories. Maybe.
Awards
CANNES
GOLD: Entertainment for Music/Brand Partnership • Pokémon 25th Anniversary Concert with Post Malone – Cannes Lions 2021
SHORTLIST: Entertainment for Music/Fan Engagement • Pokémon 25h Anniversary Concert with Post Malone – Cannes Lions 2021
SHORTLIST: Entertainment Talent: Digital & Social • Pokémon 25th Anniversary Concert with Post Malone – Cannes Lions 2021
SHORTLIST: Entertainment for Music/Exclusive Artist Content • Pokémon 25th Anniversary Concert with Post Malone – Cannes Lions 2021
USA FINALIST (TOP 5) • End Allergies Together (E.A.T.) – Cannes Young Lions 2019
CLIO
GOLD: TV/Streaming: Innovation • Pokémon 25th Anniversary – Clio Entertainment Awards 2021
GOLD: TV/Streaming (Partnerships Campaign) • Pokémon 25th Anniversary – Clio Entertainment Awards 2021
SILVER: TV/Streaming (Partnerships Campaign) • Pokémon 25th Anniversary – Clio Entertainment Awards 2021
SILVER: Innovation • Pokémon 25th Anniversary – Clio Entertainment Awards 2021
SILVER: Experience/Activation • Pokémon 25th Anniversary – Clio Entertainment Awards 2021
SILVER: Branded Entertainment & Content • Pokémon 25th Anniversary – Clio Entertainment Awards 2021
BRONZE: TV/Streaming (Experiential/Events) • Pokémon 25th Anniversary Concert with Post Malone – Clio Entertainment Awards 2021
BRONZE: Integrated Campaign • Pokémon 25th Anniversary – Clio Entertainment Awards 2021
BRONZE: Partnerships/Collaborations • Pokémon 25th Anniversary – Clio Entertainment Awards 2021
BRONZE: Use of Music in Film/Video • Pokémon 25th Anniversary – Clio Entertainment Awards 2021
ONE SHOW
MERIT: Branded Entertainment(Experiential/Virtual Events) • Pokémon 25th Anniversary – One Show Awards 2022
MERIT: Influencer Marketing/Multichannel • Pokémon 25th Anniversary – One Show Awards 2022
SHORTLIST: Long-form Video Single • Pokémon 25hth Anniversary – One Show Awards 2022
SHORTLIST: Music Videos–Single • Pokémon 25h Anniversary – One Show Awards 2022
SHORTY AWARDS
GOLD • Mastercard Standing Up Everywhere – Shorty Documentary Short Award 2024
SILVER • Mastercard Standing Up Everywhere – Shorty Community Engagement Award 2024
WINNER • Mastercard Standing Up Everywhere –Shorty Corporate Community Award 2024
WINNER • Mastercard Standing Up Everywhere – Shorty TikTok Awards 2024
THE WEBBY AWARDS
WINNER: Advertising Media & PR (Digital Campaign) • Pokémon 25th Anniversary – Webby Awards 2021
Nominee: Metaverse, Immersive & Virtual • Pokémon 25th Anniversary – Webby Awards 2021
Nominee: Advertising, Media & PR (Entertainment) • Pokémon 25th Anniversary – Webby Awards 2021
EPICA AWARDS
WINNER • Mastercard Standing Up Everywhere – Epica Events Award 2024
ADWEEK
BRONZE • Mastercard Standing Up Everywhere – ADWEEK's Experiential Award 2024
ADAGE CREATIVITY AWARDS
FINALIST • Pokémon 25th Anniversary – Ad Age Creativity Awards in the Craft of the Year Digital/Social category 2022
ANA REGGIE AWARDS
SILVER • Ally Bank Meets Monopoly – Reggie Sponsorship & Licensed Property Awards 2020
SILVER • Ally Bank Meets Monopoly – Reggie Multicultural Awards 2020
BRONZE • Ally Bank Meets Monopoly – Reggie Innovative Use of Marketing Tech Awards 2020
GOLD: Entertainment for Music/Brand Partnership • Pokémon 25th Anniversary Concert with Post Malone – Cannes Lions 2021
SHORTLIST: Entertainment for Music/Fan Engagement • Pokémon 25h Anniversary Concert with Post Malone – Cannes Lions 2021
SHORTLIST: Entertainment Talent: Digital & Social • Pokémon 25th Anniversary Concert with Post Malone – Cannes Lions 2021
SHORTLIST: Entertainment for Music/Exclusive Artist Content • Pokémon 25th Anniversary Concert with Post Malone – Cannes Lions 2021
USA FINALIST (TOP 5) • End Allergies Together (E.A.T.) – Cannes Young Lions 2019
CLIO
GOLD: TV/Streaming: Innovation • Pokémon 25th Anniversary – Clio Entertainment Awards 2021
GOLD: TV/Streaming (Partnerships Campaign) • Pokémon 25th Anniversary – Clio Entertainment Awards 2021
SILVER: TV/Streaming (Partnerships Campaign) • Pokémon 25th Anniversary – Clio Entertainment Awards 2021
SILVER: Innovation • Pokémon 25th Anniversary – Clio Entertainment Awards 2021
SILVER: Experience/Activation • Pokémon 25th Anniversary – Clio Entertainment Awards 2021
SILVER: Branded Entertainment & Content • Pokémon 25th Anniversary – Clio Entertainment Awards 2021
BRONZE: TV/Streaming (Experiential/Events) • Pokémon 25th Anniversary Concert with Post Malone – Clio Entertainment Awards 2021
BRONZE: Integrated Campaign • Pokémon 25th Anniversary – Clio Entertainment Awards 2021
BRONZE: Partnerships/Collaborations • Pokémon 25th Anniversary – Clio Entertainment Awards 2021
BRONZE: Use of Music in Film/Video • Pokémon 25th Anniversary – Clio Entertainment Awards 2021
ONE SHOW
MERIT: Branded Entertainment(Experiential/Virtual Events) • Pokémon 25th Anniversary – One Show Awards 2022
MERIT: Influencer Marketing/Multichannel • Pokémon 25th Anniversary – One Show Awards 2022
SHORTLIST: Long-form Video Single • Pokémon 25hth Anniversary – One Show Awards 2022
SHORTLIST: Music Videos–Single • Pokémon 25h Anniversary – One Show Awards 2022
SHORTY AWARDS
GOLD • Mastercard Standing Up Everywhere – Shorty Documentary Short Award 2024
SILVER • Mastercard Standing Up Everywhere – Shorty Community Engagement Award 2024
WINNER • Mastercard Standing Up Everywhere –Shorty Corporate Community Award 2024
WINNER • Mastercard Standing Up Everywhere – Shorty TikTok Awards 2024
THE WEBBY AWARDS
WINNER: Advertising Media & PR (Digital Campaign) • Pokémon 25th Anniversary – Webby Awards 2021
Nominee: Metaverse, Immersive & Virtual • Pokémon 25th Anniversary – Webby Awards 2021
Nominee: Advertising, Media & PR (Entertainment) • Pokémon 25th Anniversary – Webby Awards 2021
EPICA AWARDS
WINNER • Mastercard Standing Up Everywhere – Epica Events Award 2024
ADWEEK
BRONZE • Mastercard Standing Up Everywhere – ADWEEK's Experiential Award 2024
ADAGE CREATIVITY AWARDS
FINALIST • Pokémon 25th Anniversary – Ad Age Creativity Awards in the Craft of the Year Digital/Social category 2022
ANA REGGIE AWARDS
SILVER • Ally Bank Meets Monopoly – Reggie Sponsorship & Licensed Property Awards 2020
SILVER • Ally Bank Meets Monopoly – Reggie Multicultural Awards 2020
BRONZE • Ally Bank Meets Monopoly – Reggie Innovative Use of Marketing Tech Awards 2020
CREATIVE ART DIRECTOR