“I think Brandon's spirit animal is a giraffe. He’s like high profile but calm and chill under pressure.”
-------Caylin Willis, Yvonne & Mitchell
"How do I begin to explain Brandon Graf? One time he made a playlist for me with one song on it. He actually reads a creative brief and brings it to life. Oh, and one time he punched me in the face… it was awesome."
-------Brooke Sarharovici, Spot Hero
“I’ve seen him eat two salads, so if you say people don’t change, you’re wrong.”
-------Bri Amidei, Motorola
"He sucks."
------- Andre Putman - Friend?
“He doesn't stress me out.”
-------Becca Sultan, Account Executive | Area 23
“Great Hair.”
------- Maddie Tweed - Friend
“Brandon's full of surprises.”
-------Annie Oakeley - Friend
BRANDON
GRAF
ART
DIRECTOR
Experience
Art Director, FCB
Jan 2023 - Present
- Led art direction, concepting and development of brand campaigns for Discover andDiners Club credit card across social, OLV, OOH, digital and marketing.
- Developed moodboards, created shot lists, selected props, art directed photoshoots,oversaw post-production, VO recordings and retouching for stills and video.
- Worked with studio team, photographers, content creators, junior art directors and designers to execute campaigns.
- Worked on agency pitches and helped on other accounts within the agency.
Senior Art Director, TPN
July 2022 - Jan 2023
- Led digital, print, social media & shopper campaigns from concept to production for Clorox & Clorox Company sub brands.
- Created storyboards & worked closely with production team to style, cast & directed physical & digital shoots.
- Worked under tight timelines while mentoring Art Directors.
Art Director, TPN
June 2019 - July 2022
Created digital, print, social media and retail campaigns for Clorox and it’s sub brands. Present work to clients and often lead projects from concept to production. Work closely with studio team to produce print, digital & retail pieces. Often tapped to work on new business pitches and other TPN clients such as Takis and PepsiCo.
Art Director Intern, HLK
May 2019 - June 2019
Created and pitched a campaign and comprehensive branding for yet to open St. Louis restaurant. Assisted Mentor with day to day projects.
Art Director, MOJO Ad
August 2018 - May 2019
Created and pitched a Chevrolet campaign to GM executives. Led a 5-person creative team to create a Silver Student Addy winning campaign.
Education
University of Missouri - Columbia
Bachelor of Journalism
Emph. Stratetgic Communication
2015 - 2019
Minor in Arts
Emph. Graphic Design
2016 - 2019
Skills
Design | Photoshop, Illustrator
Video | After Effects, Premiere Pro
Web | Dreamweaver, Webflow
Audio | Pro Tools, Logic Pro
3D | Blender
2015 - 2019
Minor in Arts
Emph. Graphic Design
2016 - 2019
SKILLS
Art Direction
Design
-- Photoshop, Illustrator, inDesign, Sketch
3D
-- Blender
Web Design
-- Webflow
Video / Animation
-- Premiere Pro, After Effects
Sounds Design / Editing
-- Logic Pro, Pro Tools
