“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

is an advertising Art Director in Chicago

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Clients

Work Experience

Art Director, FCB Chicago

January 2023 - Present
  • Led art direction, concepting and development of brand campaigns for Discover and Diners Club across social, OLV, OOH, digital and marketing.
  • Developed moodboards, created shot lists, selected props, art directed photoshoots and VO recordings, oversaw post-production 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 - January 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 Clorox Company sub brands.
  • Presented work to clients and often led projects from concept to production.
  • Worked closely with studio team to produce print, digital & retail pieces.
  • Often tapped to work on new business pitches.

Art Director InternHLK

May 2019 - June 2019
  • Created and pitched a campaign and comprehensive branding for new 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

2015-2019
Missouri School of Journalism
Bachelor of Journalism,
Strategic Communication (BJ, 2019)

Skills

Design

Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign

Video

After Effects, Premiere Pro

Web / Digital

Figma,Sketch,Webflow

Audio

Pro Tools, Logic Pro

3D

Blender

Missouri School of Journalism
Strategic Communication (BJ, 2019)

Work Experience

Art Director, FCB Chicago

January 2023 - Present

Lead digital, print, social media & shopper campaigns from concept to production for Clorox & it’s sub brands. Create storyboards & work closely with production team to style, cast & director physical & digital shoots. Regularly work under tight timelines while mentoring Art Directors.

  • Led art direction, concepting and development of brand campaigns for Discover and Diners Club across social, OLV, OOH, digital and marketing.
  • Developed moodboards, created shot lists, selected props, art directed photoshoots and VO recordings, oversaw post-production 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 - January 2023

Lead digital, print, social media & shopper campaigns from concept to production for Clorox & it’s sub brands. Create storyboards & work closely with production team to style, cast & director physical & digital shoots. Regularly work under tight timelines while mentoring Art Directors.

  • 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.

  • Created digital, print, social media and retail campaigns for Clorox and Clorox Company sub brands.
  • Presented work to clients and often led projects from concept to production.
  • Worked closely with studio team to produce print, digital & retail pieces.
  • Often tapped to work on new business pitches.

Art Director InternHLK

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.

  • Created and pitched a campaign and comprehensive branding for new 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.

  • 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

2015-2019
Missouri School of Journalism
Bachelor of Journalism,
Strategic Communication (BJ, 2019)

Missouri School of Journalism
Strategic Communication (BJ, 2019)

SKILLS

Design

Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign

Video

After Effects, Premiere Pro

Web / Digital

Figma,Sketch,Webflow

Audio

Pro Tools, Logic Pro

3D

Blender

Missouri School of Journalism
Strategic Communication (BJ, 2019)

ART
DIRECTOR

BRANDON
GRAF

Brandon Graf