Get to know me a little

From an early age, I developed a deep love for sports, believing they encapsulate the best of human experience—dedication, resilience, teamwork, mentorship, triumph, and passion. That same drive led me to advertising, where I channel my competitive spirit and strategic mindset into creating impactful work for clients.

Currently, I bring this passion to Arts & Letters Creative Co. in Richmond, VA, where I apply years of experience in design, art direction, and creative leadership. Outside of work, I’m a devoted Atlanta Braves fan, a proud husband and father to Harper and Mercy Rae, and a dog dad to Pepper (Dalmatian) and Fenway (Lab). I also love sharing my enthusiasm for sports with my daughters, watching them discover the same excitement that has fueled me throughout my life.

When the house quiets down, you’ll find me diving into AI and its impact on creativity, staying ahead of the curve as it transforms our industry—just as it has in sports.

Let’s connect! Feel free to reach out at mwarrencreate@gmail.com to chat about advertising, design, parenting, AI, or sports.

Work Experience

Arts & Letters Creative CO 

2024-Present & 2018-2022

Lead Technical Art Director / Designer

Experienced in leading campaigns for top brands like Google (Chromebook, Chrome Browser, Cloud), HubSpot CRM, ESPN, and Ramp Financial. Skilled in bridging the gap between post-production and creative teams, crafting UI/UX screen content across all tech screens. Manage and mentor technical designers, training new employees on established workflows with production partners to ensure seamless execution.

International Mission Board

2022-2023

Creative Director

Led a 35-person creative team across writing, design, cinematography, editing, animation, AV engineering, and art direction for a global non-profit organization. Oversaw the creation of social content, event designs, marketing assets (digital & print), corporate identities, PR materials, and physical art installations. Managed a 200-year photo archive and directed paid digital marketing campaigns produced by outside agencies, contributing to a 20% increase in annual giving through strategic branding and engagement initiatives.

Tilt Creative & Production

2017-2018

Art Director

Led creative teams in developing content for major clients, including Walmart, Capital One, Audi, and Rehau. As Creative Lead, directed multidisciplinary teams to produce compelling visual content across various media platforms, ensuring brand consistency and high-impact storytelling.

The Martin Agency

2010-2017

Art Director

Led creative teams within Studio Squared, developing content for major clients including Walmart, Midas, P&G, and Disney. Directed design strategy, ensuring high-quality visual storytelling and brand consistency across campaigns. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver engaging and impactful creative solutions.

Schooling & Training

Art Institute of Atlanta

Bachelor of Arts, Advertising

Studied all facets of advertising, specializing in Art Direction and Technical Design. Awarded Top Portfolio in the highly competitive Senior Portfolio Showcase, recognizing exceptional creativity, craftsmanship, and strategic design thinking.

Leo Burnett - i4Design

2004 Design Internship

Contributed to the Kellogg’s account, assisting with package design, mock-ups, campaign ideation, and Out-of-Home print materials. Collaborated closely with the team to develop visually compelling and cohesive brand assets.

Skills & Knowledge

  • AI & Emerging Technologies in Advertising

  • Problem-Solving & Creative Thinking

  • Concept Development & Visual Storytelling

  • Branding & Identity Design

  • Art Direction & Design Strategy

  • Motion Graphics & Video Production

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects)

  • UI/UX Design & Prototyping (Figma, Sketch, XD)

  • 3D Visualization & Rendering

  • Photography & Photo Editing

  • Team Leadership & Creative Mentorship

  • Cross-functional Collaboration (Copywriters, Strategists, Developers, animators, Editors, Producers)

  • Project Management & Deadline Execution

  • Brand Strategy & Positioning

  • Data-Driven Creative Decision Making

  • Digital & Social Media Advertising