e. ajgroves@gmail.com

p. 424.303.2530

Over the past nearly two decades in the advertising industry, I've had the wonderful opportunity to personally collaborate with globally recognized brands like Adidas, HP, Sony, Meta, Ford, Samsung, Lexus, and many others. Along the way, I've formed meaningful partnerships and worked closely with talented teams at renowned ad agencies such as 180, 72andSunny, Team One, Berlin Cameron, R/GA, Havas, and more. I've also had the pleasure of contributing my expertise to in-house teams at esteemed production companies like Park Pictures and, most recently, Anonymous Content.

My work has been selected and awarded at Cannes Lions, D&AD, SXSW, Webby Awards, Clios, Effies, Sundance Film Festival,  and the Tribeca Film Festival.

2018-2024
Executive Creative Director, The Lab at Anonymous Content

Pioneered and established the branded entertainment division within the global entertainment powerhouse, Anonymous Content. Led comprehensive strategies, ideation, development, and execution of film and series concepts for prominent global brands such as Adobe, HP, IBM, Lime, Meta, RedBull, and Volvo, from inception to completion. Provided day-to-day leadership to multiple creative teams while maintaining a hands-on approach in design, photoshoots, and film production across projects of varying scales.


2016-2018
Creative Director, Zac&Adam

Founded and helmed an independent creative studio specializing in comprehensive branding and campaign development for global brands. Specifically focusing on HP, developed a full B2B security offering called THE WOLF which launched with a film series, an entirely new visual identity for the program, and executed a global social media campaign. This effort led to the successful rebranding of HP's security offering as HP Wolf Security.

Orchestrated full campaign concepts from the ground up, overseeing multiple creative teams. Maintained active involvement in design, photoshoots, and film production.

2010-2016
Creative Director, 180 Los Angeles

Began as an Art Director, quickly progressing to oversee design and branding endeavors for numerous global brands. Advanced to the role of Creative Director, assuming leadership of both the North American Adidas and Global HP accounts. In addition to these responsibilities, played a pivotal role in fostering a dynamic agency culture, promoting collaboration across all departments within 180. Provided strategic direction to creative teams while maintaining a hands-on involvement in design, photoshoots, and film shoots across a wide array of projects.


2007 - 2010
Designer / Art Director, Team One

Served as an Art Director with a primary focus on crafting and executing full campaigns for global brands, notably Lexus. Led design, branding efforts, and directed photo and film shoots to deliver cohesive and impactful creative solutions.


2003 - 2007
Designer / Art Director, Berlin Cameron

Art Director responsible for developing and implementing full campaigns for renowned global brands including Coca-Cola, Boost Mobile, Vitamin Water, and Belvedere Vodka. Led design and branding initiatives while overseeing photo and film shoots to ensure brand consistency and excellence.

Skills
Creative Direction
Art Direction
Branding And Identity
Typography
Treatment Design And Development
Concept Development
Packaging
Retail Design
Environmental Design
Interior Design