Art Director &
Creative Lead
I build brands, lead creative teams, and bring ideas to life across design, video, motion, digital, and print.
With 10+ years of experience spanning creative direction, brand strategy, multimedia production, and team leadership, I help organizations turn business objectives into clear, compelling creative work.
Available for full-time creative leadership opportunities, freelance projects, and fractional creative direction.
Creative leadership that connects strategy and execution
I bring together brand strategy, creative direction, design, video, motion, and production to help ideas move from concept to finished work.
Whether I’m leading a team, partnering with stakeholders, or working hands-on in the creative, my focus is on building clear, consistent work that supports real business goals.
Creative Director
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Brand Strategist
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Multimedia Producer
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Creative Operations
Creative Director • Brand Strategist • Multimedia Producer • Creative Operations
Selected Case Studies
Real-world examples of how I've helped organizations build brands, create content, and execute creative initiatives.
Art Direction • Brand Systems • Multimedia • Content Strategy
Clear Digital Media | Creative Agency
The Challenge:
Deliver consistent, high-quality creative work across multiple clients, campaigns, and marketing initiatives while managing competing priorities and tight deadlines.
My Contribution:
Art Direction • Creative Leadership • Multimedia Production • Team Management • Campaign Execution
The Outcome:
Led an 8-person creative team and delivered 80+ projects annually across digital, print, and video initiatives.
Citadel Management System | Technology / SaaS
The Challenge:
Create a professional identity and marketing assets for a video content management platform that needed to communicate reliability, organization, and modern technology.
My Contribution:
Brand Development • Leadership • Team Management • Art Direction • Multimedia Design
The Outcome:
Delivered a cohesive visual identity and supporting creative assets that transformed a technical platform into a professional, market-ready product.
Great Smokies IMRG | Community Organization / Lifestyle Brand
The Challenge:
Build a recognizable outdoor and adventure brand from the ground up while creating engaging multimedia content and maintaining a consistent identity across multiple platforms.
My Contribution:
Brand Strategy • Creative Direction • Video Production • Content Development
The Outcome:
Built and managed an end-to-end brand and content ecosystem that increased community membership from fewer than 10 members to more than 100 members in one year.
What Clients & Colleagues Say
“Nick blends creativity with strategic insight, turning complex ideas into impactful visuals that educate and inspire. His attention to detail, storytelling ability, and thoughtful collaboration consistently raised the quality of our work at Clear Digital Media. He’s the kind of creative who not only meets deadlines but also challenges the team to think differently.”
— Mary W.
“Nick combines speed, creativity, and precision in every project. He consistently transformed rough concepts into polished designs that perfectly matched the vision — a true creative partner and asset to any team.”
— Michele A.
LET’S WORK TOGETHER.
Whether you’re looking for an experienced creative leader to join your team or need freelance or fractional creative support, I’d love to hear about what you’re building.