Brian Dixon

Creative Director / Art Director

thebriandixon@gmail.com
503-285-2357
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Résumé



Hands-on creative director with 20+ years delivering big ideas and integrated campaigns that shape brands people feel and remember. Expert in concepting, storytelling, leadership and cross-functional collaboration across digital, social, film, print, retail and experiential.


skills


Brand & story development / Omni-ideas & integrated campaigns / Team leadership & mentorship/ Client relations & presentations / New business tools & acquisition / Cross-functional collaboration / Brand guideline application & stewardship / Vendor & production management / Adobe / Microsoft / Ai / Midjourney / Figma / Powerpoint / Google



experience

AD, CD / Freelance / Portland, OR / Current

ACD / The Good Feet Store / Portland, OR / 2022-23

GCD / Grady Britton / Portland, OR / 2019-21

CD / Edelman / Portland, OR / 2017-2018

CD / CMD / Portland, OR / 2014-16

ACD / Liquid / Portland, OR / 2012-14

ACD / Leopold Ketel / Portland, OR / 2000-10
AD / Cramer Krasselt / Chicago, IL / 1997-99
AD / Leo Burnett / Chicago, IL / 1995-97



recognition

Archive (8), Archive 200 Best Photo Annual, Communication Arts, Effie Gold, Effie Silver, Graphis Silver, Mercury (2), Portland Ad Federation (PAF) Judges Overall Favorite, PAF Rosey (3), PAF Excellence Awards (10+), PAF Merit Awards (10+), Print Design Annual, Featured in Collegiate Hall Prentice Textbook



education

The University of Texas / Austin, TX
BS Communication
Creative Sequence
Foundations in Business Certificate