I’m occasionally bearded, and I love going on hikes.

I’m a devoted creative thinker, experienced in art direction, conceptualizing ideas and producing innovative solutions beyond the ask. I solve complex and challenging problems with intelligent, strategic, and memorable work that drives business results and builds brand loyalty.

I’ve had a bit of a non-traditional path on my way to becoming an ad creative. Previous chapters as a video editor and motion graphics artist. Later as a VFX artist and matte painter for the Oscar winning VFX house, The Mill. Even a blip in the tech world at an augmented reality start-up. These earlier experiences have all lead to my strengths now as an Associate Creative Director, providing a strong knack for envisioning the thing before it’s made, and how it might come together. And I can help my team and clients see it too. Whether it’s a commercial, print, social/digital, or experiential - I’m solid at coming up with the big ideas and fostering the integrated assets all the way through a campaign’s process.

Over my 11+ years on the agency side of things, I’ve been called devoted, thorough, clever, hands-on, playful and reliable. In the business of creative solutions, I believe my breadth of experience and craftsmanship would be a significant asset to any collaborative creative team.

Let’s make something together…

ross@rossgoldstein.net / linkedin

646-510-0079

EXPERIENCE 

2024 - 2025: Associate Creative Director Art & Copy - Freelance, Remote

  • Collaborated with Copywriter partners and Creative Directors, directed/inspired junior creatives to develop 360º campaigns for multiple healthcare client brands - AdventHealth, Adventist Health, Antidote Health

  • Developed powerful platforms, ecosystems and concepts across every channel: Broadcast TV, Social, Digital, OOH, Print and Radio

  • Oversaw complicated projects within deadlines, developed concept decks, boards, comfortably presented these to internal stakeholders and clients, and attended shoots where I collaborated with directors and photographers.

2022 - 2024: Associate Creative Director - Art & Copy, Brown Parker DeMarinis Advertising, Remote

  • Collaborated with Copywriter partners and Creative Directors, directed/inspired junior creatives to develop 360º campaigns for multiple healthcare client brands - AdventHealth, Adventist Health, Antidote Health

  • Developed powerful platforms, ecosystems and concepts across every channel: Broadcast TV, Social, Digital, OOH, Print and Radio

  • Oversaw complicated projects within deadlines, developed concept decks, boards, comfortably presented these to internal stakeholders and clients, and attended shoots.

2017 - 2022: Sr Art Director, Omnicom TBWA Chiat Day NY, Remote

  • Collaborated with Copywriter partners and Creative Directors, directed/mentored junior teams to develop 360º campaigns for Nissan United

  • Developed powerful platforms, ecosystems and concepts across every channel: Broadcast TV, Social, Digital, OOH, Experiential, Web, Print and Radio

  • Managed and oversaw complicated projects, developed concept decks, boards, and comfortably presented these to internal stakeholders and clients.

2016 - 2017: Sr Creative/Concept Artist - Magic Leap (In-house), Fort Lauderdale

  • Collaborated with Head of Brand and CMO to develop high-end visuals for internal/external branding purposes including A-list celebrity influencers, tech industry conferences, and external developer partnerships.

  • Crafted high-end digital imagery from sketch phase to final composite using Adobe CC Suite.

  • Conceptualized brand strategies to meet marketing objectives and collaborated with external vendors.

2013 - 2016: Art Director/Concept Artist - Omnicom, Fort Lauderdale

  • Collaborated with copywriters and Creative Directors to develop high-end visuals for digital/print/client pitches - White Castle, Firehouse Subs, Extended Stay America  

  • Created storyboards from scratch, designed and laid out assets, retouched digital imagery using Adobe Creative Suite. 

  • Conceptualized brand strategies for existing and potential clients.

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Fine Arts, Time-Based Media (Video, Animation, Motion Graphics)   

Columbus College of Art and Design (Graduated Cum Laude)

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Google Creative Suite, Keynote, Figma, Strong presentation skills, and leadership strengths in guiding and mentoring junior creatives as they execute assets.

AWARDS

Silver - Healthcare Ad Awards, Television Advertising Series
Title - The Human Spirit Remains Undefeated
Client - AdventHealth

Silver - Healthcare Ad Awards, COVID Marketing Campaign
Title - What You Can’t See
Client - Children's Hospital Association