Hellooo, I’m Hope. I'm an advertising Creative Director.
I’ve been working in NYC over the last 14 years, currently freelancing from Richmond, VA.
I’m a Mom. Fluent in fart noises and semi-fluent in snorts.
I also enjoy looking at fuzzy animals on the internet and reading about
horrifying murders before bed.
For a surprise and delight -
If you’re super curious, I made a deck of about myself with some case studies of my fav work ——> Click here.
agencies
FEB 2024 - PRESENT
FREELANCE
Freelancing for any Art Direction or Creative Direction needs. Happy to travel anywhere to be on-site , hybrid or stay remote.
NOV 2021 - FEB 2024
DROGA5 NY
Clients: Coors Lite, Topo Chico, Petco, Huggies, Meta
JAN 2018 - NOV 2021
WIEDEN + KENNEDY NY
Clients: Delta, Equinox, Ok Cupid, McDonald’s, The Atlantic, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, HBO, NAMI
JAN 2016 - JAN 2018
ANOMALY NY
Clients: Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, OPI Nail Polish, Pace Salsa, YouTube, Google, New York Life, Budweiser, Captain Morgan, Meals on Wheels
AUG 2014 - JAN 2016
BBDO NY
Clients: Barbie, Bose, AT&T
MAY 2011 - AUG 2014
JWT NY
Clients: Google, Litter Genie, Puma, Smirnoff, Macy's, Schick, Skinny Cow, Halls, Nestle Tollhouse, Stride Gum, Mazda
2010 - MAY 2011
@RADICAL MEDIA
Clients: Gagosian Gallery, Kiehls, Grey Goose Vodka,
Ocean Health Index
2009 - 2010
OGILVY & MATHER, (Intern/Junior Art Director)
Clients: Ronald McDonald House, IBM, Hilton Hotels, Seimens Industry, West Virginia Tourism
Aug 2023 - Nov 2023
VCU BRANDCENTER ADJUNCT FACULTY
I taught a graduate class alongside Strategist, Jessica Collins, that focused on the working relationship between Creative and strategy.
awards
SCHOOLs
MCDONALD’S FAMOUS ORDERS
2021 CLIOS, Gold for Integrated Campaign
NAMI
2020 ANDY AWARDS, Gold for Craft/Idea
2020 WEBBY’S, PV winner for Craft/Writing
DELTA ELECTION DAY
2019 CANNES LIONS, Shortlist in film category
LITTER GENIE
2013 THE ONE SHOW, Merit for Art Direction
2013 ART DIRECTORS CLUB, Silver for Art Direction
2013 Featured in Communication Arts Magazine
2013 THE CLIO AWARDS, Shortlist
2013 Creativity, Editor's Pick
SABRA SALSA LOVE SONG
2014 Creativity, Editor's Pick
GAGOSIAN IPAD APP
2013 ONE SHOW, Silver for Design
2012 CANNES LION, Silver for Design
2012 WEBBY, Honorable Mention
JWT NY
2012 Nominated to attend Craft Skill Leadership Program
2013 Nominated for WPP High Potentials Group
SOUTH SCHOOL ELEMENTARY
1991 School T-shirt Design Winner
VCU BRANDCENTER, 2010
MASTERS OF SCIENCE;
MASS COMMUNICATIONS
VCU ARTS, 2008
BFA; ILLUSTRATION & DRAWING
UNC SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, 2004
PAINTING & VISUAL STUDIES