Résumé of Josh D. Weiss
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EXPERIENCE
Freelance
Freelance ACD/Sr. AD 2017.Present
Senior Creative / 2017.present
Meta, TBWA\CHIAT\DAY LA + NY, Pereira O'Dell, TBWA\Media Arts Lab\BeGrizzlee, FCB NY, Havas NY, 160over90 NYC, Murder Hornet, RPA, Edelman NY, The Community, 180LA, DDB NY + SF, Digitas NY, Wonderful Agency, HUGE ATL, Critical Mass LA, Wunderman NY, Concept Arts, Brunswick Group, Decoded, Jack Morton CHI, Bear in the Hall, CNC Agency, Farmuse, Tooth & Melody
AT&T, Apple TV+, Amazon, Uber, Nissan, Volkswagen, eBay, T-Mobile, Wells Fargo, Intuit QuickBooks, Amstel Light, Hilton, Courtyard, Marriott Bonvoy, Chips Ahoy!, ampm, Wonderful Pistachios, Accenture, Thomson Reuters, Dannon, Teleflora, ADT, TD Bank, Paw Patrol, BNY Mellon, Marathon Petroleum, Cruise, Western Governors University, National Realtors Association, Pitches
The Many
Freelance ACD/Sr. AD 2017.Present
Associate Creative Director / 2022
eBay Motors
Concepted and executed “Between 2 Rides,” a five episode YouTube content series with over 400 deliverables. The largest production in agency history valued at two million dollars.
Red Tettemer O'Connell
Sr. Art Director / 2018.2019
Stanley Tools, Craftsman, Sierra, Nature’s Bakery, Tullamore DEW, Tuaca, Flor de Caña, Pitches
Orchestrated the LA creative team day-to-day for the Philadelphia based creative directors.
BBDO
Art Director / 2016.2017
AT&T, Toys’R’Us, Georgia Lottery, Sanderson Farms, Voya, Novant Health, Norwegian Cruise Line, Pitches
Raised over $500,000 for the Special Olympics with our “Save Something Special” social initiative for Voya.
Saatchi & Saatchi
Art Director / 2014.2016
Toyota (Tacoma, 4Runner, RAV4 Hybrid, Retail, Sunday Night Football), The Amanda Foundation
Sold a Super Bowl spot (#12, Admeter) and produced 19 other commercials/content pieces in two-and-a-half years.
Toyota (Tacoma, 4Runner, RAV4 Hybrid, Retail, Sunday Night Football), The Amanda Foundation
Sold a Super Bowl spot (#12, Admeter) and produced 19 other commercials/content pieces in 2.5 years.
Toyota (Tacoma, 4Runner, RAV4 Hybrid, Retail, Sunday Night Football), The Amanda Foundation
Sold a Super Bowl spot (#12, Admeter) and produced 19 other commercials/content pieces in two-and-a-half years.
Toyota (Tacoma, 4Runner, RAV4 Hybrid, Retail, Sunday Night Football), The Amanda Foundation
Sold a Super Bowl spot (#12, Admeter) and produced 19 other commercials/content pieces in two-and-a-half years.
Toyota (Tacoma, 4Runner, RAV4 Hybrid, Retail, Sunday Night Football), The Amanda Foundation
Sold a Super Bowl spot (#12, Admeter) and produced 19 other commercials/content pieces in two-and-a-half years.
Freelance Photographer
2007.2013
Associated Press, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, CNN, USA Today, Atlanta Journal Constitution, etc.
22 awards at the state, regional, and national level.
EXPOSITION
Strategic thinker, maker and collaboration fiend who believes in the power of creativity to solve business problems for clients.
Cum Laude, Journalism and Sociology. Served as president of a debate society and photo editor at the student newspaper.
EDUCATION
creative circus
creative circus
creative circus
40+ student awards, Silver Atlanta Addy, CMYK 100 New Creatives and Honorable Mention at One Show.
40+ student show awards, Silver Atlanta Addy, CMYK 100 New Creatives and Honorable Mention at The One Show's "The Young Ones" competition.
40+ student show awards, Silver Atlanta Addy, CMYK 100 New Creatives
and Honorable Mention at The One Show.
university of georgia
university of georgia
Cum Laude, Journalism and Sociology. Served as President of a debate society and Photo Editor at the student newspaper.
Cum Laude, Journalism and Sociology. Served as president of a debate society and photo editor at the student newspaper.
EXTRAS
skills
skills
AI, Art Direction, Graphic Design, Copywriting, Photography, Illustration, Motion Graphics, Video Editing, Color Correction, Video Production, Generative AI, Social Media, Digital Media, Print, Team Leadership and Management
Art Direction, Graphic Design, Copywriting, Photography, Illustration, Motion Graphics, Video Editing, Color Correction, Video Production, Social Media, Digital Media, Print, Team Leadership and Management
laugh your ads off
the side show
Co-Founder. Created an event series based on comedy in advertising. Partnered with Chiat Day LA to host three sessions ( two sell outs).
Art Direction, Graphic Design, Copywriting, Photography, Illustration, Motion Graphics, Video Editing, Color Correction, Video Production, Social Media, Digital Media, Print, Team Leadership and Management
Co-Founder. Created a not-for-profit award show and creative week focused on side projects of those in advertising and design.
the side show
the side show
Co-Founder/President. Created a not-for-profit award show and creative week focused on side projects of those in advertising and design.
Art Direction, Graphic Design, Copywriting, Photography, Illustration, Motion Graphics, Video Editing, Color Correction, Video Production, Social Media, Digital Media, Print, Team Leadership and Management
Co-Founder. Created a not-for-profit award show and creative week focused on side projects of those in advertising and design.
teaching/mentoring
teaching/mentoring
Currently available on "Talk to a Creative Director," previous taught students at book180 and The Workshop. Additionally mentored young creatives from Creative Circus, UGA and others who contacted me directly.
Art Direction, Graphic Design, Copywriting, Photography, Illustration, Motion Graphics, Video Editing, Color Correction, Video Production, Social Media, Digital Media, Print, Team Leadership and Management
EXCELLENCE
3x - One Show, Merit
1x - Shorty Awards, Gold
3x - Leica Fotografie International
1x - Shorty Awards, Silver
2x - Awwwards
1x - AICP Post Awards, Shortlist
1x - Los Angeles Addy's, Bronze
1x - YouTube Awards, Best Brand as Creator
1x - Atlanta Addy's, Silver
1x - CMYK 100 New Creatives
2x - CMYK In Magazine
Art Direction, Graphic Design, Copywriting, Photography, Illustration, Motion Graphics, Video Editing, Color Correction, Video Production, Social Media, Digital Media, Print, Team Leadership and Management
3x - One Show, Merit
1x - Shorty Awards, Gold
1x - Shorty Awards, Silver
2x - Awwwards
1x - AICP Post Awards, Shortlist
1x - Los Angeles Addy's, Bronze
1x - YouTube Awards, Best Brand as Creator
1x - Atlanta Addy's, Silver
1x - CMYK 100 New Creatives
2x - CMYK In Magazine