Creative Director United States

Adrian Grezda

Address: **** **** ******** *********,, *********, 07086, United States

Phone number: 516-***-**** Email address: ******.******@*****.*** Web: https://adriangrezdadesign.com/

As a Creative Director with over 20 years of experience, acquired a robust set of skills spanning multiple disciplines, including UX/UI, design, strategy development, concept creation, and presentation.

My career has been marked by successful collaborations with top global brands, and I am now eager to bring my expertise to established Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups alike, where I can make meaningful contributions to revenue growth. I am a natural leader with a passion for fostering teamwork and cultivating a culture of collective success, and I am determined to lead by example and create impactful solutions using active and innovative approaches. Work experience

Weehawken,, United States Grezda Design Inc

Founded and currently lead Grezda Design, a reputable digital creative agency, that has been recognized as a preferred vendor of Morgan Stanley. Orchestrated a team of professionals to develop and execute game-changing strategies, concepts, and designs, yielding a consistent revenue growth and fostering long-term relationships with clients.

Spearheaded design and website projects for major financial, government, and non- profit organizations, ensuring successful outcomes and timely delivery through effective direction of design and development teams. Maintained exceptional standards of service and deliverables, which have earned trust and loyalty from clients.

Morgan Stanley: Completed design projects for website infrastructure, animated interactive presentations, and printed collateral for their properties. New Jersey Turnpike Authority: Oversaw website project from concept to presentation, creating a user-friendly design and incorporating complex organizational information.

ConEdison (ConED): Directed website creation and branding initiatives, including web and social media presence, marketing assets, and event support. BD: Led website revitalization, focusing on user-friendly design and strong local branding to enhance client engagement and foster a sense of community.

Winthrop Hospital: Successfully produced a modern website rooted in strong traditional and local connections, reflecting the company’s values and identity. Additional Clients:

Paul Weiss

KPMG

NYC Health + Hospitals

Work experience

2008 – 2018

New York, NY

Creative director

Townsquare Media Inc.

Professional Creative Director with exceptional leadership skills and a proven track record of success in leading high-performing teams to develop impactful advertisements and cutting-edge mobile apps.

Key achievements include spearheading nationwide rebranding initiatives for nearly 150 radio stations, designing the iconic Townsquare Media logo and captivating presentation materials, posters, and business cards that effectively represented the brand's identity.

Also designed townsquareignite.com, an innovative digital platform that enhanced the company's online presence and engagement.

Collaborated and delivered exceptional creative solutions for esteemed clients such as Intel, Chrysler, Jeep, McDonald’s, Jimmy Dean, Budweiser, Miller Lite, and Bacardi, exceeding their expectations and positively impacting their brand image. 2006 – 2007

Greenwich, CT

Creative director

Murphy & Co.

Led a team of 90 designers and developers in Guangzhou, China as the Creative Director at Murphy & Co., successfully creating captivating advertisements for Accenture that effectively conveyed their brand message and resonated with their target audience.

Spearheaded a transformative redesign process for Burson & Marsteller, a prominent communications firm, resulting in the revitalization of their visual identity and an enhanced market presence.

Collaborated seamlessly across borders to ensure the success of projects. Demonstrated strong leadership skills by providing direction and guidance to team members.

Utilized innovative and creative approaches to problem-solving, leading to successful project outcomes.

Fostered a positive and productive work environment, resulting in high team morale and increased productivity.

Continuously monitored industry trends and incorporated new technologies and techniques into project designs.

Maintained effective client communication, ensuring satisfaction and long-term relationships.

1995 – 2006

Edgewater,NJ

Director of UX/UI

Multimedia Solutions

As the Creative Director at Multimedia Solutions, I had the privilege of leading a talented

team of designers and developers, spearheading the creation of captivating website designs for a diverse range of esteemed clients. Here are some notable projects that I personally led and contributed to:

Dow Jones: Playing an integral role, I conceptualized, designed, and presented website designs to the Dow Jones board for approval. These included creating dynamic online platforms like DowJones.com as well as real-time news sources such as DowJones Newswire - both essential sources for real-time news and information. Canon: A significant accomplishment was presenting innovative designs to the Canon USA board. Through my strategic vision and expertise, I crafted interactive designs that gave Canon a distinct competitive advantage in the market. Toshiba: I had the honor of creating the first Toshiba.com USA website, establishing Work experience

a strong digital presence for this renowned brand. Panasonic: As part of my responsibilities, I developed the initial Panasonic ToughBook website, delivering an engaging and informative online experience for users. Benjamin Moore: I played a pivotal role in the conceptualization and successful launch of BenjaminMoore.com, an intuitive and visually stunning website that showcased the brand’s extensive product range and empowered customers in their color selection process.

Turner Construction: Over a span of six years, I oversaw the intricate project of creating the interactive Turner City. This ambitious endeavor involved designing a virtual city that showcased clusters of every Turner Construction building in mesmerizing animation and 3D form, offering users an immersive and informative experience. Lowenstein Sandler: Over the past four years, our ProBono Interactive site for one of the country’s largest law firms, Lowenstein Sandler has been developed. Focusing on UX/UI design elements as well as mobile presence design elements was key. In addition to these notable clients and projects, I also had the opportunity to collaborate with esteemed organizations such as City Bank, Prudential, Mercedes Benz, Deloitte & Touche, Verizon, Presidential Life Insurance, Chase, Merrill Lynch, New York Health, Coty Cosmetics, and KPMG. Through strategic design thinking and a deep understanding of their unique needs, I delivered tailored solutions that exceeded their expectations and elevate their digital presence. Throughout my tenure, I consistently championed creativity, innovation, and excellence, ensuring that each project delivered exceptional results and helped our clients thrive in an increasingly competitive digital landscape.

Education

Tirana, Albania Graphic Design BA

Art Academy

1999 – 2000

New York, NY

Art / Design MFA

The Cooper Union

New York, NY Art BA

Pace University

I hold a prestigious Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree from The Cooper Union in New York, NY. This intensive program equipped me with advanced artistic skills and a deep understanding of the creative process.

Earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Art + Design from Pace University,in New York, NY. This specialized education further developed my technical expertise in graphic design principles, typography, layout, and visual communication. By combining my knowledge with real-world experience, I have been able to create impactful designs that resonate with audiences and push the boundaries of visual expression. Skills

Adobe Photoshop Adobe XD

Adobe Illustrator Adobe ID

Adobe AE Adobe Premier

Adobe Express UX/UI

Programing Languages Microsoft Suite

Client Presentations Team Building

Mobile Apps Sale Team Support

Awards

2015

Horizon Interactive Award for Excellence in Interactive Media Production within the Bank/ Finance category for our work with Provident Bank on a website redesign and launch campaign.

2016

NJ Ad Club Award for excellence in Digital Media Campaigning for our work with Kearny Bank on an integrated digital marketing campaign promoting the bank's High Yield Checking product.

2020

American Web Design Awards for our work enhancing structuretone.com to reflect its new brand approach, while also bringing a unified digital strategy to the full family of companies under the Structure Tone Organization umbrella. 2023

Annual Awards of Excellence from the National Home Builders Association! Builder's Website of the Year.

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