I love creating work that makes an impact, challenges conventional thinking and connects with people in unexpected ways. I always push to deliver beyond expectations with bold ideas rooted in human truths and sound strategies. Simplicity and quality are the cornerstones of how I approach my work and I like surrounding myself with people who do the same.

I’m always happy to talk shop so feel free to reach out.

 

collins.james@gmail.com

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Experience

Creative Director / Associate Creative Director
Freelance | Remote / Chicago

Associate Creative Director
Digitas | Chicago

Senior Art Director
Arc Worldwide | Chicago

SkillS

  • Branding
  • Design
  • Concepting
  • Pitchwork
  • Digital
  • Social
  • Broadcast
  • Copywriting
  • Print
  • OOH
  • Editing
  • Post Production
  • Presentations
  • Storyboards
  • Mentoring
Photoshop CC CSS/HTML
Illustrator CC Keynote
Premier Pro CC PowerPoint
InDesign CC iMovie
 

Education

Bachelor in Graphic Design
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Member of Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.
Studied abroad at University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
 

Awards

My work has been recognized at the One Show with a Golden Pencil Award, multiple Addy and Effie Awards, as well as top honors from the Chicago Advertising Federation and the Chicago Interactive Marketing Association. I believe in delivering work that is celebrated for both creativity and impact.