Brian Denning Email & Phone Number

Medford, Or, Us

Working in collaboration with the VP of Marketing, as Creative Director I am responsible for directing all creative work to deliver consistent messaging across all marketing channels. Oversee the creation of original branding and promotional concepts and campaigns for print, digital, video, motion graphics and interior branding. Anticipate and plan for a high volume of creative needs and manage creative resources to ensure creative is delivered accurately and on time. Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, coaching and motivating a highly-qualified creative teamPrioritize and manage projects and tasks to meet or exceed expectations and deadlinesConsistent communication with appropriate stakeholders to ensure creative and marketing solutions fit their needs Assures compliance in all communications from the marketing department by working collaboratively with other departmentsAble to oversee and completes all phases of planning, production, layout, design, and file preparation for print and digital materials

Medford, Or, Us

Omaha, Ne, Us

Creative Director for PayFex’s internal Marketing Department, where I lead the creation of marketing communication materials to support PayFlex's vision, strategy and goals, and to favorably position PayFlex alongside CVS Health and Aetna. Consult and brainstorm with clients and business partners on appropriate print and digital visual design solutions, bringing PayFlex's vision and story to life to drive sales, retention, adoption and engagement. Engage agency partners and maintain relationshipsCollaborate with internal stakeholders to create and update creative to support sales teamsUpdate and maintain existing creative assets to ensure consistency in brand look and voice Manage CMS for PayFlex’s public, thought leadership, and custom member sites

I collaborate with my clients to build integrated marketing programs across e-commerce, digital, motion, social and print. I turn ideas into engaging creative that effectively captures a brand's unique look, feel and voice. Clients Include: The Taunton Press — Newtown, CTArt Direction for Taunton's Promotions & Advertising department across five periodicals and related line of books during key promotional periods.Wildwood Foundation — Schenectady, NYRe brand of marketing materials for non-profit supporting people with disabilities in New York State's Capital region.The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center — Old Saybrook, CTConcept and design for all marketing materials for The Kate's 2018 Annual Gala.

Westport, Ct, Us

Creative Director, PurePoint Financial ­— Led the 360º launch of a unique hybrid online savings bank with Financial Centers in select markets. Hugely successful February 2017 launch exceeded all projections for account openings, size of deposits and customer satisfaction. Over a 2+ year development period, partnered with Marketing, User Experience, Research and Strategy to develop all campaign elements to introduce PurePoint Financial as a new banking experience.• Brand development: purpoint.com, tagline, imagery and voice• Robust Digital Experience: Emails, pre-roll and digital merchandising in Financial Centers• Print: National/local newspaper and targeted direct mail• Social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn• Client contact: Creative presentations, work sessions, day-to-day communicationsUnion Bank Personal & Small Business Visa Card Portfolio and Small Business Checking.• Research and strategy drove new messaging targeting the outstanding benefits and features• Redesigned online assets and new in-branch marketing materials• Concepted and created direct mail packages for Union Bank’s Small Business CheckingCreative Director for MARS Petcare portfolio of products.• Managed group of art directors, copywriters and freelancers• Led concepting sessions and presentation of big ideas and national advertising campaigns for Holiday, Halloween and Spring promotion periods

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Led the in-house Creative Services Department and remote e-commerce team. Spearheaded the interactive team during the Harry & David brand refresh: a large initiative to create a contemporary look and feel to target a more youthful demographic and reengage with current customers.• Inspired, mentored and led a team of. • Inspired mentored and led a team of interactive designers and copywriters to elevate the brand while meeting style guide standards • Designed seasonal email templates to seamlessly integrate with online and offline communications • Designed web banners and site wide promotions to promote synergy across print, catalog, ecommerce, stores, and direct mail channels • Created updated seasonal packaging for a new, modern look and feel

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Managed digital and print creative strategy across a portfolio of key accounts. Established and sustained positive client relationships to deliver multiple successful campaigns. Led design presentations to all levels of client organizations. • Lead Creative for accounts with a total budget of $9.5M • Integrated online and offline campaign that reached 5M customers • Owned budget, client and vendor relationships for $2M account • Designed engaging mail packages for annual Delta SkyMiles customer rewards program • Created dynamic solutions-oriented rich media banner campaigns • Developed concepts for online, print and integrated campaigns, increasing customer loyalty Clients include: Delta Airlines, Enfamil, Post Cereal, and GE Capital.

Seattle, Wa, Us