Jimmy Zimmerman
Hello! I am Jimmy Zimmerman. a Creative Director (Art) based in the PNW. I spent my first years out of college working for some of the largest agencies in Chicago. Including such groups as Energy BBDO, DDB Chicago, Y&R and a few small ones in-between. In that time I was able to grow as an Art Director with specialities in the digital and traditional space. I was also fortunate enough to win a few awards along the way.
After my tenure in Chicago I hopped on a plane to take a job in Australia. I spent 4 years working for multiple agencies in Australia and had the pleasure of managing multiple levels of teams, as well as the design departments. Beyond management skills I have also been given the experience of being the lead creative on multiple brands. Overseeing and managing accounts for Curtin University, Jameson Whisky. Subaru Australia and BlackHawk Dog Food.
Arriving back in the States I jumped into freelance roles supporting multiple agencies, businesses, and start ups before taking a full time position with Swift. Currently overseeing the creative for Google Pixel and Made By Google global channels.
That’s the story so far…. but always looking for the next experience. So feel free to reach out and lets see where a conversation goes.
Experience
Swift
Creative Lead
Clients - Google Pixel, Made By Google, New Business, Qualcomm
Over see and manage the ideation and creative across global social streams as well as new business.
Freelance
Creative Director / Art Director
Clients - Sunoco, Porsche, 2 Dimension Cannabis, VC Startup Support, Qualcomm, New Business
Supported and led teams across multiple agencies businesses with a focus in digital and social support.
The Works Sydney
Creative Lead
Clients - Subaru Australia, Peugeot, Canon, Blackhawk, First State Super, New Business
Currently Creative Lead on multiple accounts leading the creative for all work.
Analogfolk Sydney
Associate Creative Director (Art)
Clients - Playstation, Jacobs Creek Wine, St Hugo Wine, Brancott Estate Wine, Jameson Whisky, Palmers Lotion, Curtin University, TAL Life Insurance, Unibet
Currently creative leader on Curtin University and Jameson Whisky. Responsibilities include running the accounts from a creative perspective. Overseeing all work that goes out to client and managing the creative teams working on the accounts.
ENERGY BBDO / CHE PROXIMITY
Sr. Integrated Art Director
Clients - LG Mobile, SCJ Brands, Bayer Brands, Quaker, Wrigley, Carlsberg Beer, Who Gives a Crap Toilet Paper, Carsales, New Business
Chicago Portfolio School
Art Direction Teacher
Job - Help students achieve graduate level art direction skills. Also, coach them on building their books and finding careers.
DDB Chicago
Integrated Art Director
Clients - Capital One, State Farm, McDonalds, Safeway, Skittles, La Quinta, Milky Way, Emerson
Trisect
Art Director
Clients - U.S. Cellular, Sharpie, Bic, DeVry
Freelance
Integrated Art Director
Agencies - Young and Rubicam Chicago, Havas Chicago, Wunderman 3, 360i
Internship - Colaboratory (Portland Ad Federation)
Art Director
Agencies - Grady Britton, HMH, Acentium
Clients - Columbia Sportswear
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design
BFA - Advertising Design
National Student Advertising Competition - Regional Champions
SCAD Sand Arts Competition - 2nd Place
AAF Student President Savannah Chapter
AAF Student Treasurer Savannah Chapter
Awards
W3 Win - LG G5 Microsite
2016 Best in Show Website Features-Video or Motion Graphics
FWA Win - LG G5 Microsite
Mobile of the Day May 21 - LG Mobile "LG G5 And Friends" Website
Lisbon International Advertising Festival Shortlist - LG G5 Microsite
Digital Website
Kinsale Sharks Shortlist - LG G5 Microsite
International Digital User Experience, International Digital Animation/Moving Graphic, International Digital Microsite.
Golden Montreux Finalist - LG G5 Microsite
Website
Effie Awards Finalist - Bayer Aspirin
Healthcare OTC
AWARD Shortlist - Jacob’s Creek Double Barrel
Craft in Film.