Creative director for Chicago

What I do

Creative direction, art direction and design systems for brands that want to be remembered. I stay close to the work from strategy to the final frame.

I join agency teams as a freelance creative director, or work with brands directly through VVStudio, my design studio in Amsterdam.

• Creative direction
• Art direction
• Brand identity and design systems
• Brand strategy
• Campaigns and social
• Film, motion and key visuals
• Websites and apps
• Typography, editorial and packaging

Selected work

A few projects from recent years.

• Apple · Shot on iPhone 16 Pro
  Creative director and art director with TBWA\Media Arts Lab. shots Bronze for cinematography.
• British Airways · Reflections
  Design guideline system and outdoor with Uncommon Creative Studio. 3 Silver and 3 Bronze Lions at Cannes 2026, Best of Discipline at The One Club.
• Nike Japan · Runners Helping Runners
  Creative director and art director for AKQA Tokyo. Webby winner and Clio Silver.
• MullenLowe Global Singapore
  Design system refresh for Cottonelle and Cif.
• Team Liquid · Liquid Media
  Creative work for Sega, Paramount, Blizzard, Riot Games, Adidas and Alienware, October 2025 to April 2026.
• Sony BRAVIA
  360 film campaign with AKQA Denmark.

Working with teams in Chicago

My client list includes Apple, Nike, Google, Unilever, Coca-Cola, AB InBev, Budweiser and GE, and I've worked with networks like TBWA, MullenLowe, Dentsu and Publicis. If you need a senior creative director in Chicago for a pitch, a design system or a campaign, let's talk.

See the full list of awards and press, or read about my services.

Chicago and my work

Milka, on my client list, belongs to Mondelez International, which is headquartered in Chicago. My client list also includes Unilever, Coca-Cola, AB InBev and GE.

Questions about working together in Chicago

Do you work with brands and agencies in Chicago?

Yes. I'm based in Amsterdam and work with teams in Chicago remotely and on site. Milka, on my client list, is a Mondelez brand, and Mondelez is headquartered in Chicago.

Can you work on site in Chicago?

Yes. I travel from Amsterdam for pitches, shoots and workshops, and work remotely in between.

What can you lead for a Chicago brand or agency?

Creative direction, art direction, brand identity and design systems, campaigns, film and websites. I join agency teams as a freelance creative director, or work with brands directly through VVStudio.