I’m a Creative Director who brings both sides of my brain to every project. I make choosing between “fast” and “good” unnecessary. Trained as an art director, I have seasoned design skills and a freakishly keen eye for detail. I like pretty. But I can also break down complex problems into workable steps and lead a team deftly from the start of a project to the end without tears or anxiety meds. I do not fear spreadsheets.
Outside of the office, I apply both sides of my brain to traveling, swimming and catering to the whims of two slightly deranged cats.
EMAIL:
marilyn.m.kam@gmail.com
LINKEDIN:
linkedin.com/in/marilynkam
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Creative Director/Art Director, New York, 2024-Present
EVP Executive Creative Director, ARNOLD NEW YORK, New York, April 2022-Jan 2024
SVP Creative Director, ARNOLD NEW YORK, New York, Oct 2019-April 2022
CLIENTS: Enbrel, Xiidra, Dupixent
• Conceptualized ideas, established strategic platforms, and lead effective campaigns across all marketing channels.
• Provided direct leadership for creative teams to develop successful, culturally relevant content by mentoring, inspiring and growing direct reports.
• Worked in tandem with peers (creative/account), clients, and production to create cohesive structure and process.
• Worked in a fast-paced and creatively demanding environment where creatives had to balance many projects at once with tight deadlines and production schedules.
• Worked on pitches with teams to develop unique ideas for videos, interactive, design, branded editorial/content, and events.
- Won Xiidra and grew the business throughout the pandemic. Retained AOR status even after it was acquired by new management.
- Won Twinings, securing Arnold its place in the wellness category and pushing it out of the pharmaceutical space.
Freelance Creative Director/Art Director, New York, 2019
The Brooklyn Brothers: lululemon Run Campaign
In Wild Pursuit: Brand Designer
CNN Courageous Studios: WorldPride Museum Exhibit
Havas Health & You: SVP, CD for various clients
Creative Director, DDB NEW YORK, New York, 2016-2018
CLIENTS: Cotton, Good Humor, Breyers, Pure Leaf, Eukanuba, Time Warner Cable
Associate Creative Director, DDB NEW YORK, New York, 2011-2016
Senior Art Director, 2008-2011
Art Director, 2005-2018
CLIENTS: Clean & Clear, Aveeno, Reebok, NY Lottery, Electrolux, Frigidaire, Subaru, Hertz, Brawny
Art Director, LOWE WORLDWIDE, New York, 2002-2005
CLIENTS: Electrolux, Johnson & Johnson, GMC, Saab, Degree, HSBC
EDUCATION
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, Bachelor of Science with Honors
Major: Graphic Design and Communications, Steinhardt School of Education
Minor: Advertising Management, Stern School of Business
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Brand Development, Brand Management, Brand Positioning, Business Development, Client Relations, Content Creation & Implementation, Creative Innovation, Creative Strategy, Cross-functional Team Management, Digital & Social Media Marketing, Executive Leadership, Graphic Design, In-House Production, Integrated Marketing, Logo & Branding, Promotional Campaigns, Storyboarding, Strategic Positioning & Messaging