about
about
about
about
I'm a creative director and content strategist who decides how visual work gets made
— in-house, outsourced, or increasingly AI-assisted —
to hit brand and business goals.
I'm a creative director, designer, artist, writer, and strategist.
Also, a golf nut and girl dad.
I'm a creative director, designer, artist, writer, and strategist.
Also, a golf nut and girl dad.
I'm a creative director, designer, artist, writer, and strategist.
Also, a golf nut and girl dad.
.about
.about
Brian Colbert
Brian Colbert
Brian Colbert
.experience
.experience
15 years
15 years
15 years
.location
.location
Chicago (CST)
Chicago (CST)
Chicago (CST)
.nice to meet you
.Nice to meet you
.nice to meet you
Creativity, to me, is about bridging ideas into something unique, new, and extraordinary. I've overseen the creative process end to end — from concept through the production decisions that get it made — as a creative director across agency, production studio, and in-house studio settings. That range has taught me when a concept needs traditional production, when CGI or emerging tools make more sense, and how to lead a team
(or a mix of in-house and outside partners) to deliver either one without losing the idea along the way."
Creativity, to me, is about bridging ideas into something unique, new, and extraordinary. I've overseen the creative process end to end — from concept through the production decisions that get it made — as a creative director across agency, production studio, and in-house studio settings. That range has taught me when a concept needs traditional production, when CGI or emerging tools make more sense, and how to lead a team (or a mix of in-house and outside partners) to deliver either one without losing the idea along the way."
Creativity, to me, is about bridging ideas into something unique, new, and extraordinary. I've overseen the creative process end to end — from concept through the production decisions that get it made — as a creative director across agency, production studio, and in-house studio settings. That range has taught me when a concept needs traditional production, when CGI or emerging tools make more sense, and how to lead a team
(or a mix of in-house and outside partners) to deliver either one without losing the idea along the way."
Creativity, to me, is about bridging ideas into something unique, new, and extraordinary. I've overseen the creative process end to end — from concept through the production decisions that get it made — as a creative director across agency, production studio, and in-house studio settings. That range has taught me when a concept needs traditional production, when CGI or emerging tools make more sense, and how to lead a team
(or a mix of in-house and outside partners) to deliver either one without losing the idea along the way."
.work experience
.work experience
2019 —2024
Clutch Studios
Creative Director
Oversaw concept and design of the studio’s entire creative product, setting the creative standard for all deliverables including print and digital advertising, social media, CGI, VFX, animation, motion design, UI/UX design and interaction, branding and identity, campaign development, in-store graphics, POP display, and experiential design and graphics.
Managed client relationships and presentation of creative from concept to final delivery. Clients include International Trucks, Harley Davidson, TimberlandPro, Shark/Ninja, Moen and more.
Forged the creative vision for priority projects including the design and presentation of conceptual style frames, storyboards, script writing, and guided projects through final production.
Led new business acquisition and organic growth of studio.
Supervised, coached and developed Creative team staff members and numerous freelance resources.
Grew Creative department, led the launch of interactive design and experience service offering 2020-2024.
2019 —2024
Clutch Studios
Creative Director
Oversaw concept and design of the studio’s entire creative product, setting the creative standard for all deliverables including print and digital advertising, social media, CGI, VFX, animation, motion design, UI/UX design and interaction, branding and identity, campaign development, in-store graphics, POP display, and experiential design and graphics. Managed client relationships and presentation of creative from concept to final delivery. Clients include International Trucks, Harley Davidson, TimberlandPro, Shark/Ninja, Moen and more. Forged the creative vision for priority projects including the design and presentation of conceptual style frames, storyboards, script writing, and guided projects through final production. Led new business acquisition and organic growth of studio. Supervised, coached and developed Creative team staff members and numerous freelance resources. Grew Creative department, led the launch of interactive design and experience service offering 2020-2024.
2014-2019
Merge
Creative Director, ACD
Led creative development for Blue Cross + Blue Shield, Land O’ Frost, Village Inn and Advocate Health Care accounts.
Spearheaded the creative concept, design and execution of print / digital / broadcast execution.
Developed a team of junior to mid-level creative staff resources.
Managed client relationships, forming key partnerships with strategy, analytics and product stakeholders.
Led art direction on set for live-action production and during CG animation development.
2014-2019
Merge
Creative Director, ACD
Led creative development for Blue Cross + Blue Shield, Land O’ Frost, Village Inn and Advocate Health Care accounts. Spearheaded the creative concept, design and execution of print / digital / broadcast execution. Developed a team of junior to mid-level creative staff resources. Managed client relationships, forming key partnerships with strategy, analytics and product stakeholders. Led art direction on set for live-action production and during CG animation development.
2009-2014
Fathom
Art Director, Jr. Art Director
Led art direction and design of creative concept for a variety of clients including International Trucks, Propel, IC Bus, and Career Education Corp.
Responsible for presentation and refinement of multi-channel creative concepts.
Art direction of live-action production.
2009-2014
Fathom
Art Director, Jr. Art Director
Responsible for Art Direction and Design of creative concept for a variety of clients including International Trucks, Propel, IC Bus, and Career Education Corp