General info
creative director
philadelphia, pa
Strategic and results driven Creative Director and team leader focused on generating meaningful work.

I am energized by team centric cross-functional collaboration and include my diverse team of strategists, writers, art directors, producers, designers, editors, and animators throughout the entire project life cycle. I have long believed the diversity of thought and perspective results in the best ideas that help solve business problems.

Attracted to a challenge, I have delivered creative solutions on any budget across a variety of categories. (entertainment, tourism and destination, consumer packaged goods, education, B2B, Healthcare, insurance, finance, food & beverage industry, etc.) A sound creative idea should transcend any medium to emotionally connect with people to increase sales and change behaviors. A true creative leader seeks to understand all aspects of the business of building brands. And I believe that is rooted in strategy, creativity, and building genuine relationships with my team and for a brand and its consumers/customers.


Enough about what I do at my gigs... on to other important topics, like my personal passions. First and foremost is my family. My wife, Jen and I have called Philadelphia home for over 15 years. We love to eat and cook. Thankfully, Philly has a great restaurant scene and amazing markets that fuel that habit. Our identical twin daughters, Louisa and Claire, have kept us laughing, smiling and extremely happy over the last 7 years. We are finally starting to travel again, and our girls are loving it as much as we are.

Next to family, Cycling is my #2. It's a hobby that keeps me grounded and focused. I love riding and racing year-round, doesn't matter if it's endurance mountain bikes or cyclocross.

Other quick hits: mid-century modern furniture, bigfoot, our sphynx cat- Olive, Volkswagens, Toyota 4runners, the shows The local project, Mythic Quest, Letterkenny & Dave, any music created under the Ruff Ryders, Bad Boys or Loud Recording labels, and always down to watch anything from the Fast Saga. 

Connect with me @ linkedin.com/in/dereksuttonmiller
Experience
philadelphia pa
Nov 2023 - Present
creative director
Clients: L’Oréal, CeraVe
philadelphia pa
Apr 2023 - Nov 2023
creative director and digital strategy
consultant
Areas of experience: entertainment, tourism and destination, sports, consumer packaged goods, education, B2B, Healthcare, insurance, finance, food & beverage, MarTech/AdTech, Pharma (DSA, HPC & Consumer), health and wellness, OTC products
new york, new york
Jan 2023 - Apr 2023
senior vice president, creative and digital strategy
Developed, led and expanded current client capabilities for the agency in the social, branding, content creation, life cycle marketing and production space. Partnered with PR, Strategy & Analytics, and external Media collegues to identify areas of growth with new clients and existing clients. Responsible for managing the Digital & Strategy P&L. Team leader focused on talent development, resourcing, allocation and utilization.

Clients: GoDropShop.com, Getty Images, Jenius Bank, WXLLSPACE, Nile (NaaS)
philadelphia, pa
Jan 2018 - Jan 2023
senior vice president, creative director
Built an in-house studio from the ground up to become Content Agency of Record for a fortune 50 company. Strategically elevated creative branding in the content, social, and traditional space. Partnered with other internal departments to generate new business with our expanded capabilities in content. Focus on career growth and development of team members in art direction, editorial, production, motion graphics and copywriting disciplines. Improved team process and workflow by heavily focusing on creative talent management. Established weekly allocation meetings, budget reviews, cross department project estimates, and staffing utilization to ensure agency profitability and work/life balance across the creative organization.


clients: Xfinity, Mentholatum Company- Rohto Eyedrops & Softlips, Please Touch Museum, Yuengling, Fine Wine & Good Spirits, Independence Blue Cross, Comcast, AmeriHealth New Jersey
philadelphia pa
Mar 2016 - Jan 2018
associate creative director
Built a team to successfully Launch the first FDA approved medication to treat dry eye disease. The team created immersive experiences for healthcare professionals, atypical tactics to assist the sales team, educated the consumers on their terms and created awareness around the disease. To make all of this happen, VR games, apps, interactive trade show booths, 4D experiences, websites, brochures, sell sheets, ads, swag, and even a coffee table book were generated.

client: An Ophthalmic Dry Eye Brand with focus on Eye-care Professionals, Consumers and a Disease State Awareness Campaign including a celebrity endorsement
philadelphia pa
Dec 2010 - Feb 2016
associate creative director
Developed, built and managed multiple creative teams on different brands. Shaped creative strategy to take clients' business to the next level. Partnered with extremely talented and passionate folks at the agency which helped elevate the creative and offer unique solutions to business problems.


clients: TD Bank, American Public University, Fine Wine & Good Spirits, Independence Blue Cross, Bayer Environmental Science, PECO, AmeriHealth Administrators
malvern pa
Jun 2007 - Nov 2010
sr. art director
Developed relationships with brand leaders around the world to understand cultural differences in the products’ space. Strategically leveraged creative mediums and tailored campaigns to ensure global reach in b2b and consumer space in the medical, financial, and bicycling industries.


clients: Cannondale Bicycles, Siemens Audiology, Work Force Investment Board, Westone Earphones, Olympus Imaging, Bank of Butterfield, Haverford Trust, Mutual Boiler Re, Drager Medical, Siemens Medical, Olympus Medical, Cephalon, Maiden Holdings, Curtiss Wright Flow Control, Firstrust Bank
philadelphia pa
Nov 2006 - May 2007
art director
freelance
Did my own thing for a bit at in-house brands while also keeping my toes in the agency world.


clients : Atlantic City Casinos (Plaza, Taj Mahal, Marina), Vaxserve Medical (Sanofi Pasteur), Casbah Night Clubs, Turner Broadcasting System (TBS), Playworld Systems, Unique Sources Products & Services, Tectron Water Repellent, L A Weight Loss, Temple University, Rain Skin Centers, Mesa Fresh Mexican Grill

agencies: Blue Sky Agency | EURO RSCG 4D | PPO&S | Lorel Marketing Group


philadelphia pa
Jun 2005 - Oct 2006
designer
Partnered with creatives across multiple brand teams and Euro RSCG agencies from Boston, NYC, Baltimore and Atlanta creating ads, videos, brochures, direct mail, digital media, and websites.

clients: Time Warner Cable, Yellowbook, Exide Automotive Batteries, Stryker Corporation, Agilent Technologies, Lovenox, Sanofi Aventis, American Student List
Awards
Graphis Gold- 100 Best in Advertising
Best of Mixed Media- Addy Awards
Best of Television- Addy Awards
15 Gold- Philly Addy Awards
11 Silver- Philly Addy Awards
Gold - MM&M
Gold - Healthcare Marketing Report Awards
Best of ADCP Louix Awards
2 Golds - DTC
Finalist - The Creative Floor
Education
kutztown pa
Sep 2001 - May 2005
communication design
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