Hi, I'm Paxton.

I’m an explorer, creative polymath, and super-nerd. I have a background in both science and design—and am innately curious about just about anything. I’m constantly inspired by the world around me and look at everything I do as potential to both learn and tell a story. I’m multi-faceted, multi-disciplined, heck even multi-cultural. I’ve worn many creative hats during my career from creative director (including the executive level), copywriter, art director, designer, strategist, producer, photographer, illustrator, consultant, educator, even a stunt double. I've created integrated campaigns ranging the gamut of broadcast, print, digital, social media, experiential activations, emerging media, and beyond. From generating big ideas to pushing pixels, leading teams to searching for images—there’s nothing I find more fascinating than the creative process. Great ideas can come from anywhere, and with the right collaboration—have the power to solve even the most complex of problems. I believe there are no right answers only better ones and if you’re afraid to fail you’re not trying hard enough. I love a challenge and see each day as unlimited potential to explore, create, and grow.

Experience

Freelance Creative
September 2018 - Present
Clients: Various
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Executive Creative Director
AMCI Global
July 2016 – September 2018
Clients: Porsche, Lexus, Jaguar, Toyota, Mazda, Volkswagen, Nissan, Infiniti, and new business development
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Partner / Creative Director
417 Studios
2012 – Present
Clients: Various philanthropic, contract, and personal projects

Integrated Creative Director (Freelance)
Derse Face-to-Face Marketing
March 2016 – July 2016
Clients: New business development
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Director - New Business Development & Programs
George P. Johnson Experience Marketing
October 2014 – February 2016
Clients: Tesla, Nissan, Infiniti, Lexus, Toyota, Scion, Acura, Honda, Salesforce, Sage, and new business development

Integrated Creative Director (Freelance)
George P. Johnson Experience Marketing
April 2013 - October 2014
Clients: Nissan, Infiniti, Toyota, Honda, Tesla, and new business development

Creative Director (Freelance)
ELA Advertising
March 2014 – April 2014
Clients: Thermador, The Toll Roads, and Hotel Irvine

Sr. Creative (Freelance)
Rauxa
February 2014
Clients: Verizon Wireless and Jenny Craig

Creative Director (Freelance)
Archeffect Design
2013
Clients: Domestic Concierge and Parcel Pending

Sr. Creative (Freelance)
Deutsch
October 2012 – April 2013
Clients Volkswagen and Taco Bell

Interactive / Experiential Creative (Freelance)
JUXT Interactive
June 2012 – October 2012
Clients: Nissan, Infiniti, Honda, and new business development

Sr. Creative
The Garage Team Mazda
May 2011 – June 2012
Clients: Mazda North America

Integrated Associate Creative Director (Freelance)
MZ Advertising
April 2011 – May 2011
Clients: Farmer John

Sr. Integrated Copywriter (Freelance)
Team One
March 2011 – April 2011 / March 2013
Clients: Lexus, Belkin, and Heal The Bay

Adjunct Instructor
ArtCenter College of Design
2010 – 2011
Classes Taught: Build-A-Brand Concepts and Graphic Design 1

Sr. Integrated Copywriter (Freelance)
Dailey & Associates
February 2011 – March 2011
Clients: Dole, Carnation, Aspen Dental, and new business development

Sr. Interactive Art Director (Freelance)
Standard Time
February 2011
Clients: West Elm Designer Marketplace Brands

Sr. Copywriter / Art Director
TBWA\Chiat\Day
September 2008 – December 2010
Clients: Nissan, Infiniti, Energizer, PUR, Whiskas, and new business development

Copywriter / Art Director
TBWA \ TEQUILA
September 2005 – September 2008
Clients: Playstation, Method, Nissan, Infiniti, Energizer, Bonneville Environmental Foundation, PUR, Visa, 7 Paths, and new business development

Copywriter (Freelance)
Beta Petrol
March 2008
Clients: Various

Copywriter (Freelance)
Molecule Design
2007
Clients: Various

Art Director (Freelance)
Flux Branding
2004 - 2005
Clients: Various

Graphic Designer (Freelance)
MiresBall
2004
Clients: Qualcomm, Taylor Guitar, Invitrogen,
Pat & Oscars, and Rubio's

EDUCATION

ArtCenter College of Design
BFA Advertising Design – Graduated with Distinction
2002 – 2005