Howdy, I’m Banks.
I am currently a freelance Senior Creative Director with over seventeen years of experience in the advertising industry.
Art director first, writer second and often moonlight as a passion-project designer. I’ve spent the majority of my career in NYC working alongside brilliant creatives & clients on brands that include FedEx, AT&T, Pedigree, Pepsi, Foot Locker, Visa, GE, Guinness, The Home Depot, M&M’s, Planters, Gillette, HP, Verizon, IBM, Bacardi, ExxonMobil, and Lays.
My work has gained major recognition from the industries most respected award shows and publications. I’ve also had the honor of having my work archived in the New York Museum of Modern Art’s Department of Film.
When I’m not advertising, you can find me making music, traveling, and spending time with my friends and family.
You can reach me at banksnoel@gmail.com
Experience
Freelance: Feb 2023 – Present
Senior Creative Director
BBDO, New York : Sep 2020 – Feb 2023
SVP, Senior Creative Director
BBDO, New York : Jan 2016 – Sep 2020
VP, Creative Director
BBDO, New York : Dec 2014 – Jan 2016
Associate Creative Director
BBDO, New York : Aug 2012 – Dec 2014
Senior Art Director
AXIOM : 2008 - 2011
Art Director / Designer
Easterly & Company : 2007 - 2008
Designer
Launch Agency : 2007
Art Director, Freelance
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Advertising Masters Program - Texas Creative
Southern Methodist University
Temerlin Advertising Institute
BA in Advertising, Minor in Studio Art