CREATIVE DIRECTOR

ABOUT

 
 
 

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