Hello there, Beautiful Internet Stranger 



I’m a multidisciplinary brand creative lead with an art direction background and 13+ years of experience building advertising campaigns, social franchises, and brand systems that bridge culture, strategy, and design.

I’ve worked across agency and in-house teams to help brands connect with audiences through bold, conceptual storytelling and design.

I enjoy collaborating with ambitious teams to solve business and communication challenges through original, shareable, and narrative-driven work, and I believe the best ideas come from clarity, humility, and a sense of fun. Along the way, my work has been recognized by industry peers at the One Show, Cannes, D&AD, and more.

If you’re looking to build a world-class campaign, or an equally world-class creative team, let's connect. 



2024—2025

R/GA, North America

Creative Director (Contract)


2022—2024

Google Brand Studio

Art Director


2018—2022

R/GA, San Francisco

Associate Creative Director


2014—2018

Argonaut Inc., San Francisco

Art Director


2013—2014

180, Los Angeles

Art Director


2012—2013

Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, Detroit

Jr. Art Director



2010–2012

Virginia Commonwealth University, Brandcenter

M.S. Mass Communications, Concentration in Art Direction


2006–2009

Michigan State University

B.S. Advertising



2006—

Email

brian.vandeputte@gmail.com