Z. Jay La Rosa

 

I am a highly accomplished leader in the advertising industry, with over 15 years of experience in developing innovative marketing campaigns and design processes. My focus is on bold, creative strategies that not only capture attention but also forge meaningful connections with audiences and break marketing patterns.

 

I thrive on guiding creative and strategy teams to achieve a shared vision through collaboration and fresh thinking, keeping pace with the latest advertising and social trends. My track record includes executing multimillion-dollar campaigns for industry giants like Disney/Searchlight, Netflix, Showtime, Paramount+, Nike, and McDonald's.

 

My diverse expertise encompasses creative direction, design, team leadership, effective management, budgeting and management of marketing materials, present and sell ideas and concepts to stakeholders, including executive leadership. I thrive in art design, campaign creation and direction, directing photo shoots, social clips, and delivering 360 campaigns. I hold multiple awards, including prestigious Clio and One Show Awards. I studied and graduated at the top of my class with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising and Graphic Design, with a focus on Fine Art and photography from the Art Center College of Design.

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