I’m looking for a leadership role in a creative department in businesses ranging from corporate, to agency, to editorial.

Will Shilling
@willshilling
I'm a creative leader that develops world-class brand storytelling by assembling and guiding multidisciplinary creative teams.
What I'm looking for
I’m a creative leader based in Columbus, Ohio.
I have directed creative teams for an 75-person in-house creative agency, overseeing campaigns from concept through delivery. I built production workflow standards and brand governance frameworks adopted org-wide.
I manage internal and external resources while managing budgets and client relationships while serving as a conduit and idea generator for creatives.
Earlier in my career I directed photography and video storytelling for a group of editorial magazines, shaping real people and moments into content readers wanted to engage with. I began in journalism as a daily newspaper photographer, and I bring that focus on finding the story through interviewing, subject direction, and editorial direction.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Direct teams of creatives for a 75-person in-house creative agency, overseeing high-visibility campaigns from concept through delivery. Manage a $4MM production budget and vendor network, and present creative strategy to executive stakeholders.
Visual Director
Columbus Dispatch Magazines
Jan 2006 - Dec 2016 (10 years 11 months)
Directed photography and video storytelling for a group of consumer magazines, identifying compelling stories and shaping them into engaging content.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Ohio University
Bachelor's degree, Visual Communication
Earned a Bachelor's degree in visual communication with training in marketing graphic design, photography, and copywriting.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Portfolio
willshilling.myportfolio.comSalary expectations
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