Summary
Mark F is an Associate Creative Director and Art Director with nine years of experience crafting data-informed campaigns across major agencies including GSD&M, Leo Burnett, DDB, and FCB Chicago. He blends traditional art direction with video production, photoshoots, and post-production skills to deliver cross-channel work for brands like Southwest, Cars.com, Hidden Valley, and Jeep. Known for mentoring junior creatives and interns, he elevates team output while keeping a hands-on role in execution. A gadget enthusiast and tinkerer, he brings a product-minded curiosity to digital experiences and creative problem-solving. Based in the Greater Chicago area, he pairs a BFA in Art & Digital Design with continued portfolio work that highlights both commercial rigor and visual craft. Notably, his approach emphasizes turning data signals into emotionally resonant creative assets that perform in-market.
10 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Benet Academy
Art Direction, Art Direction at Chicago Portfolio School
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Art & Digital Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Art & Digital Design at Loras College
Tagalog, Spanish