Jim O’Brien
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
I’m an award-winning Creative Director with 25+ years leading high-profile campaigns for major national brands. Proven in managing and mentoring creative teams, building client relationships, and producing work that earns both industry recognition and real results. Committed to staying ahead of emerging technologies and evolving media landscapes.
CLIENTS
Toyota
Progressive Insurance
Telluride Ski Resort
CVS
Subway
TJ Maxx
Stanley Tools
MassMutual
XM Radio
Subway
Orbitz
University of Phoenix
SKILLS
Figma
Creative Cloud
Premiere Pro
Canva
Framer
Wix
Directing
Editing
Snowboard Instructing
AWARDS
Cannes Lions
One Show
Communication Arts
Effies
Graphis
Relevant Experience
Drive Brand Studio
Executive Creative Director | 2024 – Present
Clients: NH Department of Business and Economic Affairs, Cranmore Mountain, Golden Isles, Telluride Ski Resort, NH State Parks
Lead brand development, campaign strategy, and creative execution at a full-service marketing agency serving regional and national brands. Directed photo/video production, art direction, and design across digital, social, web, and print. Collaborate with strategy and web teams throughout an integrated, studio-wide creative process.
MMB Boston
Creative Director | 2013 – 2023
Clients: Subway, Gulf States Toyota, Hannaford Supermarkets, ALS Association
Spent 10+ years leading brand and integrated campaign creative at one of Boston's top independent agencies, delivering work across broadcast, digital, OOH, and social.
Arnold Worldwide
Associate Creative Director/AD | 2008 – 2013
Clients: Progressive Insurance, CVS Health, New Balance, University of Phoenix
Worked on the Progressive "Flo" campaign — named Entertainment Weekly's #1 Advertising Icon — and contributed to award-winning integrated work spanning broadcast and digital platforms.
Mullen Lowe
Art Director | 2001 - 2008
Clients: Nextel, Orbitz, Stanley Tools, MassMutual, XM Radio, Stride Rite
Non-Relevant Experience
Vail Resorts
Snowboard Instructor | 2024 – Present
I spend the winter weekends teaching snowboarding at Wildcat Mountain/Vail Resorts. This side hustle keeps helping me improve at my weekday gig. Refining techniques, testing new gear, and staying ahead of an ever-changing sport.