I’ve spent more than a decade making engaging ad campaigns for brands of all kinds. The process is always different, but my approach is always the same: make the work worthwhile.

I came up in small, independent shops. I learned to be nimble before it was a thing agencies could brag about. Now, I’m a creative director player/coach—turning chaos into clarity and doing whatever necessary to help the team succeed.

I was drawn to advertising because it seemed like the kind of job you could still be successful in, even if you didn’t take the work very seriously. I had no idea taking the work seriously would turn out to be the thing that makes it the most fun.

You can reach me at averystokes303 [@] gmail or on LinkedIn.

If you need some guidance, portfolio feedback, or just want to talk shop, schedule a chat with me on Talk to a Creative Director.

And if you’re recruiting, please check out c0ffe3 and diversecreatives.com. Our industry could use more perspective from people who don’t look like this guy.

Selected Awards:
2024 Clio Entertainment Bronze | Netflix NRU
2024 Clio Entertainment Bronze | Xbox Controller Launch
2023 Clio Entertainment Bronze | Game Pass+Wo Long
2022 ADDY Silver | Alpenrose
2022 Clio Music Bronze | Xbox All Access
2021 Clio Entertainment Silver | Xbox All Access
2020/21 Cannes Shortlist | Windows+Netflix
2020 Clio Bronze | Windows+Netflix
2020 ADDY Gold | Windows+Netflix
2020 One Show Merit | Windows+Netflix
2018 Clio Sports Silver x2 | Microsoft+NFL
2017 Clio Sports Bronze x2 | Xbox+NFL
2017 Communication Arts Advertising Annual | UGG for Men

Currently:
Creative Director | Trailer Park Group

Formerly:
Creative Director | Mutiny, a Trailer Park Group Company
ACD | Hijinx
Copywriter | Mutt
Copywriter | Camp+King