Hello, I’m Frank Benavides! I’m an ACD art director with a decade of experience working at large and small shops across NYC . I enjoy making ads that are fun, strategic and crafted with a style forward sensibility. I’ve worked on everything from iconic rebrands and platform launches to TV, OOH, PR stunts, social campaigns, and new business pitches. I’m currently an ACD @ Anomaly NY.
Experience: I’ve worked full-time at places like: 72andsunny, Virtue Worldwide, FIG, and Anomaly (twice). I’ve also freelanced at places like: OLIPOP, Stink Studios, Laundry Service, Publicis, and Edelman. I started as an intern at R/GA, TBWA\Chiat\Day, and GSD&M.
Clients: Benjamin Moore, Canada Goose, Carnival Cruise, Coca-Cola, Don Julio, General Mills, Google, Naked Juice, Olipop, Petco, Planned Parenthood, Smartwater, Smirnoff, Target, Yoplait, Youtube Music, and Zales
Recognition: My work has been recognized by Adweek, Adage, PAPER, I-D, The Cut, Office Magazine, RollingStone, The Real World casting team, and most importantly Cher.
Awards: The One Show, Art Directors Club, Glossy Fashion Awards, Webby Awards, Austin ADDYs
Education: The University of Texas at Austin, Graduate of the Texas Creative Sequence.
