Hello, I’m Frank Benavides! I’m an ACD art director & designer 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 playful/ fashion 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 working as an Associate Creative Director at Anomaly New York.
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.
