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Ben Hughes
Transactional Attorney with over 10 years of experience
Ben Hughes is the Vice President of Creative at Squarespace, a position he has held since February 2020. In this role, he oversees Squarespace's award-winning creative team, which is responsible for all aspects of advertising, brand design, content, and production. Under his leadership, the team has received notable accolades, including Ad Age's 2020 A-List In-House Agency of the Year and shots 2020 Agency of the Year.1
Professional Background
Before joining Squarespace, Hughes served as Senior Director of Brand Design at the same company from November 2018 to February 2020. His previous experience includes:
- Executive Creative Director at Stink Studios (November 2015 - November 2018), where he managed all creative operations for a team of 45.
- Managing Creative Director at B-Reel (July 2014 - November 2015), helping transition the company into a full-service integrated creative studio.
- Founder & Creative Director of Strange Industries (November 2012 - July 2014), a creative studio focused on advertising and directing projects.
- Creative Director roles at various prestigious agencies including Wieden+Kennedy and Mother, where he worked on campaigns for major brands like Delta and Jeep.1
Education
Hughes studied at Oxford University as a visiting student focusing on Modern European Literature and History, and earned an Honors B.A. in English and History from the College of the Holy Cross, where he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa.1
His extensive background in creative leadership and brand development positions him as a key figure in shaping Squarespace's visual identity and marketing strategy.
