Laurel Stark Akman

Global Creative Leadership at The Sims

Laurel Stark Akman is a creative executive and independent ECD (Executive Creative Director) at Laurel Stark LLC.1 She is known for her unconventional approach to business and focuses on helping purpose-driven organizations.1

Professional Background

Laurel has experience working in both Silicon Valley and New York, specializing in creative and brand strategy.3 Her career spans various high-profile projects and roles:

Creative Director: She worked as a Creative Director for Gensler Brand Studio, where she was involved in LinkedIn's space design project.2
Gaming Industry: Laurel held the position of Global Creative Director (GCD) for The Sims at Electronic Arts (EA).4
Strategic Advisor: She has served as a strategic advisor and an adjunct professor at a top 20 public university in the United States.4

Skills and Expertise

Laurel is recognized for her:

Creative and brand executive abilities
Strategic thinking
Innovative approach to business
Experience in space design and digital media
Leadership in purpose-driven initiatives

Online Presence

Laurel maintains an active professional presence online:

Her LinkedIn profile can be found under the username "laurelstark".1
She has a personal website (laurelstark.com) showcasing her work and projects.3

Laurel Stark Akman is often described as a thought leader in her field, with a reputation for original thinking and a unique voice in the creative industry.4

Experience

Group Creative Director, The Sims at Electronic Arts (EA) (April 2021 - Present, San Francisco Bay Area)

Editorial Director at The 3% Movement (February 2020 - October 2021, San Francisco Bay Area), Creative Lead at TikTok (January 2021 - April 2021, New York, United States), Creative Director (Self Employed) (February 2020 - January 2021, San Francisco Bay Area), Creative Director at HiRoad (March 2019 - February 2020, San Francisco Bay Area), Creative Director @ Agency Inside at Intel Corporation (September 2018 - February 2019, San Francisco Bay Area), Creative Director, The Shop @ Google at Media.Monks (May 2017 - September 2018, San Francisco Bay Area)