Will Dean

Will Dean is an experienced creative professional currently serving as the Executive Creative Director at McKinney, an advertising agency based in Durham, North Carolina.12 Here's a brief overview of his career and background:

Professional Experience

Will Dean has had a notable career in the advertising industry, progressing through various roles:

• Current Position: Executive Creative Director at McKinney1
• Previous Roles at McKinney:
  • Head of Art & Design (since January 2019)1
  • Group Creative Director (2015 - present)1
  • Associate Creative Director (2009 - 2015)1

Before joining McKinney in 2009, Dean worked at several other agencies:

• Senior Art Director at Eleven, Inc. (2008 - 2009)1
• Art Director at Butler Shine Stern & Partners (2006 - 2008)1
• Art Director at Venables Bell and Partners (2005 - 2006)1

Education

Will Dean's educational background includes:

• Virginia Commonwealth University (2002 - 2004): Degree in Mass Communications with a concentration in Art Direction1
• James Madison University (1997 - 2000): Studies in the School of Media Arts & Design1

Notable Work

Throughout his career, Dean has worked on campaigns for various well-known brands, including:

• Little Caesars
• Pampers
• CarMax
• MINI
• Samsung Home Appliances
• Priceline
• ESPN5

His creative leadership has contributed to award-winning campaigns and innovative advertising strategies across multiple platforms.4

Personal

Will Dean is based in Durham, North Carolina, and has a passion for creativity, art, and design.3 His LinkedIn profile can be found under the username will-dean-36645835.6