CREATIVE DIRECTOR · ART (& CW)
jonrandazzo1@gmail.com · @dazzo
EXPERIENCE
20+ years leading the development of award-winning integrated campaigns and brand communications. Specializes in turning strategic insights into compelling creative — ideas that drive engagement, build brands, and deliver business results. Background spans top agencies and global brands, leading cross-functional teams across concepting, design, and execution. Blends creativity, strategy, and emerging technology to connect with audiences across platforms and channels.
Art Direction · Creative Direction · Brand Strategy · TV · Print · Digital · Activations · Writing · Design · Storytelling · AI · Production · Leadership
WORK
Dazzo Creative Inc.
Freelance Creative Director · Art Director
2015 – Present
Droga5, Wieden+Kennedy, 72andSunny, Grey, Mullen, BFG, Deutsch, Arnold, BBDO, Crispin, Y&RVML, Havas, Anomaly, 180LA, Goodby Silverstein & Partners, McCann Erickson, FIG, R/GA, Saatchi, Johannes Leonardo, GSD&M, KBS, Sid Lee, Radical Media, 360i, Ogilvy, BBH, Strawberry Frog, Indeed, Vayner, TBWA Chiat Day, HubSpot, Fort Night, The & Partnership, Untitled Worldwide / Plan A, Elephant, The Community, Mustache
Figliulo & Partners (FIG)
Creative Director
2015 – 2016
Goodby Silverstein & Partners
Creative Director
2012 – 2014
BBH New York
Creative Director · Art Director · Board Member
2004 – 2012
Modernista!
Intern
2001
TDA Advertising and Design
Intern & Freelance
1999 – 2000
EDUCATION
VCU Adcenter
Master's Degree, Art Direction
2001 – 2004
University of Colorado
Bachelor's Degree, Journalism & Advertising
1994 – 1999
AWARDS
One Show Yahoo Big Idea Award
4x One Show Gold
2x One Show Silver
4x One Show Bronze
8x One Show Merit
1x Cannes Lion Gold
6x Cannes Lions Broze
2x Clio Gold
1x Clio Silver
4x Clio Bronze
3x Clio Short List
2x D&AD Graphite Pencil
D&AD Yellow Pencil
D&AD Wood Pencil
2x Addy Gold
2x Addy Silver
3x Addy Bronze
British Arrow Bronze
AICP Award
Ad Age Creativity Award
Webby People’s Choice
Webby Honoree
Communication Arts
Luzer’s Archive
Applied Arts