Michael Carpenter

Michael Carpenter

Executive Creative Director at Admirable Devil
Los Angeles, United States

About me

I cut my teeth as an Art Director and CD during the Wild West days of digital, making websites, campaigns and directing branded content before the term even existed. Over my career I’ve had the privilege of working with some amazing partners, clients, and super talented individuals at agencies like Martin, GMMB and Tribal DDB on global brands like Pepsi, X Games, Expedia, Orvis, and Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. I’ve helped retool two digital departments, pitched and won new business, and led creatives in global agencies and small indie shops– including the one I co-founded, Admirable Devil.

For me, this job is about working hard, working smart, and keeping things fun – while focusing on ideas, execution, and craft. I'm still excited by the opportunity to mentor creatives, launch new brands, solve problems, make heritage brands feel fresh again and I’m grateful to be one of the lucky few who get to come up with ideas for a living. It’s not easy, but it sure is fun.

Hit me up or check out my work:
www.michaelcarpenterwork.com

Positions

Founder, Chief Creative Officer
Admirable Devil
United States
June 2016 - Present (8 years 7 months)
Executive Creative Director
Bethesda, United States
January 2015 - May 2016 (1 year 4 months)
Senior Vice President, Creative Director
Washington, United States
August 2011 - January 2015 (3 years 5 months)
Associate Creative Director
Richmond, United States
October 2006 - May 2011 (4 years 7 months)
Associate Creative Director
Dallas, United States
August 2001 - September 2006 (5 years 1 month)
Art Director
Allyn & Co.
United States
August 1999 - September 2000 (1 year 1 month)

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts

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