Marketing and Advertising | Greater New York City Area, US
Named by Brand Week as a "Marketer of the NEXT Generation". Doug has had a career of forward looking creative design and marketing experience, and continues his involvement in the industry through his 6 years on the Art Directors' Club board as well as his new role as a teacher at SVA.
With a wide range of experience, including executive leadership at both JWT and TBWA\, starting an experimental creative shop, thehappycorp, at age 28, serving as Innovation Director at the venerable Canadian Firm TAXI, and extensive work with global brands - DeBeers, ABSOLUT Vodka, Merrill Lynch, Orbitz, MoMA, Brooklyn Brewery, Anhuesher Busch, and Dewar's - Doug has a unique point of view on any creative business challenge.
In the summer of 2010, Doug started a new creative studio called JaegerSloan Inc, with his partner Kristin Sloan. Taking what he learned at large companies and starting and running thehappycorp for 6 years, Doug and Sloan are combining their expertise to embark on a new creative journey. Operating a storefront on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, they are part gallery, part design agency, and part media production company, working with clients such as Bloomberg LP, Samsung USA and Diller Scofidio + Renfro.
Born on Long Island, and having spent time in Minnesota and New Jersey, Doug now resides in the East Village. He earned a BFA at Syracuse University in computer graphics, a degree mixing computer science and art. He is a regular industry speaker, and commentator on such news programs as GMA and CNBC.
Specialties: social networking, creative marketplace, alchohol and beverage, e-ccommerce, e-travel, design, branding.
Dec
2011 - Present
Advisory Board Member / Doodle.ly
Part of an esteemed advisor board helping define the direction for doodle.ly a social drawing application available on the iPad and via the web. My role is to actively seek partners, talent, and help define the product and marketing strategy as it grows.
Doodle.ly is a social sketchpad for self-expression, creativity and inspiration. It's a fast, fun and easy way to share hand-drawn pictures, sketches, doodles, notes, and scribbles with friends across social networks
Sept
2011 - Present
Faculty, Graphics Design and Advertising / School of Visual Arts
I am teaching a portfolio class called LIFE INSURANCE. The class is designed to combine social and business skills to prepare students for the modern world. Along with team based design and communications projects, students will learn tools to help them define their own creative career.
Sept
2011 - Present
2nd Vice President / The Art Directors Club
I have decided to stay on the ADC board, on the executive committee, to aid in transition and to continue to serve the creative community.
Aug
2011 - Present
Co-Curator / JSx55
JSx55 is a gallery and retail space exploring art, design and technology that reflect and heighten everyday life. Presenting emerging and mid-career artists, our exhibits range from sculpture and photography to interactive installations and retail pop-up experiences.
Aug
2010 - Present
Partner / JaegerSloan
I am lending my creative talents, social network, and business management experience to allow for the creation of meaningful content for brands and publishers through an understanding of new platforms, production techniques, and digital/experiential marketing techniques.
May
2009 -
Sept
2011
Board Member / Agencies in Action
Nov
2008 -
Sept
2011
President / The Art Directors Club
May
2009 -
Feb
2010
Innovation Director / TAXI
Nov
2003 -
May
2009
Founder/ CEO / thehappycorp global
2004 -
2005
freelance creative director / IconNicholson
May
2000 -
Nov
2003
Group Creative Director / Managing Partner / TBWA\Chiat\Day
Jul
1999 -
May
2000
Associate Creative Director/ Partner / JWT
May
1997 -
Aug
1999
Senior Art Director / K2 design
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Honors:
Over my career my work has been awarded by several global award shows including The Art Directors Club, The One Club, and the CannersLions Awards.
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Interests:
snowboarding
new technology
motorcycle riding
photography
video
mobile technology