Sean Sullivan
Emmy nominated creative director with 20 years leading visual storytelling for Nike, Jordan Brand, Apple, NFL, Spotify, and IBM. From campaign concepting through final delivery, I lead teams that ship cinematic work on time and on brand. Founded Dispatch (2017 to 2024), a remote studio that produced award-winning content for agencies and brands. Deep expertise in motion design, branded content, AI assisted filmmaking, and cross-platform creative strategy.
Experience
Creative Director / Producer
Independent creative direction and senior producing for agencies, studios, and brand direct clients. Leading creative development, visual strategy, and production oversight on select engagements.
- Creative direction on “Never Look Down”, AI assisted short film (Kling)
- Brand identity, art direction, and visual development for client projects
- Building @seangoesnorth, personal content project, rebuild in public
Founder / Creative Director / Executive Producer
Founded and led a fully remote creative studio. Directed creative strategy, visual development, and production across motion design, VFX, branded content, and campaign work for agencies and Fortune 500 brands.
- Creative directed NFL × Amazon Thursday Night Football open, Emmy nomination
- Creative directed Spotify “The Algorithm” for Vox Media, Webby Award
- Led creative on Intel, IBM, Cricket Wireless × PSYOP, and brand direct campaigns
- Built creative team of 15+ freelance artists across motion, VFX, and editorial
- Developed visual identity systems and pitch presentations for agency partners
Senior Producer / Creative Lead
Creative production leadership on major brand campaigns with creative direction responsibilities across concepting, visual development, and execution.
- Jordan × AKQA “The Last Shot”, Cannes Lions Grand Prix + 6 Golds
- Jordan “Kaboom Room” experiential, interactive LED installation, Las Vegas
- Jordan “Innovation” ft. King Bach, branded content direction
- KFC “Zinger to Mars”, campaign design and art direction
Producer
Production and creative development at industry-leading studios and agencies. Built foundation in motion design, VFX pipelines, and brand storytelling for global campaigns.
- Nike campaigns: Evo, Hyperdunk, Free, CG/motion production
- Baskets (Fox/FX) graphic package, CD Marcel Zuil at State Design
- Cricket Wireless × PSYOP, branded content
- Hyundai, Poland Spring, Icelandic Glacial, brand campaigns
Core Competencies
Creative Direction
- Campaign Concepting
- Visual Development
- Brand Identity & Art Direction
- Motion Design Direction
- AI-Assisted Filmmaking
- Cross-Platform Content Strategy
Leadership
- Team Building & Management
- Talent Direction
- Client Presentation
- Pitch Development
- Remote Team Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
Production
- Full Production Oversight
- Editorial & Post Supervision
- VFX & Finishing
- Budget & Schedule Management
- Multi-Vendor Coordination
- Experiential & Live Events
Awards & Recognition
- Emmy Nomination NFL × Amazon “Thursday Night Football”, Outstanding Motion Design
- Cannes Lions Grand Prix + 6 Golds Jordan Brand × AKQA “The Last Shot”
- Webby Award Spotify “The Algorithm” × Vox Media
- Clio Award LG “Something’s Lurking” × PSYOP / McCann
Select Clients & Brands
Nike · Jordan Brand · Apple · NFL · Amazon · Spotify · IBM · Intel · Niantic · Disney · LG · Cricket Wireless · Fox/FX · Hyundai · KFC · Poland Spring · Icelandic Glacial