Harun thinks, then acts, using market research to find insights that translates to work that connects with the right audience in the right way.
Harun is a creative craftsman, putting rigor into tried and true processes of developing ideas and executing design.
Harun has many arrows in his quiver, able to create and deliver work across social media campaigns; visual branding design; broadcast and digital content production; app and website design; and physical / experiential activations.
Harun doesn’t shy away from ambiguity, taking the first step with purpose and direction to keep up momentum and bring others along.
Harun keeps his eye on the prize, both managing teams and getting his hands into the creative and design process while keeping budget, timing and project goals in his sights.
Harun brings the laughs, because this is should be fun.
SPACE
Resume
NY, NY and REMOTE 2020-22
FREELANCE CREATIVE - DECODED, WASSERMAN, HAVAS
Capital One, AT&T, Cross Country Mortgage, Keurig, New York Presbyterian
NY, NY 2019 - 2020
CREATIVE DIRECTOR - VAYNER MEDIA
Chase Bank, Amazon
NY, NY 2019
FREELANCE CREATIVE DIRECTOR - DECODED
HP Security, HP Consumer, Heluva Good
NY, NY 2018 - 2019
FREELANCE CREATIVE DIRECTOR - MOMENTUM WORLDWIDE
American Express
Brooklyn, NY 2017 - 2018
CREATIVE DIRECTOR - BIG SPACESHIP
Google Play, Google Fi
Brooklyn, NY 2014 - 2017
CREATIVE DIRECTOR - CARROT CREATIVE, A VICE COMPANY
Unilever brands - Good Humor, Lipton, Dove Men
Ferrari, Yankees, Chipotle
NY, NY 2013 - 2014
ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR - MCGARRY BOWEN
Chase Bank, Maserati
NY, NY 2012 - 2013
SENIOR EXPERIENCE DESIGNER - SEQUENCE (SALESFORCE)
Chipotle, Best Buy
NY, NY 2008 - 2012
ART DIRECTOR - GREY ADVERTISING
Sargento, Etrade, NFL, Ketel One, P&G
Other Useful(less) Information
STRENGTHS
Creative leadership, strategic thinking, business minded, concept driven with acute attention to detail, relationship building with talented people, mastering technology in pursuit of world domination
SKILLS TO PAY THE BILLS
Art Direction, Graphic Design, Interactive (UI) Design, Social Media / Digital Content Creation, Typography, Lettering, Branding, Experiential Design, Production Oversight, Motion Graphics Oversight and Execution, Photography, Concepting Leadership
SELECT CLIENTS
Chase, HP, American Express, Google Play, Ferrari, Yankees, Lipton, Chipotle, NFL, Etrade, Vanity Fair, Fast Company, Peet’s Coffee
CLIENT CATEGORIES
CLIENT CATEGORIES
Technology, CPG, Auto, Sports, Food, Entertainment
OTHER FUN FACTS
Playing with letters and typography makes Harun incredibly happy. Evidence found on Instagram
His first graphic design job was at age 16 when he was commissioned to create skateboard illustrations for a Kaiser Permanente brochure.
His first graphic design job was at age 16 when he was commissioned to create skateboard illustrations for a Kaiser Permanente brochure.