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Bret Ridgeway

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Creative Director at TMA (The Marketing Arm)
📍 El Segundo, California, United States

Bret Ridgeway is an award-winning Creative and Art Director with experience at globally recognized agencies like Wieden & Kennedy, Saatchi, and TBWA\Chiat\Day. He has developed campaigns for iconic brands including Nike, Coca-Cola, Toyota, and State Farm. Colleagues describe him as an inspiring, persuasive, and gifted creative leader. He holds a B. S. in Advertising from The University of Texas at Austin.

Having lived and worked in major creative hubs such as New York, Portland, Amsterdam, Austin, San Francisco, and Boston, Bret possesses a broad cultural perspective and adaptability. This extensive geographic experience informs his creative approach, allowing him to develop culturally-relevant campaigns for a diverse range of audiences.

He has the unique distinction of having worked for the legendary agency Wieden & Kennedy in both their Portland and Amsterdam offices.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Creative Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
El Segundo, California, United States
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Automotive Advertising
He has led creative for numerous automotive brands, including Toyota, Kia, and directed the launch of the luxury car brand Genesis in the US.
Iconic Brand Building
His portfolio includes work for some of the world's most recognized brands like Nike and Coca-Cola, and he currently shapes the "Jake from State Farm" campaign.
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Work history

9-2023
Creative Director
TMA (The Marketing Arm)
3-2022 - 8-2023
Creative Director
CourtAvenue
6-2020 - 2-2022
Creative Director
Edelman, Envoy, Best Friend
12-2016 - 6-2020
Creative Director
INNOCEAN USA
3-2014 - 11-2016
Freelance Art Director/Creative Director
TBWA\Chiat\Day, Team One, Zambezi, Innocean USA
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The University of Texas at Austin
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