Donnie Bauer has joined the design team at The Mill in Chicago as creative director. He will lead the C4D pipeline within the design department, while increasing collaboration with the CG and 2D teams. Bauer will also be sharing his creative vision, working closely with clients to develop and deliver on their media-based needs.
Over the years he has developed expertise in a variety of roles, making him a uniquely versatile artist. He has dedicated his career to producing content for broadcast television and, along the way, has collaborated with clients including FITC, Pitchfork, Reebok, and Gatorade. Over the course of his formative 12 years in the industry and through his passion for design and animation, he’s earned accolades from AICE and PromaxBDA.
Prior to joining The Mill, Bauer had been a freelance designer for the past two years, working primarily as a motion designer and director.
Jeff Boddy, head of design at The Mill in Chicago, said, “Donnie is a veritable Swiss Army knife, with a skill set spanning the entire gamut of design, animation, and production disciplines. His arrival represents our focus on bolstering interdisciplinary creative solutions for production. As image makers, this keeps us nimble, flexible, and fresh.”
The Many Hires Jeremiah Wassom As Group Creative Director
Independent agency The Many has added Jeremiah Wassom as group creative director.
Wassom most recently worked a decade at Deutsch LA where, as SVP/creative director, he led the Taco Bell account and won new business for the agency. His agency past also includes AKQA and TBWAChiatDay. His creative work has touched the QSR, video games, automotive, fashion, and culture brand sectors. He also served eight years with the United States Marine Corps.
“Throughout his career, Jeremiah has helmed work that has not only made me personally jealous but has consistently pushed brands to show up in memorable and innovative ways,” said Josh Paialii, head of creative at The Many. “One look at his body of work and you will see his passion for storytelling and craft has raised the bar for entire categories, driving participation with many brands’ most loyal fans. Beyond being a world-class creative director and maker, Wassom is a proven team player and strategic thought leader. He’ll be a great addition to the leadership team at The Many working across all accounts. His role will be immediately felt as he guides and supports each of the creative leads in the department.”
A 20-year creative with agency, brand, and freelance experience, Wassom has forged a creative approach which focuses on crafting engaging connections rather than simply make ads. He sees the need for advertising to mean more, not simply do more.
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