Cristian Strittmatter, former design director at SapientNitro, has joined Deutsch as SVP, digital design director. Strittmatter’s hire further strengthens the design division that has grown from five to 30 designers in only four years. Strittmatter will report to Nathan Iverson, EVP, design director. In his new role, Strittmatter will be working on a variety of projects across the agency, where he will lead the design vision on all digital properties.
“What I love about Cris is that he is a fine artist,” said Iverson. “And when you have someone that does that type of painting, they are able to execute work with an incredible amount of detail, concentration, focus and expression, which shows the quality of work that he expects. He brings care and craft to everything he does, which is so important, especially within the digital space.”
Strittmatter brings more than a decade of experience in digital interactive design. At SapientNitro he developed creative strategies for branded experiences across all devices and platforms, with a core competency in interactive design. His portfolio includes work on global and domestic brands, including MGM, Adidas, Harley-Davidson, Activision, Sony Electronic, Sony Pictures, Disney and Hawaiian Airlines. Prior to Sapient Nitro, he served as a creative director at Scratch Design Studio.
“I was blown away by the diversity of the talent here, and felt the urge to join the force to produce relevant and top of the line work,” said Strittmatter. “My aim is to further position Deutsch as the only true traditional and digital integrated agency.”
Strittmatter earned his Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design from the University of Buenos Aires.
Oscar and Emmy-Winning Composer Kris Bowers Joins Barking Owl For Advertising, Branded Content
Music, audio post and sonic branding house Barking Owl has taken on exclusive representation of Oscar and Emmy-winning composer Kris Bowers for advertising and branded content.
Bowers’ recent film scores include The Wild Robot and Bob Marley: One Love, alongside acclaimed past works such as The Color Purple (2023), King Richard and Green Book. His contributions to television are equally impressive, with scores for hit series like Bridgerton, When They See Us, Dear White People, and his Daytime Emmy Award-winning score for The Snowy Day.
In addition to his work as a composer, Bowers is a visionary director. He recently took home the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject for his directorial work on The Last Repair Shop. The emotionally touching short film spotlights four of the people responsible for repairing the musical instruments used by students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The Last Repair Shop reflects the positive influence that musical instruments have on the youngsters who play them, and the adults in the LAUSD free repair service who keep them working and in tune.
Barking Owl CEO Kirkland Alexander Lynch said of Bowers, “His artistry, diversity of style and depth of storytelling bring an unparalleled edge to the work we create for global brands. His presence on our roster reflects our continued commitment to pushing the boundaries of sound and music in advertising.”
Johanna Cranitch, creative director, Barking Owl, added, “Kris first caught my attention when he released his record ‘Heroes + Misfits’ where he fused together his jazz sensibility with a deeply ingrained aptitude for melody, so beautifully.... Read More