Harbor has added VFX creative director Andrew “Pelli” Pellicer to its roster. He will be based in Harbor’s Chicago studio.
Pellicer has overseen award-winning campaigns including Jeep’s Super Bowl “Groundhog Day” starring Bill Murray reprising his role from the beloved film, and the CG-Animated Dairy Queen “Officially Fall.” Pellicer’s noteworthy achievements have established enduring partnerships with brands such as Disney, Samsung, Bud Light, and Visa. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with directors like Jim Jenkins, Misko Iho, Max Malkin, Maurice Marable, and Jake Schreier.
Pellicer’s entertainment credits include 20th Century Fox’s The Wolverine, Marvel’s Captain America 2: Winter Soldier, Warner Brothers’ 42, Lionsgate Films’ Mortdecai, and 20th Century Fox’s A Good Day to Die Hard.
Prior to joining Harbor, Pellicer held positions at studios such as The Mill Chicago, Logan, and Shade VFX.
Pellicer said of his new roost, “Beyond featuring some of the industry’s finest creatives, Harbor stands out for its substantial commitment to nurturing emerging talent and fostering diversity, making it an inspiring and dynamic environment.
Tony Robins, Harbor’s advertising managing director, stated, “Andrew brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role, with a background in both advertising and entertainment aligning with our vision. Our approach at Harbor is to curate a delta-force of talent who can guide our clients through their projects, delivering success after success. I have been a fan of Andrew’s work for some time and very happy to welcome him to our VFX team.”
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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