About Shea

Shea Cheney

Creative Director

Creative Director with over 20 years of experience leading cross-channel creative teams across social, experiential, digital, TV, and integrated campaigns for global brands. Proven ability to guide high-concept thinking through execution while managing teams of 5–15 creatives across fast-paced agency environments. Experienced in developing AI-driven creative solutions and integrating AI as a daily tool to enhance ideation, production, workflow efficiency, and innovation. Strong background in pitch work, brand storytelling, art direction, and multi-platform campaign development.

RECENT EXPERIENCE

Creative Director

Cheil Worldwide
February 2024 – Present

  • Lead cross-functional creative teams ranging from 5–15 people across integrated campaigns and brand initiatives

  • Oversee creative development for Samsung across social, experiential, digital, and broadcast work

  • Drive concept development from pitch through production and final execution

  • Integrate AI-driven tools and workflows into daily creative development, ideation, and content production

  • Partner closely with strategy, production, and client teams to deliver culturally relevant, high-performing campaigns

Creative Lead

Leo Burnett
September 2015 – August 2023

  • Led creative teams across major national and global client accounts

  • Developed integrated campaigns spanning social, digital, experiential, retail, and traditional media

  • Directed creative from conceptual thinking through everyday campaign execution

  • Collaborated across departments to maintain brand consistency and elevate creative standards

  • Contributed to agency pitch work and new business opportunities

Creative Director

Publicis New York
March 2014 – September 2015

  • Managed integrated creative campaigns for national brands across multiple touchpoints

  • Led art direction and visual storytelling initiatives across digital and traditional platforms

  • Oversaw creative teams and mentored junior designers and art directors

  • Helped shape campaign narratives and elevate creative quality across client work

Creative Director

McGarryBowen
2012 – 2014

  • Led creative teams on integrated campaigns and high-profile pitch work

  • Worked on JPMorgan Chase and additional national client accounts

  • Directed concept development, visual identity systems, and presentation storytelling

  • Collaborated with leadership teams to develop strategic creative solutions for new business

CORE SKILLS

  • Creative Direction

  • Art Direction

  • Integrated Campaign Development

  • Social-First Creative

  • Experiential Activations

  • Team Leadership

  • AI-Driven Creative Development

  • Brand Storytelling

  • Concept Development

  • Pitch Development

  • Cross-Channel Campaigns

  • Content Strategy

  • Visual Design Systems

  • Production Oversight

  • Client Presentation & Communication

TOOLS & PLATFORMS

  • Adobe Creative Suite

  • Figma

  • Midjourney

  • Runway

  • ChatGPT & AI Creative Tools

  • Google Workspace

  • Keynote / PowerPoint