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Mark M Magner

EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
BRAND STRATEGY
GLOBAL CONSUMER EXPERIENCES

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Executive Creative Leadership

For brands people know and love.
Brand strategy. Global consumer experiences.

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LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE / SESAME WORKSHOP

Build a brand world people can step into.

At Sesame Workshop, I served as Design Director, Global Consumer Products, and Director, Web Services—connecting strategy, teams, and execution across physical and digital brand experiences.

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Sesame Workshop headquarters murals created by Mark Magner
SELECTED WORK / AEROSMITH · MAGLETO

One brand experience, from shelf to screen.

The Aerosmith “Peace Out” tour Walmart pitch brought packaging, retail displays, eCommerce, and in-store merchandising into one integrated creative vision built for fans.
Aerosmith Peace Out retail pitch materials
SELECTED WORK / GODIVA · MAGLETO

Make every touchpoint feel premium.

Godiva anniversary campaign concepts united art direction, photographic treatments, and premium brand expression in a cohesive visual system designed to give a milestone its moment.
Godiva anniversary campaign concepts and photographic mood boards
Mark M. Magner, Executive Creative Director and brand strategist
ABOUT MARK / LOS ANGELES

Clear vision. Calm leadership. Stronger teams.

I’m Mark M. Magner, an Executive Creative Director and brand strategist with more than two decades of experience across entertainment, education, and consumer brands. At Sesame Workshop, I served as Design Director, Global Consumer Products, and Director, Web Services. Today, I co-lead Magleto, the studio I founded with artist Diana Leto. My recent work includes directing the 2023 Fraggle Rock style guide for The Jim Henson Company.

Creative leadership · Brand strategy · Global consumer products · Licensing · Packaging · Digital experiences

I’m pursuing full-time executive creative leadership opportunities, with select consulting and fractional engagements considered separately.

Brand systems → · Digital experiences → · Campaign work →

AI-ENABLED CREATIVE DIRECTION / WORKFLOW INNOVATION

New tools. The same creative standards.

I use AI-assisted filmmaking to accelerate visual development, improve character consistency, and make editorial iteration more flexible. Projects such as Living the Scout Law help me build repeatable workflows that support creative teams while preserving human judgment and craft.
EXECUTIVE CREATIVE LEADERSHIP / LET’S CONNECT

Ready to lead the next chapter.

I’m seeking Executive Creative Director, VP Brand & Creative, Head of Creative, Global Creative Director, and Senior Creative Director roles in Los Angeles or US remote.

Select consulting and fractional engagements are also considered.

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Los Angeles · Available for US remote opportunities

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