Tru Filyaw

Tru Filyaw has a diverse work experience in creative roles. Tru is currently serving as the Senior Creative Director at Charlotte Hornets since August 2022. Prior to that, they held the role of Creative Director and Owner at Earvin Bird from August 2010 to September 2022. Tru also worked as a Creative Director at Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium from July 2021 to August 2022. Tru Filyaw has also held positions such as Creative Director & Brand Manager at Phoenix Suns from January 2016 to June 2018, Creative Director at NASCAR from April 2013 to December 2015, Creative Director at Charlotte Hornets from July 2007 to April 2013, Creative Manager at New Orleans Pelicans from December 2005 to July 2007, and Graphic Designer at Manhattan Associates from February 2005 to December 2005.

Tru Filyaw has a BFA in Photography from Atlanta College of Art, which they completed from 1994 to 1998. Tru also studied Graphic Design at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville from 2001 to 2002, and later at Miami Ad School Atlanta @ Portfolio Center from 2002 to 2004.