Ilya Hardey

Ilya Hardey is an experienced creative director currently leading the communications department for the City of Detroit, focusing on initiatives funded by the American Rescue Plan Act since November 2022. Prior to this role, Ilya held positions including Creative Director at GTB, where responsibilities encompassed managing digital creative teams for Ford's Tier II Shopper initiatives, and overseeing various advertising campaigns across digital platforms. Earlier experience includes creative leadership roles at Search Optics, GTB, Campbell Ewald, and Eidos Advertising, contributing to significant projects for high-profile clients such as the United States Navy and General Motors. Ilya holds a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design from the College for Creative Studies, completed in 1992.