Emlyn Portillo

Emlyn Portillo is an experienced creative professional with a proven track record in leading impactful advertising and marketing campaigns for major brands. Currently serving as Associate Creative Director at Energy BBDO since August 2021, Emlyn has significantly contributed to the launch of new product lines for Starbucks through strategic TV and social media initiatives. Prior experience includes roles as Creative Director at Group SJR, where leadership spanned multiple brands to enhance social media engagement and brand awareness, and as ACD/Art at J. Walter Thompson Worldwide, focusing on successful brand collaborations. Emlyn's career started at McCann New York as an Art Director, crafting award-winning creative solutions, followed by roles at LG Ad, Recyclebank, and L'Oreal, gaining expertise in various digital and print platforms. Recognized with multiple awards, Emlyn holds a BFA in Advertising Design and an AAS in Communication Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology, alongside a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from William Paterson University.