Merv Garretson

Merv Garretson is an experienced creative professional currently serving as a Visiting Professor at Pratt Institute and a Group Creative Director at Hearst Autos, where responsibilities include developing creative strategies for automotive partners across multiple brands. Merv has held notable positions such as Creative Director at Mission, where creative strategies were developed for various sectors, and Creative Director at VaynerMedia, focusing on Fortune 500 brands. Previous roles include Design Manager at Spotify, overseeing brand and communications design, and Creative Director at Preston Bailey, managing event design and brand strategies. Merv's early career includes positions at Condé Nast Publications and Stuff Magazine, contributing to editorial stories and marketing. Education includes a Master's in Design Management from Pratt Institute and a Bachelor's in English and Visual Communications from James Madison University. Merv is also a board member at Womankind, Rising Above Violence.