Derek Bitter

Derek Bitter is a seasoned creative professional currently serving as Creative Director at Shinebox since February 2025. With extensive experience in the advertising industry, Bitter previously held roles as Creative Lead at Public Works™ from June 2016 to March 2024, and Group Creative Director at Colle+McVoy from November 2014 to June 2016. Bitter's foundational experience includes a significant tenure as Creative Director at OLSON, contributing to the agency's growth from a small team to a national player, while overseeing creative projects for high-profile clients such as Bauer Hockey, Minnesota Wild, and Nike. Earlier in the career, Bitter worked as a Copywriter at Russell Herder from June 1998 to June 1999. Bitter holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Arts in Mass Communication/Advertising from Syracuse University.