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James Ward

Group Creative Director at Wray Ward

James Ward has a diverse and extensive work experience in the creative industry. James is currently the Group Creative Director at Wray Ward since 2022. Prior to this, they served as the President and Executive Creative Director at Big Idea Group from 2021 to 2022. From 2013 to 2021, James held multiple roles at Saturday Brand Communications, including Chief Creative Officer, Co-Owner, and SVP, Executive Creative Director. Before that, they worked at Wray Ward as a Brand Elevator from 2011 to 2013. James began their career as an Associate Creative Director/Copywriter at archer malmo from 2004 to 2011. James also worked as a Copywriter at Publicis Mid-America from 2000 to 2004 and The Zimmerman Agency from 1998 to 2000.

James Ward's education history begins in 1988 when they attended Kent School. However, no specific degree or field of study is mentioned for this period. From 1992 to 1995, they pursued their Bachelor's degree at Ithaca College, majoring in Television/Radio with a concentration in Advertising. Additionally, they pursued double minors in Mathematics and German during their time at Ithaca College. Finally, from 1996 to 1998, they attended The Creative Circus, where they completed a Copywriting Program. The field of study for this program is specified as CW.

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Previous companies

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Timeline

  • Group Creative Director

    May, 2022 - present

  • Brand Elevator

    2011