Alayna Z.

Alayna Z. has a strong background in art direction and advertising. Alayna is currently working as a Senior Art Director at Zambezi, a position they started in October 2022. Prior to that, they held the same role at Deutsch LA from May 2022 to October 2022. At Deutsch LA, they also worked as an Art Director from May 2021 to October 2022.

Before joining Deutsch LA, Alayna gained experience as an Art Director at Secret Weapon Marketing from May 2020 to May 2021. Prior to that, they worked at Sterling-Rice Group as an Art Director from June 2018 to May 2020. During their time at Sterling-Rice Group, Alayna managed multiple integrated campaigns simultaneously, provided feedback to peers in a Creative Director role, and contributed to winning new clients through their concept ideas.

Alayna also worked as a Junior Art Director (Freelance) at Vladimir Jones in October 2016, where they conceptualized digital advertising and participated in business pitches. Alayna started their career in advertising as a Visual Design Intern at Code and Theory in June 2016, where they created social and digital content for brands like Burger King and Chandon.

Alayna's early experience includes roles as an Art Director and Social Media Intern at School from May 2015 to December 2015, and as a Creative Intern at Made Movement from May 2014 to August 2014. Alayna also has experience outside of the advertising industry, having worked as an Administrative Assistant at BerrieHill Research Corporation from February 2012 to February 2014, and as a Customer Service Representative at Menchies Frozen Yogurt in June 2011.

Alayna Z. completed their education with a Bachelor's degree in Advertising and Psychology, accompanied by a Digital Media Certificate from the University of Colorado Boulder. Alayna attended the university from 2012 to 2016. Prior to that, from 2008 to 2012, they attended Monarch High School, but it is not specified whether they obtained a degree or field of study from this institution.