Hello—I’m Michael “Downey,” a Creative/Art Director who’s built a career on transforming big ideas into cultural moments.
My work, rooted in a belief that creativity isn’t surface—it’s substance. That everything has intention, by building brands and campaigns that are not just seen, but stories that are felt. Leading brands into moments that shape conversation, from Super Bowl commercials to 360 campaigns and global launches.
My approach combines meticulous craft with strategic rigor and artistic intuition, ensuring that every idea resonates in the moment yet endures over time.
As a leader, I empower teams to embrace curiosity, challenge convention, and explore every brief as an opportunity for cultural impact.
I stay ahead of the curve by drawing inspiration from the worlds of fashion, media, technology, art, and culture, while translating global signals into work that defines what’s next.
My story is one of passion and perseverance: from the concrete courts of Buffalo, NY, to the towering skyscrapers of Chicago, IL.
