Hello—I’m Michael “Downey,” a Creative Director/Art who has 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 and meaning, by building brands and campaigns that are not just seen, but stories that are felt. I’ve led brands into moments that shaped conversation, from Super Bowl commercials to 360 campaigns and global launches.
My approach combines years of meticulous craft with strategic rigor and artistic intuition, ensuring that every idea not only resonates in the moment but endures over time.
As a leader, I empower my teams to embrace curiosity, challenge convention, and explore every brief as an opportunity for cultural impact. I stay ahead of the curve by drawing on the worlds of fashion, media, technology, art, and design, while translating cultural 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.
