Creative Manager | Creative director

Tanner Eddington

What I bring to the table

  • I have over five years of experience managing and building creative teams, including full-time employees, contractors, and agencies. From strategy to execution, I collaborate with teams to bring the best creative concepts to life. Whether managing budgets and timelines or building props for a video shoot, I’m hands-on at every stage of the process.

  • No matter how beautiful a brand or design is, if it doesn’t serve its purpose, it’s not truly effective. Every project starts with data-driven insights—understanding the target audience, market position, industry standards, and desired outcomes. I develop strategic plans, set budgets, identify the best channels, and conduct thorough market and audience research to ensure each project delivers real impact.

  • With ten years of experience in agencies and in-house teams, I lead design and art direction with a focus on strategy, storytelling, and execution. From branding and campaigns to digital experiences and print, I ensure every project aligns with business goals while pushing creative boundaries. I collaborate with teams to craft compelling visuals that resonate and drive impact.

  • I lead video direction across casting, editing, scriptwriting, and storyboarding, creating both long and short-form content. From high-production live action to animation, I craft compelling narratives that align with brand strategy and delight audiences. I collaborate with teams to bring stories to life, ensuring every frame resonates and engages.

  • I lead website design and management, ensuring seamless experiences across desktop and mobile. With expertise in HTML, CSS, and familiarity with tools like WordPress and Bootstrap frameworks, I create intuitive, user-friendly designs that balance aesthetics with functionality. From UI/UX strategy to development, I craft digital experiences that engage users and align with brand goals.

  • As a designer first, I understand the power of visuals, but strong messaging is just as crucial. I’ve written long and short-form ad copy, video scripts, reports, and research-driven content, ensuring clarity and impact. My approach blends storytelling with data analysis and market research to craft content that engages, informs, and drives results.

  • I approach project management with a creative mindset while ensuring efficiency and execution. I’ve led projects from concept to completion, managing timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams while keeping stakeholders informed. Using tools like Asana, Jira, Monday, and Trello, I streamline workflows and ensure clear communication. With a focus on strategy and organization, I balance creative vision with practical execution, keeping projects on track and delivering impactful results.

  • I bring a full-spectrum view of the creative and marketing process. While my background is in design, I’ve worn many hats—writing long and short-form copy, analyzing data, buying media, publishing books, and implementing CRMs. I check my ego at the door. Many of my colleagues have told me I’m the easiest creative they’ve ever worked with, and I take immense pride in that. Great ideas can come from anywhere, regardless of title or experience. While I stand behind my ideas passionately, I welcome critique and feedback, using them to strengthen my work and elevate the teams I collaborate with.

Brands I have worked with

Verizon

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Aetna

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USPS

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SAIC

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Panasonic

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AARP

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YouScience

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Synchronoss

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Axon

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Bethpage

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Agility Ads

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CenturyLink

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Verizon | Aetna | USPS | SAIC | Panasonic | AARP | YouScience | Synchronoss | Axon | Bethpage | Agility Ads | CenturyLink |

A look at my work

I design, direct, film, write, edit, storyboard, code websites, develop overarching strategies, analyze data, and lead creative teams.

Brand designs

My roles in the projects:

  • Creative direction

  • Strategy

  • Stakeholder engagement

  • Project management

  • Proofing

  • Implementation and adoption

Video work

My roles in the projects:

  • Director

  • Casting

  • Co-script writer

  • Storyboarding

  • Prop-building

  • Color editing

  • Proofing

  • Filming

  • Editing

  • Lighting

  • Production setup

  • Audio engineer

Website work

My roles in the projects:

  • Creative direction

  • Agency management

  • SEO

  • Blog writing

  • Proofing

  • Custom CSS/HTML

  • Hosting and backend development

Out of home & environmental

My roles in the projects:

  • Creative direction

  • Strategy

  • Concepting

  • Design

  • Stakeholder engagement

  • Project management

  • Proofing

Reports & infographics

My roles in the projects:

  • Creative direction

  • Strategy

  • Concepting

  • Design

  • Stakeholder engagement

  • Project management

  • Proofing

Social, digital, and print advertising

My roles in the projects:

  • Creative direction

  • Concepting

  • Design

  • Strategy

  • Stakeholder engagement

  • Project management

  • Proofing

Take a deeper look at the projects I have led