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ANAND IYER

CREATIVE DIRECTOR
ART DIRECTOR

Anand is a Creative Director and creative problem solver based in Toronto. He constantly challenges himself to a high standard to come up with the most creative solutions and is passionate about creating meaningful and insightful work that resonates with people. 

Outside of work, Anand is really passionate about Photographing Wildlife.

awards & Recognition

aka ego boost

aka pat on the back

aka no one outside of advertising cares.

2020 STRATEGY REPORT CARD - #2 RANKED ART DIRECTOR IN CANADA

 

2020 STRATEGY REPORT CARD - #1 BRAND OF THE YEAR - RIGHT TO PLAY

(Very proud to have played a key role and been part of a great team that helped 'Right to Play' become the #1 Brand of the Year for 2020.)

 

D&AD

 

CANNES LIONS

 

THE ONE SHOW

THE CLIO AWARDS 

THE WEBBY AWARDS

EPICA AWARDS

COMMUNICATION ARTS

MARKETING AWARDS

ADCC AWARDS

STRATEGY AWARDS

APPLIED ARTS

CAMPAIGN US

MIDAS AWARDS (NEW YORK FESTIVALS)

CANADIAN MARKETING AWARDS

ATOMIC AWARDS

EFFIE AWARDS

MEDIA INNOVATION AWARDS

NATIONAL ADVERTISING CHALLENGE

THE SABRE AWARDS

AICE AWARDS

work experience

aka my college tuition didn't go to waste

aka look mom, i didn't end up living at home like you dreaded.

 DIAMOND 

CREATIVE DIRECTOR (JAN 2023 - PRESENT)

Joined Diamond to try and help CCO Peter Ignazi achieve his creative vision for the future of the agency. 

 MINI CAREER BREAK 

 (SEPT 2022 - JAN 2023)

Decided to leave my position at No Fixed Address to take some time off to travel and spend time with family.

 

 NO FIXED ADDRESS 

ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR (SEPT 2020 - SEPT 2022)

Played an important part in NFA getting:

BRONZE at the 2022 Strategy PR Agency of the year.

GOLD at the 2021 Strategy PR Agency of the year.

BRONZE at the 2021 Strategy Digital agency of the year.

 

Worked under Greg Hahn for MISCHIEF @ NFA on multiple US brands including:

Oura Ring, Netflix, Burger King, Alpha Foods, Shutterfly, EOS, Monogram, OkCupid, Coors Light, Michelob Seltzer.

At NFA TORONTO, oversaw and ran Little Caesars pizza.

Worked on other brands such as: The ROM, Sunnybrook Hospital, Beyond Meat, Child Protective Services, Canopy, Questrade, CMHC

 BBDO TORONTO 

SENIOR ART DIRECTOR (OCT 2016 - SEPT 2020)

ART DIRECTOR (OCT 2014 - OCT 2016)

Played an integral part in BBDO Toronto getting SILVER at the 2019 Strategy Agency of the year.

Played a big part in Right To Play becoming Strategy Magazine's #1 Brand of The Year in 2020.


Worked on many brands such as:

Fedex, Right To play, Quaker, Canadian Paralympic Committee, Claritin, Doritos, Ford, RBC, Starbucks, Smartcar, Mercedes, Rogers Ignite TV, Visa, NHL, Mars, M&M's, Pepsi, Mountain Dew, The Bay, Mobil, Black Diamond, Pedigree, Go transit, Up Express, Harlequin, Quaker Chewy, Quaker Crispy Mini, etc.

 RED LION CANADA (PUBLICIS GROUPE) 

ART DIRECTOR (JAN 2012 - OCT 2014)

Worked on brands such as:

Kraft Singles, Maytag, Whirlpool, Kitchenaid, Jennair, Kids Help Phone, Responsible Gambling Council 
 

 PUBLICIS TORONTO 

JUNIOR ART DIRECTOR (FEB 2010 - DEC 2011)

Worked on some brands such as:

Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Rogers, Alexander Keiths
 

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