ANAND IYER
VP, Group 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
VP, GROUP CREATIVE DIRECTOR (NOV 2024 - PRESENT)
CREATIVE DIRECTOR (JAN 2023 - NOV 2024)
Joined Diamond to try and help CCO Peter Ignazi achieve his creative vision for the future of the agency working on brands like:
Humber River Hospital Foundation, Canadian Blood Services, Hop Valley Brewing, SkipTheDishes, TD, Toronto Zoo, Destination Ontario.
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