Nickie Thongton

About Nickie Thongton

I’m a Creative Director with 15+ years of experience leading teams and developing bold ideas across global and national campaigns. I’m currently at Ogilvy, where I’ve led high-profile work for Verizon and Citizens Bank. Previously, I spent nearly nine years at McCann, helping shape campaigns for Microsoft, Verizon, Nespresso, Chick-fil-A, Prudential, and more.I specialize in non-traditional and experiential activations—work designed to earn attention, create emotional connection, and deliver lasting brand impact. My work has received industry recognition and been featured by CNN, Forbes, ABC News, Time, The New York Post, HuffPost, Wired, and others. I’ve also served on award juries, including the Shorty Awards (2019–2024).Born and raised in Thailand, I’ve lived and worked across multiple regions including Canada and the U.S, which has shaped a global, culturally fluent perspective in how I lead and create. I hold an MFA in Advertising from the Academy of Art University (San Francisco) and a BFA in Film from Thammasat University (Bangkok).

Experience

1. Creative Director

   Ogilvy

   Sep 2023 — Present · NY, US

   At Ogilvy, I lead and mentor cross-disciplinary teams across film, social, digital, and live experiences—directing integrated brand work from concept through production. I’m hands-on in the craft, clear in feedback, and focused on building a process that keeps teams moving without losing quality. Clients: Citizens Bank, Verizon Wireless and IBM Highlights:• Citizens Bank (Credit Card Launch) — Led creative for an experiential launch introducing a new credit card lineup. Partnered with Guinness record-holder Bryan Berg to build a large-scale sculptural installation made entirely from credit cards, installed at Citizens Bank Park, supported by live demos and a youth workshop benefiting Jr. RBI League.• Verizon Business (Las Vegas Sphere Takeover) — Led creative for a Sphere takeover in Las Vegas, developing the motion + messaging system that transformed the venue into a “data vault,” using bold typography and graphic choreography to make data protection feel clear and commanding.

Education

• Thammasat University

  Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Film

• Academy of Art University

  MFA, Advertising - Art Direction

Skills

• Campaigns
• Art
• User Experience
• Interactive Advertising
• Experience Design
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Corporate Identity
• Logo Design
• Typography
• Corporate Branding
• Illustration
• Concept Development
• Online Advertising
• Direct Mail
• Brochures
• Digital Media
• Interaction Design
• Creative Strategy
• Photography
• Brand Development
• Creative Services
• Advertising
• Copywriting
• Integrated Marketing
• Indesign
• Digital Strategy
• Interactive Marketing
• Graphic Design
• Creative Direction
• Branding & Identity
• Art Direction
• User Interface Design
• Illustrator
• Outdoor Advertising
• Flash