Steve Kerry
Executive Creative Director at Monks
- Role
- Executive Creative Director at Monks
- Location
- Detroit, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Steve Kerry
// 58••••••36GOOD HUMANS MAKE GREAT CREATIVE.Born and raised in Detroit, Steve’s story begins where grit meets creativity. He started out building Dodge Trucks at Chrysler before shifting gears into advertising, turning wrenches into ideas. Over the past 18+ years, he’s become an award-winning creative at Doner, VML, Leo Burnett, and now Monks, where he serves as Executive Creative Director for North America, leading the creative on the GM account. Early in his career, Steve created two Super Bowl spots for Chevy and Buick, then helped build GMC’s social presence and re-invented Cadillac’s brand from the ground up; crafting innovative content systems, defining brand voices, and developing dynamic creative that moved the industry forward. Today at Monks, Steve fuses big-idea storytelling with social, design, experiential, and AI innovation. A true product of Detroit, he’s leader by example; mentoring rising creatives at PhotoPolitic and staying hands-on behind the camera. His relentless curiosity keeps him grounded, inventive, and always moving forward.Fast Facts- Steve is the Father of two beautiful little ladies ages 12 and 9 - His mustache came in at age 10- Steve played college soccer then soon realized he wasn’t Ronaldinho- Sat next to Vanilla Ice in coach on a flight to Toronto- Commonly mistaken for Jeremy Strong’s less afluent doppleganger- Known to enjoy a Coke and a bowl of cereal- Has a rolodex of great ghost stories
Experience
Executive Creative Director
Aug 2024 — Present · Detroit, MI, US
Education
College for Creative Studies
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Advertising
2009 — 2012
Macomb Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS, Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
2006 — 2009
Macomb Community College
Associate of Arts - AA, Commercial and Advertising Art
2006 — 2009
Macomb Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS, Digital Design and Layout
2006 — 2009
Skills
- Concept Development
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Indesign
- Dreamweaver
- Marketing Management
- Layout
- Illustrator
- Flash
- Art
- Art Direction
- Logo Design
- Creative Strategy
- Graphic Design
- Advertising
- Interactive Advertising
- Branding
- Concept Design
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Direction
- Typography
- After Effects
- Brand Development
- Graphics
- Illustration
- Interaction Design
- Mac
- Motion Graphics
- Web Design
- Branding & Identity
- Corporate Identity
- Branding
- Outdoor Advertising
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