Creative Director + self-taught,
multidisciplinary artist
multidisciplinary artist
I’ve worked for global agencies, boutique agencies, and startups. Have run accounts, managed teams, and worked on everything from service brands to packaged goods to fashion and beauty to what you might find in a pharmacy. My innate nature is to solve problems and geek out on ideas for scrappy startups and legacy brands that need a little creative glow-up.
If I don't know how to execute something, I love an excuse to research and learn something new! I'm constantly curious, driven, and ready to make creative stuff.
And since I've been freelance since 2015, I can easily slip into a vast array of roles, read a room, and work with or run a team like I've been there all along. (I’ve even represented teams in client meetings on Day 1 of a gig!) I love designing, songwriting, illustrating, and solving problems in surprising ways that leave people saying, “I didn’t know I wanted this, but now I can’t live without it.”
I'm also a mom. So I know how to provide direction that makes a team feel heard, empowered, and inspired.
I created The MoMeMans® and The Suburbs are for Suckers® as creative outlets to keep growing as an artist because I can't sit still. Follow The MoMeMans adventure on Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Spotify, Apple Music, etc @themomemans and @thesuburbsareforsuckers
EXPERTISE
Illustration
Brand Identity
Type Design
Website Design
Package Design
Wedding Design
High-Level Concepts
Songwriting
TV, Video
Photoshoots
Post-Production
Branded Content, GIFs
Organic Activations
Paid Activations
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Express
Google Suite
Figma
I can manage teams
I can be managed
Short gigs
Long gigs
Mat leaves
Mat leaves that turn into 11 months
Agency-side
Client-side
PR-side
Illustration
Brand Identity
Type Design
Website Design
Package Design
Wedding Design
High-Level Concepts
Songwriting
TV, Video
Photoshoots
Post-Production
Branded Content, GIFs
Organic Activations
Paid Activations
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Express
Google Suite
Figma
I can manage teams
I can be managed
Short gigs
Long gigs
Mat leaves
Mat leaves that turn into 11 months
Agency-side
Client-side
PR-side
AGENCY EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE 2015 - PRESENT
ADAM&EVE DDB, TBWA CHIAT, DAGGER, DONER, EDELMAN, PEREIRA O'DELL, ARNOLD, HAVAS, PUBLICIS, UNTITLED WORLDWIDE, SPRING
TJMaxx, HP, Unisom, Skintimate, Pepcid, Dove, Samsung, European Wax Center, Macy's, Yahoo! Football, Garnier, The Gap, shopspring.com, Juvéderm, neffy
ADAM&EVE DDB, TBWA CHIAT, DAGGER, DONER, EDELMAN, PEREIRA O'DELL, ARNOLD, HAVAS, PUBLICIS, UNTITLED WORLDWIDE, SPRING
TJMaxx, HP, Unisom, Skintimate, Pepcid, Dove, Samsung, European Wax Center, Macy's, Yahoo! Football, Garnier, The Gap, shopspring.com, Juvéderm, neffy
HAVAS WORLDWIDE, NEW YORK
Ritz Crackers; WeddingWire; Lysol; K-Y; Dos Equis
Ritz Crackers; WeddingWire; Lysol; K-Y; Dos Equis
PUBLICIS USA, NEW YORK
Citibank; The Pond at Bryant Park; Pepto Bismol; Vicks
Citibank; The Pond at Bryant Park; Pepto Bismol; Vicks
NITRO USA, NEW YORK
Lady Foot Locker: Converse, Nike, Asics; Dove Chocolate; Kraft Singles; Hunt’s Tomatoes; Healthy Choice; Philadelphia Cream Cheese
Lady Foot Locker: Converse, Nike, Asics; Dove Chocolate; Kraft Singles; Hunt’s Tomatoes; Healthy Choice; Philadelphia Cream Cheese
OGILVY, NEW YORK
American Express; Delta Airlines; Motorola; SAP; AT&T Wireless; Miller Lite; Miller Genuine Draft; Ponds; AIG; Cotton; Balance Bar; Ad Council: Global Warming, Teen Pregnancy; Time Warner Cable
American Express; Delta Airlines; Motorola; SAP; AT&T Wireless; Miller Lite; Miller Genuine Draft; Ponds; AIG; Cotton; Balance Bar; Ad Council: Global Warming, Teen Pregnancy; Time Warner Cable
AWARDS
One Show
NY Addys
FCS Portfolio Awards
Effie
One Show
NY Addys
FCS Portfolio Awards
Effie
CONTACT
lamonicaescobar@gmail.com
That's a lowercase L, not to be confused with an uppercase I. Think of it like, "the monica escobar," except in Spanish. So, it's la mónica escobar at gmail.com. Trust me, there's a lot of Monica Escobars out there and so I had to roll with it. (silently cursing the first Monica who took the gmail...shhh, Monica, simmer down.)
lamonicaescobar@gmail.com
That's a lowercase L, not to be confused with an uppercase I. Think of it like, "the monica escobar," except in Spanish. So, it's la mónica escobar at gmail.com. Trust me, there's a lot of Monica Escobars out there and so I had to roll with it. (silently cursing the first Monica who took the gmail...shhh, Monica, simmer down.)
If you're looking for more examples, reach out. I'm happy to curate a link for you!
Being creative every day is definitely challenging, but once the problem is solved, it's all worth it. So, gimme whatcha got! 