I’ve also had the privilege of leading successful new business pitches for prominent fashion, luxury, retail, and music brands.

My tenure as Design Director at Vogue Studio honed my ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams in crafting compelling branded content and advertising campaigns across print, digital, events, and outdoor channels. I’ve collaborated with world-class photographers and directors, including Nick Knight, Ellen Von Unwerth, and Patrick Demarchelier, to name a few.

My diverse background, which includes art direction for Condé Nast Media Group and freelance consulting for wellness brands like Souk Yoga and The Evergreen Fund, has equipped me with a deep understanding of both the creative and business aspects of diverse verticals and industries. I’m a strategic thinker with a passion for fostering collaborative environments that inspire teams to achieve excellence.

Beyond my professional accomplishments, I’m also a visual artist with a studio practice and a dedicated mindfulness meditation teacher who collaborated with MNDFL in NYC with meditation instruction and marketing consulting. This experience has sharpened my focus on well-being, empathy, and creating meaningful connections with audiences. Additionally, my ongoing work as a contributing editorial Creative Director for Vogue Mexico and Harper’s Bazaar Turkey showcases my commitment to staying at the forefront of creative trends and cultural relevance.

I am eager to bring my passion, expertise, and leadership to your business and massively contribute to the success of any business. I am confident that my skills and experience would make me a valuable asset to any team. I am available for an interview and I’m happy to provide custom portfolios according to specific needs.

Hello, I'm Juan Carlos. I’m a seasoned executive creative director with over 20 years of experience specializing in fashion, beauty, and luxury. My passion lies in crafting innovative and results-driven creative strategies that elevate brands and drive engagement. I believe my unique blend of experience and skills could align with your creative needs, check me out.

Throughout my career, I have consistently delivered impactful 360-degree marketing campaigns for renowned brands like Wella, Clairol, Gillette Venus, Braun, and CoverGirl. Most recently, I led a senior creative team at Meta’s Creative Shop, conceiving and executing global campaigns that harnessed the power of Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Oculus to reach diverse audiences and drive measurable results. Prior to that, I held leadership roles at R/GA and Grey Group, where I spearheaded the rebranding and revitalization of iconic brands I mentioned above, resulting in significant revenue growth and heightened brand awareness.

Experience

Freelance Executive Creative Director | Los Angeles, CA

November 2022 - Present

Provide strategic creative direction, branding, and digital strategy consulting to a variety of brands, most notably The Evergreen Fund, Souk Yoga NYC.

Meta | New York, NY

Executive Creative Director | April 2019 - November 2022

Led a senior creative team within Meta’s Creative Shop, specializing in the fashion and luxury vertical.

Concepted and executed 360 global marketing communications across Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Oculus.

R/GA | New York, NY

Global Creative Director, Wella and Clairol |

January 2018 - April 2019

Led a creative team in the development and execution of 360 global branding and marketing communications across all media platforms (print, in-store, TV, digital, social, outdoor).

Grey Group | New York, NY

Global Creative Director, Gillette Venus, Braun, Pantene and Covergirl |

March 2014 - October 2017

Oversaw creative direction for Gillette Venus, Braun, Pantene and Covergirl.

Led a creative team in the development and execution of 360 global branding and advertising campaigns.

Vogue Magazine | New York, NY

Design Director, Vogue Studio | January 2007 - January 2014

Led a team of art directors, designers, writers, and producers in developing branded content and advertising campaigns across print, digital, events, and outdoor platforms.

Vogue Mexico | New York, NY

Creative Director (Contributor) |

September 2013 - January 2016

Concepted and executed cover story photo shoots and layouts, including casting and creative team curation.

Harper’s Bazaar Turkey | New York, NY

Creative Director (Contributor) | November 2016 - January 2019

Concepted and executed cover story photo shoots and layouts, including casting and creative team curation.

Condé Nast Media Group | New York, NY

Art Director | January 1999 - March 2006

Collaborated with the VP of Creative Marketing to develop integrated marketing solutions for corporate advertisers across 28 Condé Nast properties.

Selected Art Exhibitions and Collaborations

“Fuego Artificial”
Solo exhibition, 443 PAS Gallery, New York, NY

Feather Wiglet Collection

Collaboration with Ana Matronic for Lady Gaga’s Monster Ball Tour

“Voice & Light Systems, Part Four: Auroville”
The New Museum, New York, NY. Multimedia performance featuring Nick Hallet and Ana Matronic

Education

School of the Museum of Fine Arts | Boston, MA - Fine Arts (1998)

Emerson College | Boston, MA - Certificate, Advertising Communications (1999)

School of Visual Arts | New York, NY - Milton Glaser’s Design Personality Intensive (2001)

Contact

juancarloscastro1@gmail.com
646.338.3210

Skills