hey, It’s me, zoe!

This is me and my sidekick, little Frankie.

Here are some things about me.

Things I love: my family, my job, movie quoting, street vendor hot dogs, my hot dog (seen above), being on time, down comforters, museums, my apartment, bathtubs, manicures, new york city.

Things I hate: credit card minimums, tall bar stools with no foot rests, when your sock falls behind your foot in your shoe, flossing, being late, chipped nail polish, clothes that fall off hangers in stores, people who are mean to waiters. 

Cool things:

Adweek's Creative 100 List in 2017

AdAge's A-List creativity award finalist for CD of the year 2018

The Drum’s 50 under 30 list 2018

Work Recognized by: Cannes, CLIOs, One Show, Andys, Addy’s, Webby’s, ADC, AICP, LIA, NY Festivals, Ad Age A-List & Creativity Awards

I was the voice of Dial Soap for a whole year. probably my proudest accolade to date. I sign autographs on a case-by-case basis. for a price.

Where I currently make things:

JOHANNES LEONARDO: Executive Creative Director | 2024 - now

CLIENTS: VW, New Business

JOHANNES LEONARDO: Group Creative Director | 2022 - 2024

CLIENTS: Uber, Kraft, New Business

CCOs/Managers: Julia Neumann, Jonathan Santana, Jan Jacobs, Leo Premutico

Where I used to make things:

TBWA/CHIAT/DAY NY: Creative Director | 2021 - 2022

CLIENTS: New Biz, Dial Soap, Snuggle, Facebook Portal

CCO/Manager: Chris Beresford-Hill

FREELANCE: Creative Director | 2019 - 2021

Wieden+Kennedy Portland, Erich & Kallman, Matter Unlimited, 72&Sunny NY, The&Partnership, Wieden+Kennedy New York, Lightning Orchard, Grey NY


BARTON F GRAF: Creative Director | 2017 - 2019

CLIENTS: Welch’s Grape Juice, Supercell, Little Caesars

BARTON F GRAF: Sr. Art Director | 2016 - 2017

CLIENTS: emerald nuts, kettle chips, sour patch kids, supercell, little caesars

CCO/Manager: Gerry Graf

MCCANN NY: Sr. Art Director   |  2014 - 2016

CLIENTS: new york lottery, dentyne ice, jose cuervo, tommee tippee
CCO/Managers: Eric Silver / Rob Reilly

DROGA5: Art Director |  2014

CLIENT: google android

ECD/Manager: Jerry Hoak

BBDO NY: Jr. Art Director |  2011 - 2014

CLIENTS: snickers, twix, fedex, visa, footlocker

ECDs/Managers: Peter Kain, Gianfranco Arena, Tom Markham, Greg Hahn, David Lubars




and before that…

Anthropologie, In-store Window Display Design coordinator, 2011-2012

Janine Antoni Studio, Artist Assistant, 2011-2012

Christie’s, Mid-Century Modern Auctions Intern, Summer 2009

Museum of Arts and design New York City, Education department intern, Summer 2008

Phone: 646-209-7770  

Email: ZoeDKessler@gmail.com

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