hey, It’s me, zoe! (you already knew that.)


Here are some things about me.

Things I love: my family, my job, movie quoting, street vendor hot dogs, 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: Group Creative Director | 2022 - now

CLIENTS: Uber, Kraft, New Business

Where I used to make things:

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

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

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

MCCANN NY: Sr. Art Director   |  2014 - 2016

CLIENTS: new york lottery, dentyne ice, jose cuervo, tommee tippee

DROGA5: Art Director |  2014

CLIENT: google android

BBDO NY: Jr. Art Director |  2011 - 2014

CLIENTS: snickers, twix, fedex, visa, footlocker


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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Interviews and other things:

Creative Director’s Choice Interview

AICP Panel Participant: For the Greater Good, Why Cause Marketing is a Must for all Brands.

WE ARE NEXT, Podcast Episode Interview

Yeah, That’s probably an ad, Adweek podcast episode Interview

NeverTheLess, Campaign Interview

Wrote this thing

Judge for Adweek’s outdoor impact awards 2020

Judge for Radio mercury awards in 2019 + 2020

Judge for New York Festivals in 2019.