Husband, cyclist, dog dad—and a quietly relentless force behind bold, idea-led creative. With roots in art direction and a deep understanding of how brands move through culture and digital spaces, I’ve had the opportunity to work with brands including Royal Caribbean, Omnipod, Smashburger, Macy’s, Xerox, Cricket Wireless, and Less Plastics UK.
My work balances craft and concept—earning recognition from the AAF, Clio, Graphis, and a international spotlight in the ACT Exhibition at the 2019 Cannes Lions Festival.
Whether building campaigns or content, I’m driven by the pursuit of smart ideas, striking visuals, and scroll-stopping relevance.
PRONOUNS: He. Him. His.
Experience
PARTNERS + NAPIER
Associate Creative Director - August ‘22 - Present
Creative Supervisor - October ‘21 - August ‘22
Senior Art Director - November ’17 - October ‘21
AAF GREATER ROCHESTER BOARD MEMBER
Creative Co-Chair - August ’19 - July ‘25
ROBERTS COMMUNICATIONS
Senior Art Director - May ’15 - November ’17
GANNETT
Graphic Designer - October ’14 - May ’15
CLARK CSM
Senior Graphic Designer - September ’10 - October ’14
Education
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
B.F.A, Graphic Design
MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
A.A.S, Commercial Illustration
Awards
2023 Bronze Clio Cannabis
2023 Clio Cannabis Shortlist
2025 Silver Advertising Graphis
2021 Silver Design Graphis
2019 RAF American Advertising Awards Best of Show
3 District 2 ADDYs
1 National ADDY
ACT Exhibition at the Cannes Lions
Work featured on Adds of the World, The Drum, AgencySpy, Campaign US and Medium
Best print ad of the week @ BestAdsOnTV.com
Skills
Concept & Design
InDesign
Illustrator
Photoshop
Procreate
Ordering pizza
Figma
Keynote
Powerpoint
“Rob is one of the most talented creatives I've ever crossed paths with. He has the unique ability for telling your story through design. He develops great relationships with every client he interacts with. He's honest, and clients love that.”
— Rebecca Johnson The Cause Collaborative