BIO
Luis Núñez is a misfit creative who constantly pushes the boundaries of art and advertising. His upbringing taught him to always be curious, adaptable, and meticulous in craft. These principles have driven him to constantly strive in elevating creativity and foster collaboration across teams to achieve success. Luis’s mindset is to never try and fit in, but strive to break the mold.
Drawing from his multi ethnic background and hip hop influences, Luis is constantly reminded that culture and connectivity are the most powerful elements in creating impactful work. After all, connection is what moves culture.
A multi-disciplined creative manager, Luis has expertise in campaign development, art direction, design, creative commerce, digital, social, and omnichannel activations.
He currently serves as Creative Director at Vayner Media, where he oversees social-first and conversion-driven work within the fashion and retail brands such as Coach, Kate Spade New York, New Era and Urban Outfitters. Luis is also a proud board member of the inaugural Advisory Council for New York Festivals DE&I Awards.
In his spare time, he shoots fashion editorials, mentors youth and young creatives, speaks at various engagements, co-produces the YouTube series Forever Newlywed, and travels with the love of his life, Kenya.
EXPERIENCE
Vayner Media – NYC
Creative Director / Dec 2023 – present
Overseeing organic and paid social for all fashion and retail accounts: Coach, Kate Spade New York, New Era and Urban Outfitters
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VMLY&R – NYC
Creative Director / Oct 2021 – Nov 2023
Nutrition portfolio of Coca Cola, Sam’s Club, and Peru’s Alacena Tari
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VMLY&R Commerce – NYC
Associate Creative Director / April 2020 – Oct 2020
Colgate, Palmolive, Irish Spring, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick
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Walmart Beauty and Wellness Incubator – NYC
Sr. Art Director / 2019 – 2020
Creating private label, DTC brands for consumables, hair, and skin care verticals
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Viacom – NYC
Sr. Digital Art Director / 2019
BET, MTV, CMT, VH1
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PVH Corp – NYC
Art Director / 2018-2019
Speedo USA
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Clavon Model Management – NYC
Art Director + Photographer / 2015 – 2018
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Clavon Leonard NY (Fashion House) – NYC
Art Director + Photographer / 2012 – 2018
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Trinity Media – NJ
Creative Lead / 2010 – 2012
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
2024
2x Shortlist / Cannes Lions / Creative Commerce/ Digiorno Pizza Rescue
2023
Gerety Awards / Silver / Colgate Keep Valentine Edition
2021
Canne Lion / Bronze / Colgate NuGen
2020
Effies / Short List / Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote “VoteReady”
2017
British Vogue / Clavon Leonard FW Collection
British GQ / Clavon Leonard SS Men’s Collection
Tatler UK / Clavon Leonard SS Women’s Collection
House of Coco Magazine / Clavon Leonard S Women’s editorial
2016
Elements Magazine / Clavon Leonard editorial
VOIR Magazine / Clavon Leonard SS Editorial
Llapalme Magazine / Featured Cover + Editorial
Atlas Magazine / Featured Editotial
Obscure Magazine / Featured Editorial