CREATIVE director

LA, NY, PDX, SF, AMS

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nike, Apple,porsche



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ABOUT MAX

Max Erdenberger is a multidisciplinary Creative Director with 20 years of experience, working at the intersection of brand, product, strategy, film, and culture. His expertise lies in building cohesive brand systems and guiding conceptual storytelling that connects across platforms and audiences.

Over the past five years, Max has established himself as a trusted partner for global brands and ambitious teams, valued for his ability to lead projects that balance strategic objectives with creative innovation. Whether directing teams or collaborating with stakeholders, Max approaches each challenge with clarity, precision, and a commitment to delivering work that stands out.

Outside of his creative practice, Max’s passion for athleticism of any kind—from basketball to cycling in the rain—keeps him constantly in motion.

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Age I began my journey at Nike under the mentorship of Tinker Hatfield and a group of incredible product designers and business leaders.

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Years of experience, spanning over three decades. This experience encapsulates a journey of professional skill development & growth mindset.

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Years of leading award-winning design, branding, and advertising with a commitment to building diverse, connected, and inspired creative teams and networks.

WORK

HISTORY

Creative Director – Independant Contractor

(MOTHER, COINBASE, APPLE, AIRBNB)

2019—2024

Executive Creative Director

(CENTRAL OFFICE)

2014—2019

Associate Creative Director

(wieden + KENNEDY)

2011—2014

Senior Art Director

(wieden + KENNEDY)

2008—2011

Art Director & Filmmaker

(BRAND NEW SCHOOL)

2004—2008

Design Intern

(NIKE)

2002—2004

AWARDS

The One Show

Merit

Brand-Side / In-House Agency

/24

The One Show

/24

D&AD Awards

Honoree

BEST SOCIAL VIDEO SERIES

/24

D&AD Awards

/24

Cannes Lions Awards

BRONZE

ONLINE ADVERTISING

/22

Cannes Lions Awards

/22

Campaign US

Honoree

Inclusive & Creative Award

/19

Campaign US

/19

Communication Arts

Interactive ANNUAL

DIGITAL ADVERTISING

/19

Communication Arts

/19

CLIO Awards

BRONZE

DIGITAL

/15

CLIO Awards

/15

D&AD Awards

White Pencil

Creativity for Good

/15

D&AD Awards

/15

WEBBY AWARDS

People’s Voice Award

Best Unscripted FILM

/15

WEBBY AWARDS

/15

The One Show

SILVER

SOCIAL

/15

The One Show

/15

The One Show

BRONZE

SOCIAL VIDEO

/14

The One Show

/14

The One Show

BRONZE

Public Service

/12

The One Show

/12

Cannes Lions Awards

Silver

FOR GOOD

/12

Cannes Lions Awards

/12

WEBBY AWARDS

WEBBY AWARDS

Corporate Responsibility Campaigns

/12

WEBBY AWARDS

/12

Communication Arts

SHORTLIST

TV COMMERCIAL

/09

Communication Arts

/09

MTV video Awards

GNARLS BARKLEY RUN

BEST ART DIRECTION

/08

MTV video Awards

/08

THE ART DIRECTORS CLUB

FINALIST

YOUNG GUNS

/08

THE ART DIRECTORS CLUB

/08

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