Adam Leydig is a Dallas-based designer, art director, and creative director of brand experience. He has worked for global ad agencies such as TM, Publicis Groupe, Rockfish Digital (WPP, now VML), boutique cutting-edge design firms, non-profit agencies, and in-house companies for Sony Entertainment. His peers have referred to him as "A Creative Savant."
He studied at North Carolina State University before moving to Texas, where he attended advertising portfolio school at The Art Institute. He graduated best in show portfolio and later continued his studies at The University of North Texas.
Adam Leydig is well-known for being a co-founder, designer, and creative director of the viral and successful "I Am Second" campaign alongside Nathan Sheets and Norm Miller. This advertising masterpiece has achieved worldwide recognition.
He has freelanced for several companies, providing brand experiences for Google, Tesla Motors, American Airlines, The Harbor, Dell, and countless others, large and small.
In 2010, as a Co-Founder, Leydig designed a brand and software product for Oomnitza, an ITAM asset management company. Today, Oomnitza has been used by several incredible companies, including Tesla Motors, Uber, Apple, Pixar, Box, Square, and Twitter X, among hundreds of other notable startups. Oomnitza is currently in its 25M funding round, and Adam maintains his role as a shareholder.
Recently, Leydig led a rebrand and product redesign experience for Funimation, the leading Anime streaming service platform. His work at Funimation played a significant role in the company's massive acquisition by Sony Entertainment.
Adam has won multiple advertising and creative awards, including the SXSW People's Choice, local and national Addy's, MarCom's, and W3s in gold, silver, and platinum for digital excellence.
Recommendations
"Adam has the amazing ability to see beyond the obvious creative solution, because he is able to elevate graphic ideas into art. I was always impressed with his skill and can honestly say he is one of the most talented people I have ever worked with. I only hope I have the opportunity to work with him again in the future." —Bob Robinson managed Adam directly at Rockfish Digital and Funimation
"Well, this is a catch-22. Why would I say anything awesome about Adam when that could lead to you trying to take him away? Oh well, if you love something...
Adam is creative savant. Maybe he was dropped as a baby, but the man does not see the world the same as other people. He sees possibilities where others see static. If I were to put Adam on a beach and come back in a week there would be no sand left except what was in his gigantic new sandcastle.
I love this guy and I count him among the very best at his craft I have had the pleasure of working with in my career." —David Morley managed Adam directly at Rockfish Digital
Adam is creative savant. Maybe he was dropped as a baby, but the man does not see the world the same as other people. He sees possibilities where others see static. If I were to put Adam on a beach and come back in a week there would be no sand left except what was in his gigantic new sandcastle.
I love this guy and I count him among the very best at his craft I have had the pleasure of working with in my career." —David Morley managed Adam directly at Rockfish Digital
"Mr. Leydig is widely recognized as the top branding expert in the industry. Having worked with branding specialists at some of the largest agencies globally, I had heard about his prodigious talent in marketing. However, it wasn't until I collaborated with him on multiple projects that I truly grasped his exceptional genius. His work, including projects like iamsecond.com, showcases his unparalleled skills. It seems that Mr. Leydig's talents are a gift from a higher power, as they surpass human understanding." — Jeff Blackard, CEO of Blackard Global, collaborated with Adam, albeit on different teams."
"Adam is one of the smartest and most talented individuals I have met. Without hesitation, I recommend him as one of the top designers in brand advertising and digital user interface. He is one of the kindest, smartest, and most honest people I have had the pleasure of working with. I am proud to have worked with Adam and experienced his talents firsthand. He is a great friend, person, and creative talent." —Arthur Lozinski, CEO and Co-Founder at Oomnitza
Skills
Design Direction · Creative Concept Design · Strategic Creative Development · Sales · Adobe Creative Suite · Advertising · Art Direction · Brand Development · Branding · Creative Direction · Digital Marketing · Digital Strategy · Graphic Design · Graphics · Illustrator · InDesign · Layout · Logo Design · Outdoor Advertising · Photography · Responsive Design · Touch Interfaces · Typography · User Interface · User Experience · User Experience Design · User Interface Design · User-centered Design · Visual Communication · Visual Identity · Web Design · Adobe Photoshop · Social Media · Posters · Packaging · Mobile Design · Motion Graphics · Marketing · Interaction Design · Integrated Marketing · Information Design · Interactive Marketing · Ideation · Creative Strategy · Corporate Identity · Corporate Branding · Copywriting · Concept Development · Brochures · Brand Architecture · Art