Rory Kaluza

Rory Kaluza

Culture-first Brand Director, Strategist and Creative

Portland, OR · <10 hrs/week

About

Creative strategist and brand creative director with 15+ years in leading strategy, creative, delivering emotional brand experiences and driving business growth with the world's most influential brands. I operate inside culture, distilling unexpected truths and insights to create newness for brands and platforms. With a track record of delivering culturally rooted experiences, content and campaigns, I thrive with diverse teams in a rapidly evolving world. _________________ Brand Collaborators: adidas LEGO ASICS TIGER Vans Red Bull Google Heineken American Eagle NIKE NBA Neiman Marcus NFL MLS Jordan Foot Locker SIX: 02 Champs Sports BMW Cadillac Alfa Romeo Patron Brooks Running Twitter Sephora Sennheiser Stance Socks SHOWTIME SOREL FLIR ONE Oakley Verizon Featured In: Complex Hypebeast High Snobiety Refinery29 Rolling Stone Sneaker News ESPN

Skills

Account ManagementAdvertisingBrand StrategyBusiness StrategyCreative DirectionCreative MarketingGo-to-market StrategyInfluencer MarketingSocial Media MarketingStrategic PlanningTrend Forecasting

Experience

  • Sr Creative Director · BCI12-01-2023 – 11-01-2024
  • Sr Director, Creative Strategy · Beekman Social2021 – 2023
  • Creative Strategy Director · SET Creative (WPP Experiential)2015 – 2019
  • Co-founder and ECD · MSFTS2024

    MSFTS is a creative studio and unconventional mindset that pushes brands into new spaces.

Education

  • University of MontanaBS, Marketing

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