Cannes Lion, Effie & Webby creative direction for brands, networks, and agencies without Full-Time overhead.

I'm Joel Peissig. For many years I've helped brands, from Wes Anderson films to global car companies to the Showtime Network, find and tell the story that changes how people see them.
Now I work with a small number of companies as a fractional creative director — the senior creative leadership you need, only when you need it.

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Webby WinnerBest Scripted Podcast
Cannes LionsGold & Finalist
ClioThe French Dispatch
BBDO New YorkArt Director at 20
Ridley Scott & Assoc.Commercial Director
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Past clients
HBO Visa Showtime Amazon Honda Mercedes-Benz Lexus Coca-Cola Pepsi Taco Bell Federal Express Expedia Volvo Gillette A24 20th Century Fox Audible BMW Pocari Sweat
What people say
Dennis Hayes Creative Lead, Brand Experience & Events — Apple "Joel is hands down one of the most inspiring leaders I've ever had the good fortune of working with. He has a unique ability to create exciting, motivating, safe, and utterly electric creative environments wherever he goes."
Michael Fisk Global Entertainment Executive — Fmr. MGM, Warner Bros., Sony, NBCUniversal "He always had big, innovative ideas for the film campaigns. And he was so passionate about it when speaking to filmmakers. Thoughtful and inspiring when leading the younger creatives."
Yvette Ablakat Human Connector, Recruiter & Author "An ego so undetected that everyone wanted to work with him. If you're reading this, you found the right guy."
Steve Feldberg VP, Audible Originals "Joel is a storyteller of the first order. It's not just characters and plots that drive him; it's meaning and purpose. He embraces collaboration as key to realizing the vision — I couldn't be more pleased with the work he did for Audible, and I'd relish the chance to work with him again."
How it works
01
Discovery conversation 30 minutes. No pitch, no pressure. Just an honest conversation about where you are and where you want to go creatively.
02
Scope & structure We define the engagement — days per month, what you need me across, and what success looks like in 90 days.
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Creative partnership Strategy sessions, creative reviews, campaign development, team direction — whatever the work calls for. Integrated, not parachuted in.
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Ongoing or project-based Monthly retainer or a specific launch. Both work. We figure out what fits.
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Ready to find
your story?

I take on a limited number of fractional engagements at a time.
If the timing is right, let's talk.

joel@joelpeissig.com