EMAIL
dan.trimarchi@gmail.com
PHONE
518.727.5084
I’m a Creative Director and Copywriter who specializes in developing big ideas that land in culture. I’ve partnered with Fortune 500 companies and household-name brands across every channel, from big-budget TV to small but mighty activations. My work has won at Cannes, D&AD, the One Show, ADC, and more. Along the way, I’ve managed teams and built strong client relationships, all while having more fun than anyone deserves to have at work.
ABOUT
SEP 2024 - PRESENT
Creative Director, VML New York
Help lead day-to-day creative for the Dell global account, overseeing integrated campaigns across TV, digital, and social. Mentor junior and mid-level creatives, fostering collaboration, craft, and career growth across the team.
MAY 2021 - SEP 2024
Associate Creative Director, McCann New York
Created work recognized at every major industry award show, pitched and won the Smirnoff Global and Valero Energy accounts, led creative on a Fortune 50 brand, and built global brand platforms for Smirnoff and Verizon.
MAR 2018 - MAY 2021
Senior Copywriter, Wondersauce
Developed brand identities and launch campaigns for direct-to-consumer startups, including Leaf Shave and Verlas Diamond Jewelry, and created on OOH and print campaigns for Brookfield Properties.
MAR 2017 - MAR 2018
Copywriter, Geometry Global
Created award-winning work for Cheerios, concepted an experiential new product launch for American Airlines, and developed campaigns for Anheuser-Busch brands.
EXPERIENCE
Adweek Agency All Stars - Rising Star 2024
The One Club Global Creative Rankings - 60th ACD Globally
Cannes, Glass Lion for Change, Initiatives - Silver
Cannes, Direct, Breakthrough on a Budget - Shortlist
Cannes, Sustainable Development, Peace - Shortlist
Cannes Lions, Post-Production, Film Craft / Visual Effects - Shortlist
D&AD Awards, Writing for Design, Naming - Wood
D&AD Awards, Impact, Creative Use of Budget - Wood
D&AD Awards, Craft, VFX/Compositing - Shortlist
D&AD Awards, Craft, VFX/Computer Generated - Shortlist
One Show, Moving Image Craft, VFX - Bronze
One Show, Health & Wellness, Public Relations - Merit
ADC Awards, Film Craft, Craft in Motion - Gold
British Arrows, Craft, VFX - Silver
Clio Awards, Film Craft, VFX - Silver
LIA Awards, Production, VFX - Silver
New York Festival, Direct, Social & Environmental Good - Gold
New York Festival, Purpose, Human Rights - Silver
Gerety Awards, Craft Cut, Production Design - Gold
Gerety Awards, Craft Cut, VFX - Silver
Epica Awards, Post Production & VFX - Bronze
Shots Awards, Ad of the Year, VFX - Gold
Ex Awards, Best Use of Events for Content - Silver
North American Effies, Single Retailer Program - Bronze
Reggie Awards, Best Experiential Campaign - Silver
AWARDS