Emily Stetzer is an Art Director based in NYC.

Using her art direction and conceptual skills, she has worked with a wide breadth of clients including Cetaphil, Differin, Dr. Praeger’s, Ad Council, and Mercedes-Benz.

With over 7 years of agency work at R/GA and Deutsch NY, her career has been fueled by a dedication to crafting engaging and authentic experiences. Her approach revolves around uncovering the human essence within these brands, forging connections where they've yet to exist.

Emily loves to work on brands that have the potential to genuinely make a positive impact on people's lives. She believes in the importance of aligning passion with creativity, being that our most powerful and resonant work stem from a more personal connection to the subject matter.

Her passion for mental health advocacy led to developing a product that was not yet on the market. In 2020, Emily co-founded the company, Presently alongside their sister. As the sole creative force behind building the brand from the ground up, this venture has provided her with invaluable insights that have significantly influenced her day-to-day work as a creative professional.

Emily has a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.

CPG • Retail • Healthcare/Pharma • Automotive • Financial • Telecoms • Non-profit

8 Years of Agency Experience

  • July 2021 - December 2023

    Cetaphil • Differin • Dr. Praeger’s • Dayvigo

    • Successfully conceptualized, oversaw production, and ensured brand consistency of creative solutions

    • Pushed creative boundaries to elevate each brand to be the most influential and relatable in the category

    • Experience leading client meetings

    • Attended 2023 Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity on behalf of the agency

  • May 2016 - July 2021

    Mercedes-Benz • Ad Council • Ally Bank • Samsung • Shopify • American Express • Josh Reserve • Siemens • Cigna • Evernorth

    • Started career at R/GA as a production designer

    • Perfected visual design expertise by bringing life to others' ideas

    • Given a unique opportunity to shift career trajectory towards a conceptual role

    • Excelled in the fast-paced environment of R/GA

    • Work for Mercedes Benz, Ad Council, and Samsung resulted in numerous awards

    • Earned the title of "swiss army knife" by the team for versatile skills.


    Previous titles:
    Junior Art Director
    Associate Designer
    Digital Production Artist

Awards
& Recognition

  • The Ad Council

    Mercedes-Benz USA

    Hellvetica

  • Mercedes-Benz USA

  • Samsung US

  • The Ad Council

    Mercedes-Benz USA

    Hellvetica

  • The Ad Council

  • The Ad Council

    Hellvetica

  • The Ad Council

    Hellvetica

  • The Ad Council