Eleven expands creative department with new appointees
New hires will build on Eleven’s creative vision across Eleven’s SF, Chicago, and NYC offices.
Advertising agency Eleven has announced five new additions to its creative department: Adriana Leite, Jiangzi Tan, Sara Uhelski, Tiffany Scurlark, and Daniel Townsend.
The announcement comes as Eleven prepares to unveil fresh creative campaigns for new and existing clients, while continuing to expand its presence in New York City and double down on its creative approach focused on blending creativity and culture.
Adriana Leite has joined as creative lead/senior copywriter out of Eleven’s San Francisco office. Leite will bring her experience working with brands including HP, Instagram, and Volkswagen following various copywriting roles at F/Nazca Saatchi & Saatchi, Sid Lee NY, and Victors & Spoils.
Jiangzi Tan has joined as associate creative director/art designer out of Eleven’s San Francisco office. With experience at Funworks, mcgarrybowen, and ARGONAUT, Tan has worked on various brands such as ESPN, Netflix, and Electronic Arts.
Tiffany Scurlark has joined Eleven as senior copywriter in New York. Prior to joining Eleven, Scurlark previously held positions at Giant Spoon and Digitas, working with brands including Budweiser, BlackRock, Volvo, and Netflix.
Sara Uhelski will be joining the agency as a senior copywriter, working in the San Francisco office. Uhelski has worked on clients including IKEA, Hyatt, Dole, and StubHub during her time at Pereira & O’Dell and TBWA São Paulo.
Daniel Townsend will serve as junior designer/art director at Eleven in San Francisco. Townsend is a graduate of the Miami Ad School and SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design).
Eleven’s Chief Creative Officer Mike McKay selected the five new appointees for their creative potential, cultural knowledge, and cultural fit at Eleven. Eleven’s five newest employees will work on an assortment of agency clients, including Casper, Kraken Rum, Electrify America, and Samsung.
“Currently, Eleven has a strong pipeline of creative work for 2021, and we’re continuing to foster a team that not only provides clients with excellent creative, but also cultural relevance,” said McKay. “It’s one thing for an agency to create appealing campaigns for brands, but we’re taking them further by tapping into societal conversations to ensure consumer engagement.”
Eleven’s roster includes upcoming creative work for clients like Kraken Rum, Casper, Electrify America, Pella and more, as the 22-year-old agency continues to build its capabilities, client portfolio, and geographic locations, which includes locations in Chicago and New York.