DEAN HORE
CREATIVE DIRECTOR, WRITER, ART DIRECTOR, ILLUSTRATOR, DESIGNER & PUMPKIN CARVER
ABOUT ME
DEAN HORE
CREATIVE FOR HIRE
BASED IN TORONTO
I'm an award-winning writer, creative director and branding expert and have been a leading advertising professional for over 25 years.
I've worked at big, multi-national agencies like BBDO, Y&R, Bozell, JWT and Publicis.
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I've worked on brands big and small in almost every product category.
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My work has been recognized in every major Canadian and International awards show including Cannes, One Show, Communication Arts, The Clios, Andy's and The New York and London International Advertising Festivals.
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I'm also proud of my numerous Cassie/Effie awards that recognize the business building success of my work.
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I'm disciplined, hardworking and an incredibly strategic thinker. I really enjoy working with clients and am known for fostering terrific client relationships and mentoring up-and- coming creative talent.
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I've guest lectured at colleges, judged numerous award shows, and written articles for national newspapers.
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Bottom line, if you need a passionate, conceptually fluid, big idea guy who brings a lot of tools to the table, you've found him.
CAN I HELP?
You bet.
What do you need?
I've written ads for cinema, television, radio, print, social, and digital.
I've written corporate mission statements, manifestos, brand books and websites.
I've done corporate videos and activations.
I've designed logos, business cards, greeting cards, posters and calendars.
I've created illustrations for packaging, ads, websites, newspapers, T-shirts, jackets, children's books and brochures.
I've authored international and national advertising campaigns.
I've worked with multi-million dollar budgets and $1000 budgets.
I can work on my own, with an art director or writer, and can creative direct and lead your project.
I know some of the top brand strategists in the business (in fact, I'm married to one).
And when need be, I can assemble a world-class production team that can bring your ideas to life with a flawless execution - on time, on budget - in any medium.
So take a look at my work.
If you like what you see and think I can help, send me an email.
I'd love to chat.​
RESUME
Creative Director, Copywriter, Art Director & Illustrator
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Publicis Toronto, 2014 - 2022
Group Creative Director
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Freelance, 2011 - 2014
Creative Director, Copywriter, Art Director & Illustrator
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JWT Toronto & Chicago, 1996 - 2011
V.P. Associate Creative Director
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Bozell Palmer Bonner Toronto, 1994 - 1996
Group Head / Sr. Writer
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Y&R Toronto, 1993 - 1994
Sr. Writer
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BBDO Toronto, 1988 - 1992
Copy Writer
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Education
AOCA Diploma / Advertising & Illustration 1988
Ontario College Of Art & Design, Toronto
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