EVAN THOMPSON

Creative & Digital Marketing Director + Photographer

Born in Brighton, England in 1990, I’ve spent the past 13 years living and working in San Francisco. Influenced by photography, street culture, and collaborative creative movements, my work is grounded in the belief that everything starts with a strong idea. I focus on listening closely, shaping clear creative direction, and creating the space for people to do their best work, guiding ideas from an initial spark through thoughtful execution.

Sr. Creative Manager

Jetty Extracts

2022-CURRENT

Head of Creative & Marketing

Hey Hero

2020-2022

Creative & Digital Marketing Director

Bloom Farms

2014-2020
Centipede, 1994

TOOLS
Figma, Miro, Hubspot, Klayvio, Mailchimp, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Twilio, Airtable, Google Analytics, Meta, Wordpress, Webflow, Shopify & TikTok


SKILLS

Creative Direction –
Expert in leading creative processes from ideation to execution across diverse platforms and media.

Brand Development & Strategy –
Proven ability to build and evolve brands, ensuring consistency and resonance across all touchpoints.

Campaign Development & Execution –
Skilled at conceptualizing and overseeing integrated campaigns, including digital, print, video, and experiential elements.

Copywriting & Content Creation –
Experienced in developing compelling brand stories, taglines, and messaging that align with overall creative strategy.

Art Direction & Photography – Strong foundation in photography, retouching, and directing shoots to capture a cohesive visual narrative.

Graphic & Web Design –
Proficient in creating visual assets, web layouts, and supplementary design elements that elevate brand identity.

Social Media & Influencer Marketing – Extensive experience in developing and managing organic and paid social campaigns, growing brand presence and engagement.

Email & SMS Marketing – Expertise in crafting and automating personalized email and SMS campaigns to drive customer engagement and retention.

Cross-Functional Collaboration –
Effective at managing creative teams, working with developers, marketers, and external partners to execute on brand vision.

Paid Social Media Campaigns –
Skilled in managing paid social campaigns across Meta and TikTok, optimizing performance and ROI.

SEO & Analytics –
Ability to integrate SEO best practices and leverage data-driven insights for content and creative optimization.

Automation & Workflow Systems – Experience with automation tools to streamline creative production and improve efficiency.

Basic HTML & Web Development – Familiar with HTML for troubleshooting and implementing design adjustments on web platforms.

Leadership & Team Management –
Strong leadership skills, guiding diverse teams of designers, writers, and marketers toward successful project outcomes.