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I’m an art director who loves nature but spends far too much time inside.

To reconcile this, I keep at least five cacti on my desk at all times, and another handful around the room.

At least while I'm inside, I add to my list of favorite movie shots that probably no one else pays attention to.


Get in touch!

alexmward1002@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/alex-ward-7b7898215


My Resume
My Resume’s Evil Twin


Awards & Recognition

Ad Age  //  Creativity: Editor’s Pick  //  Ads For Rats

USA Today  //  TECH  //  Ads For Rats

Breaking & Entering Media  //  Advertising News You Need to Know  //  Ads For Rats

London International Awards  //  Creative LIAisons Mentee 2025

 Black Pencil  //  D&AD New Blood 2024  //  Scan To Revolt

 Yellow Pencil  //  D&AD New Blood 2024  //  Scan To Revolt

“Best Use of High & Low Brow Humor” —Andy Pearson, VP Creative, Liquid Death  //  Brandcenter Sprint 2025

Communication Arts Design 2024  //  Shortlist  //  Railyard Brewing Co.

Young Ones ADC 2024  //  Shortlist  //  Circus World

Young Ones ADC 2024  //  Shortlist  //  Oxford Pennant

Communication Arts Advertising Annual 2024  //  Shortlist  //  Invisible Fence


My Education

VCU Brandcenter
MSB  //  Art Direction  //  2025

Virginia Tech
BS  //  Industrial Design  //  2022


My Experience

Co-Founder
Ads For Rats  //  February 2025 - Present

Art Direction Intern
Dentsu Creative  //  Summer 2024

Design Intern
Veracity Consulting Group LLC  //  Summer 2023

Volunteer Graphic Designer
EOE Gaming Community  //  Fall 2020 - Summer 2023

Experience Design Intern
Concentrix (Formerly PK)  //  Summer 2021

lx ard (C) 2025