bio

I’m a Creative Director, Design Director, Art Director, and Designer, driven by a passion for crafting award-winning ideas and impactful creative executions. I’ve had the privilege of partnering with brands both big and small, bringing bold concepts to life through thoughtful design and strategic storytelling.

I’ve collaborated with brands including: Sony Pictures, Xbox, BMO, ecobee, Disney, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, Volkswagen, General Mills, Canadian Tire, McDonald’s, IKEA, Applebee’s, IHOP, Coca-Cola, CapitalOne, TD, RBC, Investors Group, WWF, BMW, Unilever, Schneider Electric, Mastercard, KIND Snacks, and Petro Canada.

If you’re a designer, creator, or creative mind looking to collaborate on something impactful, let’s connect.

pbenjaminplayford@gmail.com
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CV

McCann Toronto
Creative Director
Toronto, Canada
Present

Performance Art 
Creative Director
Toronto, Canada
2022-2024

FCB Canada 
Creative Director
Toronto, Canada
2021

Freelance
Creative Director/Art Director
Toronto, Canada
2017–2021

FCB Canada, FCB/Six, The Mark, Ogilvy, Sid Lee, Zulu Alpha Kilo

DDB Canada 
Creative Director, Design
Toronto, Canada
2015–2017

Tribal DDB 
Associate Creative Director
Toronto, Canada
2013–2015

McCann Canada 
Group Creative Director
Toronto, Canada
2012–2013

MRM McCann 
Associate Creative Director
Princeton, US
2011–2012

McCann Canada 
Group Creative Director
Toronto, Canada
2010–2011

Trapeze 
Associate Creative Director
Toronto, Canada
2009–2010

McCann Canada 
Senior Art Director
Toronto, Canada
2008–2009

Henderson Bas
Art Director
Toronto, Canada
2007–2008

Trapeze 
Designer
Toronto, Canada
2004–2007

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