James Dowd

VP / Creative Director

Hey, I’m James

From winning a poetry award at the age of six to never winning a Cannes Lion, James Dowd is a sometimes-award-winning Writer and Creative Director. From writing & producing quickly-cancelled TV shows at MTV to now designing demand for brands with the DS Content Team, James has spent nearly two decades making stuff up across all types of creative content (no, you're old!).

Recent thoughts from James

Culture //

Not A Paid Internship: How the Creative Wild Career Accelerator is Transforming Talent

By James Dowd, VP / Creative Director
Marketing //

The Dog Dilemma: How Freshpet & DS Launched a Kid’s Book

By James Dowd, VP / Creative Director
Business //

2022 Pet Care Industry Predictions & Trends

By James Dowd, VP / Creative Director
Marketing //

Combining Brand Archetypes: The Secret to Great Brands

By James Dowd, VP / Creative Director
Creative //

What Makes a Good Creative Director?

By James Dowd, VP / Creative Director
Content //

What’s in Walmart’s Shopping Cart for 2021?

By James Dowd, VP / Creative Director
Marketing //

Let’s Be Pirates: Why Rebellious Brands & Creative Minds Win

By James Dowd, VP / Creative Director
Business //

The Old Boys Club: Why Agencies Continue to Lack Diversity

By James Dowd, VP / Creative Director
Content //

The Secret to Writing Better: Find Your Jimmy

By James Dowd, VP / Creative Director
Content //

The Sorkin Cycle: How Brands Use Stories to Reach Audiences

By James Dowd, VP / Creative Director