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ALEXEY
BULYCHEV

Accomplished Creative Director with 12 years of experience in managing data-driven multimedia capabilities and processes to deliver marketing and communications that drive business outcomes and customer engagement.

Data+AI

Passionate about data-driven design and AI-powered creative and productivity tools, including Midjourney, Firefly, Jasper, and more.

High-Performing Team

Passion for delivering results, building high-performing teams, and forming meaningful connections.

Client centric focus

A unique blend of creative vision, marketing-savvy and leadership acumen.

Navigating Uncertainty

Effective ability to convey ideas and make complex decisions with conviction.

Head of Motion Graphics

TIAA, New York

2019-2022

  • Built a high-performing Motion Graphics team from the ground up including strategy, operations, resourcing, budget allocation and performance tracking.

  • Executed on conceptual and expressive brand design across all brand touch-points: typography, photography, illustration, layouts, color strategy, 3D, motion and interactive experience.

  • Optimized operational processes to align teams on a strategic vision and success criteria for the Enterprise.

  • In partnership with the Product and Paid Media team, launched multiple product campaigns which resulted in $2.8M annual agency fee cost savings from the 2020 year alone.

  • Managed corporate in-house B2B/B2C digital media production and advertising, enabling the team to scale campaigns more quickly and efficiently.

  • Led development of a holistic cross-channel brand system, reducing discrepancies in brand implementation across marketing mediums.

  • Cultivated strong cross-functional partnership with internal marketing teams (brand management, product marketing, social media), as well as leadership and management of agency partners.

  • Inspire, create, and sustain a culture of excellence as a people leader.

AVP, Motion Graphics

Nuveen, New York

2017-2019

  • Launched the Nuveen brand to the market in the U.S. and globally in 2017/18, helping to build cross-functional multimedia across print, digital, design, advertising, and communications strategy.

  • Leveraged consumer insights to develop an award-winning integrated marketing campaign, designed to spread awareness around Nuveen’s income capabilities and resulting in 152M impressions, 22.8M video views, and a 0.31% CTR on ads across targeted websites and mobile applications.

  • Directed the company’s first major work as an in-house agency—with media powerhouse CNBC to build brand recognition as a leader in income, alternatives, and responsible investing. Work consisted of a national :30s TV spot and an experiential extension through CNBC’s Delivering Alpha marquee annual event and the new-to-market FA100.

  • In partnership with the Product and Paid Media team, launched multiple product campaigns which resulted in $2.8M annual agency fee cost savings from the 2020 year alone.

  • Designed company-wide motion design system for new corporate brand guidelines, and led editorial content development.

Senior Graphic Designer

Asset TV, New York

2015-2017

  • Built campaign-focused design initiatives and presentations for sales meetings with Fortune 100 financial companies and FinTech.

  • Partnered with editors to conceptualize projects - from ideation through final production.

  • Worked with existing information in a captivating way, including storyboarding, visualizing process flows, visualizing data, and understanding the client journey.

VP, Creative Director
Prudential, Newark
2022-Present

  • Defined and led the design vision for a horizontal cross-portfolio of affiliates, enhancing enterprise-wide alignment and driving cohesive design strategies across diverse business units.

  • Built a top-tier global creative department with motion design and experience web design skill sets, encompassing strategic planning, operational management, resource distribution, financial planning, and monitoring of team effectiveness.

  • Partnered with and influenced Chief Marketing Officers and other executive stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and enhancing decision-making processes.

  • Implemented motion, email, and social media design systems, resulting in a remarkable 213% increase in design effectiveness YoY in 2023.

  • Championed data-driven design and creative testing to solve complex problems and craft big-picture strategies with executives. Our semiannual Investment Themes campaign witnessed an impressive 411.8% engagement lift in 2023, soaring from 0.17% to 0.87%. This remarkable increase was attributed to our A/B testing strategy and precise audience targeting.

  • Streamlined operational workflows to synchronize team efforts with the strategic objectives and key performance indicators for the organization.

  • Overseeing the company’s internal B2B2C digital media production and advertising operations, which enhanced the team’s ability to expedite and streamline campaign scaling.

  • Led development of a comprehensive, integrated brand framework that minimized inconsistencies in brand execution across various marketing channels.

  • Fostered robust collaborative relationships with internal marketing divisions, including CMO office, brand management, product design, research, development, SEO, and social media teams, while also guiding and coordinating with external agency partners.

  • Actively fostering a culture of distinction, innovate as a leader, and maintain a commitment to excellence.

Graphic Designer

JSC Sberbank, Russia

2012-2015

  • Built campaign-focused design initiatives and presentations for sales meetings with Fortune 100 financial companies and FinTech.

  • Partnered with editors to conceptualize projects - from ideation through final production.

  • Worked with existing information in a captivating way, including storyboarding, visualizing process flows, visualizing data, and understanding the client journey.

Professional certificates

UX Design

Issued by Google

July 2024

Social Media Marketing

Issued by Meta

July 2024

Digital Marketing/Ecom

Issued by Google

July 2024

Sales Operations

Issued by Salesforce

June 2024

Product Management

Issued by IBM

August 2024

Project Management

Issued by Microsoft

June 2024

Awards

Gold - B2B,  Print Collateral

PGIM, 2024 Interest Rate Brochure and Poster

May 2024, 30th Annual FCS Portfolio Awards

Bronze - B2B, Digital Collateral

PGIM, 2024 Investment Themes Brochure

May 2024, 30th Annual FCS Portfolio Awards

Gold - B2B, Social Paid Media

2020 Paid Social Media Campaign.

May 2021, 27th Annual FCS Portfolio Awards

Silver - Corporate Image

Nuveen "Make your impact" Landing page.

May 2021, 27th Annual FCS Portfolio Awards

Bronze - Branded Content

2020 Nuveen CNBC Opening Bell Sponsorship

May 2021, 27th Annual FCS Portfolio Awards

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