Gavin Alaoen is an award-winning creative living the dream in LA, where he fuels his passion for digital innovation. With 17+ years in the game, he's created and produced a ton of content (seriously, a ton) across every social platform you can think of — driving digital storytelling across culture. Right now, he's the Creative Director at Builders, the non-profit brainchild of Daniel Lubetzky (KIND, Shark Tank). His creative journey has also taken him through the halls of MTV Entertainment Group, Condé Nast, and Nike.
Areas of Expertise:
Creative Direction
Social-First Storytelling
Brand Identity & Campaign Development
Digital Content & Motion Design
Strategic Messaging & Visual Communication
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Leadership & Mentorship
Cultural Insight & Trend-Driven Ideation
Hit me up at contact@yopanda.work
Social Links:
LinkedIn
Instagram
YouTube
Press:
YOUNG GUNS 19 JURY – The One Club For Creativity
Behind The Screen: Evolution, Innovation, And Inclusion With MTV’s Digital Design Team – It’s Nice That
NYC Is Home Designer Spotlight: Gavin Alaoen – AIGA NY
Gavin Alaoen “He Did It For The Memes” – First Gen Burden
Gusto NYC & Gavin Alaoen on Making Art, Keeping the Internet Weird – Creative Live
McKayla Maroney Is Not Impressed” Creator Meets His Inspiration, Is Impressed – VH1
'McKayla Is Not Impressed' Is McKayla Maroney's Favorite New Meme – Gawker
Olympics: McKayla Is Not Impressed With Your Meme – WSJ
Awards & Recognitions:
Shorty Awards, Shorty Impact Awards, The Webby Awards, The Telly Awards, Cynopsis Model D & It List Awards, Complex’s The 25 Funniest Sports Memes of 2012 Winner, Nashville Film Festival Official Selection, International Black Film Festival Official Selection, Fast Company World Changing Ideas Award, Anthem Awards
I like to remind myself of my youthful days T_T