Claudia Canas is a visionary Creative Director with a dynamic career spanning acclaimed agencies in Los Angeles and Dubai, including DDB Worldwide, Saatchi LA, 72 and Sunny LA, and FP7 McCann Dubai. With a keen eye for business development and a track record of success, Claudia brings a unique blend of creative expertise and strategic acumen to every project.
Throughout her journey in the industry, Claudia has led teams in developing innovative campaigns that captivate audiences and drive measurable results for clients. Her unwavering commitment to excellence and her ability to foster strong client relationships have earned her a reputation for delivering exceptional work.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Claudia is an avid traveler, having traversed over 120 countries. This global perspective enriches her creative approach and allows her to understand different consumer mindsets on an international scale.
Claudia's exceptional interpersonal skills and her ability to inspire and motivate her creative teams foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, ensuring that client needs are not only met but exceeded. This harmonious blend of client focus, team leadership, and creative vision further distinguishes Claudia as a dynamic force in the industry, driving unparalleled success and making a significant impact wherever she goes.
Creative Director - FP7 McCANN
GMC, Cadillac, Chevy and OnStar Aldar, Deep Dive Dubai, Aldar Yas Mall, Shoemart, McDonalds, Atlantis, Sun Sand Sports, and more.
LA/Dubai June 2020 to Aug 2023.
Associate Creative Director - Decoded Advertising
T-Mobile, Metro, Caldrea, Bug Botanist and Visa.
Los Angeles, CA July 2018 to March 2020.
Associate Creative Director - 72 & Sunny
Los Angeles, CA Freelance February 2018 to May 2018
Coors Light global,
Associate Creative Director - McCann Worldwide
Los Angeles, CA Freelance November 2017 to January 2018
Nestle
Associate Creative Director- Hoodoo Creative
Los Angeles, CA January 2016 to January 2018
Clients: Keurig, Warren Tricomi, CBTL, Whole Foods, SmileActives, Conair, Circulon etc.
Associate Creative Director- Grupo Gallegos Advertising
Huntington Beach, CA November 2013 to January 2016
Clients: Comcast Xfinity, California Milk processor, JCPenney, Pistachios, and Foster Farms.
Design Director - Script to Screen Inc
Orange County, CA - February 2008 to November 2012 Clients: Turbofire, Met Rx, Cuisinart, Contour, Tria Beauty, Slice, Rusk, Triaktaline, Rotoshave, Aerobox, Conair, Talking Tabs, Rockwell, Total Gym, DDF, Abcoaster, Tracy Anderson, and many more.
Associate Creative Director Saatchi & Saatchi LA
Los Angeles, CA - September 2005 to July 2007 Clients: Toyota
Associate Creative Director DDB Worldwide
Los Angeles, CA May 2002 to August 2005 Clients: Ameriquest Mortgage, California Lottery and Sparkletts
Life Experiences
I’ve traveled to over 120 countries and experienced some wild stuff along the way.
In Southeast Asia, I got bit by a monkey and lived with many indigenous tribes. I traveled Central America by chicken bus, evacuated an erupting volcano, became a Reaki master, and rented my own private island. I swam with sharks in the Great Barrier Reef, danced with the richest Romanian gypsies, slept on the Great Wall of China and saw the most beautiful sunset from the tallest building in the world (but that was nothing compared to the sunrise over the Himalayas I saw while staying in a monastery in Nepal.)
I’ve hiked the Machu Picchu Trail, spent the night with a tarantula in the Amazon jungle, and drank whisky chilled with a chunk of ice from a South American Glacier. I’ve been to the city of “Hell,” swam with over 300 sting rays in the Caribbean, crossed the length of Russia on the Trans Siberian Railway, and spent many nights sleeping in the tents of Mongolian nomads.
I’ve taken a selfie at the foot of Everest and from a private plane at the top. I’ve ridden camels and elephants and bathed in the Ganges river. I’ve been on safari through five countries in Africa and got lost in the biggest Medina in Morocco. From Chernobyl to the pyramids of Egypt, my thirst for adventure is never-ending.
Traveling the world inspires my work everyday. I’m constantly drawing upon the images my mind filled with incredible people and places. So don’t be surprised if you see some of my ideas start with...Open on a deserted island in the Caribbean.
