Hi, I’m Tommy Seo — an art director in Southern California with more than 20 years of experience bringing together design, motion, photography, and film into one cohesive creative voice.


Throughout my career, I’ve taken pride in being a hands-on creative. I design, animate, shoot, edit, and build. This deep, practical involvement gives me a grounded perspective when shaping visual direction. Whether it’s crafting a brand from scratch or bringing a story to life through motion or imagery, I approach every project with both precision and curiosity.


Outside of work, I’m a car enthusiast and a visual explorer. I’m fascinated by retro futurism — the way past generations imagined the future — and I often draw inspiration from that aesthetic in my personal projects. I also love heading off the grid with a camera in hand, chasing light, design, and unexpected beauty.


I believe the best work starts with a simple hello. Whether it’s a new project, a fresh role, or just a chance to connect, I’m always open to the conversation. Titles may shift — associate creative director, senior art director, director of photography, senior designer — but my approach stays the same: hands-on, curious, and committed to making the vision shine.

Hi, I’m Tommy Seo — an art director in Southern California with more than 20 years of experience bringing together design, motion, photography, and film into one cohesive creative voice.


Throughout my career, I’ve taken pride in being a hands-on creative. I design, animate, shoot, edit, and build. This deep, practical involvement gives me a grounded perspective when shaping visual direction. Whether it’s crafting a brand from scratch or bringing a story to life through motion or imagery, I approach every project with both precision and curiosity.


Outside of work, I’m a car enthusiast and a visual explorer. I’m fascinated by retro futurism — the way past generations imagined the future — and I often draw inspiration from that aesthetic in my personal projects. I also love heading off the grid with a camera in hand, chasing light, design, and unexpected beauty.


I believe the best work starts with a simple hello. Whether it’s a new project, a fresh role, or just a chance to connect, I’m always open to the conversation. Titles may shift — associate creative director, senior art director, director of photography, senior designer — but my approach stays the same: hands-on, curious, and committed to making the vision shine.

Hi, I’m Tommy Seo — an art director in Southern California with more than 20 years of experience bringing together design, motion, photography, and film into one cohesive creative voice.


Throughout my career, I’ve taken pride in being a hands-on creative. I design, animate, shoot, edit, and build. This deep, practical involvement gives me a grounded perspective when shaping visual direction. Whether it’s crafting a brand from scratch or bringing a story to life through motion or imagery, I approach every project with both precision and curiosity.


Outside of work, I’m a car enthusiast and a visual explorer. I’m fascinated by retro futurism — the way past generations imagined the future — and I often draw inspiration from that aesthetic in my personal projects. I also love heading off the grid with a camera in hand, chasing light, design, and unexpected beauty.


I believe the best work starts with a simple hello. Whether it’s a new project, a fresh role, or just a chance to connect, I’m always open to the conversation. Titles may shift — associate creative director, senior art director, director of photography, senior designer — but my approach stays the same: hands-on, curious, and committed to making the vision shine.

Capabilities

Capabilities

Capabilities

Work History & Info

Work History & Info

Work History & Info

EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCE

Treyarch / Activision

Senior Multimedia Designer / Photographer

Instrument

Treyarch / Activision

Treyarch / Activision

Senior Designer

Senior Multimedia Designer

Senior Multimedia Designer

Currently working across product, brand, and design system projects at Instrument, an integrated digital agency.

2024 - Current

2021 — PRESENT

Full-Time Freelance

Full-Time Freelance

Art Director

Art Director

2024

2021 — PRESENT

Five & Done

Five & Done

Art Director / Director of Photography

Art Director / Director of Photography

2015 - 2023

2021 — PRESENT

Grain & Fade

Grain & Fade

Photographer / Self-Employed

Photographer / Self-Employed

2013-2015

2021 — PRESENT

Guthy-Renker

Guthy-Renker

Senior Graphic Designer

Senior Graphic Designer

2011-2013

2021 — PRESENT

Juxt Interactive

Juxt Interactive

Senior Graphic Designer

Senior Graphic Designer

2008-2010

2021 — PRESENT

Zugara

Zugara

Senior Web / Graphic Designer

Senior Web / Graphic Designer

2007-2008

2021 — PRESENT

Mindflood

Mindflood

Web / Graphic Designer

Web / Graphic Designer

2006-2007

2021 — PRESENT

Big Spaceship

Big Spaceship

Web / Graphic Designer

Web / Graphic Designer

2006

CLIENTS

CLIENTS

Coca Cola, Ubisoft, Toyota, Lexus, Scion, Redbull, Acura, Infiniti, Tacobell, Playboy, Sony Entertainment, Powerade, American Airline, Proactiv, Lego, Warner Brothers, Alpine-USA, Activision

Simon Fraser University

Coca Cola, Scion, Redbull, OfficeMax, Acura, Infiniti, Tacobell, AXE bodySpray, Playboy, Sony Entertainment, Toyota, Lexus, Powerade, American Airline, Proactiv, Lego, Ubisoft, Warner Brothers, Alpine-USA, Activision

Coca Cola, Scion, Redbull, OfficeMax, Acura, Infiniti, Tacobell, AXE bodySpray, Playboy, Sony Entertainment, Toyota, Lexus, Powerade, American Airline, Proactiv, Lego, Ubisoft, Warner Brothers, Alpine-USA, Activision

BA. Interactive Arts and Technology

SINCE 2003