Ben Hughes

• Design & Friction: Crafting Emotional Experiences

A hands-on creative leader with over fifteen years of experience, Ben manages Stink Studios New York’s UX, design, copy and motion teams and sits across all client engagements. Previously, he spent time at some of the world’s top advertising agencies and digital studios, including Wieden+Kennedy, B-Reel, Mother, R/GA and 72andSunny, building a body of work that stretches from conceptually-led film storytelling to digital products and experiences.

In addition to his projects as a creative director, Ben is also an accomplished filmmaker, having helmed productions for Twitter, Cole Haan, The Washington Post and top independent record labels.

His work has been recognised with numerous industry awards (including an Emmy nomination) and is included in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

Executive Creative Director
Stink Studios
Nov 2015 – Present

Creative Director
B-Reel
Jul 2014 – Nov 2015

Freelance Creative Director & Filmmaker
Twitter, 72andSunny, Cole Haan, etc.
Dec 2012 - Jun 2014

Freelance Creative Director & Filmmaker
Cole Haan
Jun 2013 – Sep 2013

Creative Director
west
Dec 2011 - Nov 2012

Creative Director
Wieden+Kennedy
Jul 2009 - Nov 2011

College of the Holy Cross Honors B.A., English & History
1997 – 2001

Oxford University Visiting Student, Modern European Literature & 20th Century European History
1999 – 2000