INTRO
This page is a curated collection of work that reflects my capabilities as a Creative Director — not just in shaping brand strategy and storytelling, but in presenting and selling that work at the executive level. My teams and I have crafted these pieces across strategic decks, brand films, and cross-functional initiatives inside large, complex organizations.
I’ve presented to CMOs, global brand leaders, heads of product, and CEOs. I understand how to communicate creative ideas in business terms, how to build alignment across disciplines, and how to turn abstract brand vision into clear, compelling narratives.
What follows isn’t a portfolio. It’s a focused view of how I think, lead, and deliver.
FILMS
The Living Street
Produced in under a week for a meeting with Jim Hackett. I handled concept, edit, and animation. Collaborated with Ford’s 2000X high-end visualization team for the 3D content.
CX727 Film
This piece was designed to play ahead of key meetings as leadership began shaping their vision for the electric Mustang. My team handled the edit, motion graphics, compositing, and music. Much of the supporting 3D content was created in collaboration with Ford’s visualization group.
The Clocksmith
This film is just me, my camera, and a story. A quiet portrait built from curiosity and care. At one point, I truly believed I could make films like this for the rest of my life.
DECKS
Note
These two decks aren’t being shared for their specific content or proposals. Instead, they reflect how I crafted and structured strategic narratives. Each represents nearly a year of work, condensed into a clear, functional story — a system of thinking that could be presented and understood across global teams. The takeaway isn’t the subject matter. It’s the storytelling discipline behind it.
(Both decks contain Audio & Video content and are best downloaded, the Lincoln deck is a large file.)
RECO’S
Recommendations
To support this application, I went to the source. I asked a few trusted collaborators to speak to my ability to handle high-level communication. Because yes, it’s about the work, but it’s also about the rooms. Around the properties, the conference tables, the moments where ideas are proposed and creative is sold. That’s where I operate best. That’s where I shine.
FIN
Thank you for taking the time to explore these pieces.
I look forward to the opportunity to speak with the team about how I might contribute to the Universal Creative family.
Warm regards,
Brian Caiazza
917-647-0239
EMAIL
P.S.
In my spare time, I build sculptural lamps and fine art pieces. Making is a practice I hold sacred, one I continue to refine and grow. I’m sharing a glimpse of that work here as a quick insight into the creative human behind the professional creative.
Enjoy.
