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A Creative Director Who Builds the System behind the Work.

I go after big, difficult creative problems in brand, web, and marketing technology (MarTech). Here’s how I lead, what it delivered, and who will vouch for it.

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Candidate Brief

Parker Lee

Title
Creative Director
Experience
16+ Years
Leadership
Lead Design & Dev Teams of 10
Location
Remote · Central Time
Availability
Full-Time · Can Start Right Away

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What I’m Looking For.

The Role

Creative Director, Art Director, or a related creative leadership role.

The Team

One that wants creative and technology in the same room, and a leader who still opens the files.

The Logistics

Full-time and remote, on Central Time. Can start right away and travel as needed.

Case Studies.

Grab your digital shovel and dig into real brands, campaigns, and experiences I’ve worked on over the past several years.

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A Player-Coach, on the Record.

I set the direction, own the budget and timeline, and still open the files. Here’s what that looked like at full scale.

  • 10
    Designers and Developers DirectedUp to 10 at once, all remote, their hours and budgets on my desk.
  • 3
    Promotions at One AgencyArt Director, Senior Art Director, then Production & Martech Manager.
  • 5X
    Employee of the YearRed Caffeine’s Bacon Saver Award, voted by my coworkers, 2021 through 2025.
  • 8
    B2B Accounts at OnceCreative direction on every account, and account management on some.

I had the pleasure of working with Parker Lee at Red Caffeine for four years, and he is one of those rare creative professionals who combines his love for technology and design with reliability, kindness, and a genuine commitment to his team.

Carrie CeresaSenior Art DirectorRed Caffeine

Meet the Tools That Make Me Tick.

People walk into my office and say, “That’s a lot of monitors.” My response? “I run a lot of software.”

Do I use every program below every day? Of course not. But between client pitches, creative deadlines, stubborn websites, and Gary forgetting to send the Semrush reports again, you’d be surprised how many I use in a month. Give me a calendar year, and chances are I’ve met a deadline in every one.

Project Management

Great work starts when a team trusts each other. I lead with clear expectations, open communication, and a commitment to education. We celebrate the wins, learn from the setbacks, and get better together.

  • Zoom
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Google Drive
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Monday.com
  • Slack
  • Trello
  • 1Password
  • Google Workspace
  • Google Docs
  • Google Sheets
  • Google Slides
  • Loom
  • Asana
  • Kantata OX
  • Microsoft 365
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft OneDrive
  • Apple Keynote
  • Apple Pages
  • Apple Numbers
  • Dropbox
  1. Step 1

    Discover

    I love getting into the weeds. Asking smart questions, digging through research, and uncovering the real problem beneath the brief.

    • My Brain
    • FigJam
    • Lucidchart
    • Typeform
    • ChatGPT
    • Claude
    • Google Gemini
  2. Step 2

    Design

    This is my happy place. I can pitch the vision, guide the creative team, or jump right into the files myself. Usually, it’s a little of all three.

    • Figma
    • Adobe Illustrator
    • Adobe InDesign
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • Adobe Lightroom
    • Adobe After Effects
    • Adobe Premiere Pro
    • Adobe Animate
    • Adobe Acrobat
    • Adobe Firefly
    • Midjourney
    • Markup.io
    • DSLR Camera
  3. Step 3

    Build

    I know enough to spot trouble before it starts, and enough to fix plenty of it myself. I’ll lead the developers or roll up my sleeves alongside them.

    • HTML
    • CSS
    • JavaScript
    • WordPress
    • Shopify
    • WooCommerce
    • Squarespace
    • Umbraco
    • Elementor
    • Claude Code
    • Codex
    • OpenClaw
    • Printing Press
  4. Step 4

    Launch

    Deadlines, moving parts, last-minute surprises. I’ve managed the show and worked behind the scenes to cross the finish line.

    • HubSpot
    • Ortto
    • Mailchimp
    • Salesforce
    • Constant Contact
    • Zapier
    • Google Ads
    • LinkedIn Campaign Manager
    • Meta Business Suite
    • Sprout Social
    • Hootsuite
    • Restream
  5. Step 5

    Improve

    I don’t disappear after launch. I’ll dig into the numbers, work with the team on what’s next, and personally tackle the fixes that make a difference.

    • GA4
    • Google Tag Manager
    • Google Search Console
    • Looker Studio
    • Hotjar
    • Semrush
    • Screaming Frog

See the Full Picture, or Skip Straight to What Your Team Needs Help Solving.

Plenty of good work still lives off-camera. Some projects are confidential. Others simply need more context than a website can provide. Download my visual résumé, view my full résumé, or book a one-on-one to see the rest of my work and see exactly how my experience could help your team.

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Picked by the People Who Were There.

Five Employee of the Year wins, voted by coworkers, plus three Snapchat features and a Best of San Antonio nod.

  • 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025Employee of the YearRed Caffeine
  • 2020, 2021, 2025Featured Cities ArtistSnapchat
  • 2018Best of San Antonio, Graphic DesignBest of SA

Certifications That Keep the Craft Current.

Nine and counting, from HubSpot to UX. The tools change every year, so the learning never stops.

  • 2026HubSpot Solutions PartnerHubSpot Academy
  • 2026Implementation for PartnersHubSpot Academy
  • 2026Inbound MarketingHubSpot Academy
  • 2026Marketing Hub SoftwareHubSpot Academy
  • 2024Understanding User NeedsUniversity of Michigan
  • 2023Introduction to User Experience Principles and ProcessesUniversity of Michigan
  • 2022Foundations of User Experience (UX) DesignGoogle
  • 2022From Brand to Image: Creating High Impact Campaigns That Tell Brand StoriesIE Business School
  • 2018Facebook BlueprintMeta

References.

These five can tell you what it’s like to work with me. Contact details and the full, named portfolio come with a call.

“...He was one of our earliest advocates for exploring how AI could be incorporated into our work and became a valuable internal resource as our team learned how to use these emerging tools...”

Heather CarbrayDirector of Finance and HRRed Caffeine

“...Parker is both a Creative Director and a MarTech jack of all trades. He moved easily between creative strategy and the technical tools and systems behind our campaigns, and the team leaned on that versatility constantly...”

Aaron SternWeb Operations DirectorRed Caffeine

“...Parker also became our go-to resource for all martech needs and AI solutions as the industry emerged around us. When the agency needed to adapt to remain competitive, he took responsibility for learning the technology and teaching the rest of us...”

Bill SkowronskiCreative DirectorSpringGreen

“...Parker takes feedback incredibly well and is focused on creating an outcome that will serve the client best. I always felt that I could say what was working and what wasn’t working and that he would understand what I was getting at...”

Sara MortensenOwner / Head of SalesBales Metal Surface Solutions

“Went well beyond the wants and needs I had for a home project. Highly recommend.”

Alex WarnerPolice OfficerThe City of Ripon, WI

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Grab a time on my calendar or send me a message. Either way, I’d love to hear from you!

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