Vahbiz Engineer

Important stuff you should know about me:

My jaw can physically hold only 31 teeth (most people have 32).

I picked up a pair of chopsticks before I ever held a spoon.

I am a distant relative of Freddie Mercury.

My last name is Engineer and my mother is a doctor.
So that makes my mother- Dr. Engineer.

My father named a tug boat after me. Vahbiz's length is 31 meters, has a fuel capacity of 80 cubic meters and sails the Pacific Ocean.

Now for the work stuff. I am a SVP, Group Creative Director at Le Truc. I started at the Publicis Group in July 2023 and have since worked with Fallon, BBH, Saatchi and Saatchi, Leo Burnett, Chicago and Leo Burnett, New York to lead projects for Pepperidge Farm, Walgreens, Kimberly Clark, Sam’s Club, Quest Protein Snacks, VISA and P&G. 

I came to Le Truc from Arts & Letters where I creatively managed key clients such as Tito’s, Zola, Google and Amazon Pharmacy. I led the team responsible for the DIY January Tito’s film with Martha Stewart which gained national acclaim in 2023. 

Prior to that I was at Anomaly for over 7 years, where I worked on a number of global brands such as Budweiser and Diageo, including Johnnie Walker, Captain Morgan and Crown Royal. In 2017-2018, I was part of the team that developed the award-winning Jane Walker campaign for Diageo, a limited edition of Johnnie Walker Black label, celebrating the many achievements of women. I also helped build and run the Ally Bank brand. During this time, In 2021 I was instrumental in bringing, “We’re all better off with an Ally” (ally words campaign) to life. In 2022 I was part of a small, handpicked team that pitched and won the Ally social business for Anomaly.

Prior to Anomaly, I created and crafted various high profile projects for global and U.S. clients at J Walter Thompson, including Macy’s, Smirnoff, Schick and Nestle. I was responsible for the award-winning Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Project in 2011. 

I worked on innovative campaigns for Absolut Vodka, Nivea, Embassy Suites and The Sprint Corporation, among other leading global brands at TBWA/Chiat/Day from 2006-2010.

I have been recognized by major advertising festivals of creativity including Cannes Lion, One Show, Art Directors Club and The New York Festival.