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 led projects for Pepperidge Farm, Walgreens, Kimberly Clark, Sam’s Club and Quest Protein Snacks. 

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.