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Andrew VanWickler
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Andrew VanWickler
Portfolio
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AVWpictures
Portfolio
Resume
Contact
AVWpictures
  • Adobe

    Manager, Solutions Consultants - Corporate (AI) - August 2026 - Present

    • Lead the North America team of Solutions Consultants helping enterprise customers and strategic partners transform and scale creative operations through Adobe Creative Cloud, Firefly, Firefly Services, Custom Models, Firefly Creative Production Enterprise, Firefly Graph, Frame.io and Express.

    • Coach and develop a team of creative technology and workflow experts, supporting performance, career growth and continued technical excellence across the North America region.

    • Establish the team’s regional strategy and operating priorities in partnership with Sales, Product, Marketing, Customer Success and Adobe’s partner ecosystem.

    • Lead the team in developing and growing high-ARR strategic partners by identifying opportunities, shaping technical solutions and building repeatable paths to adoption and expansion.

    • Help enterprise customers design and deploy node-based editing and AI-powered workflows in Firefly Graph and Firefly Creative Production Enterprise, enabling automated, scalable content creation and production.

    • Design scalable methodologies, enablement programs and engagement models that increase the team’s reach, improve execution and support sustained business growth.

    • Guide executive presentations, technical demonstrations and proof-of-value engagements that connect Adobe’s solutions to measurable business outcomes.

    • Help customers reimagine content supply chains through generative AI, creative automation, APIs and enterprise workflow integration.

    • Strengthen collaboration between Solutions Consulting and account teams to accelerate customer adoption, revenue growth and expansion.

    • Translate field and partner insights into actionable feedback for Adobe’s product and go-to-market organizations.

    • Promote responsible, practical adoption of generative AI while fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration and innovation.

    Senior Solutions Consultant - Firefly Services (AI) - October 2025 - August 2026

    • Partner with Fortune 500 companies to reimagine creative operations and deliver measurable business outcomes.

    • Create custom generative AI models based on client needs and AI driven workflows for efficiency.

    • Lead presentations and proof-of-value sessions showcasing the impact of Adobe Firefly generative AI and Creative Cloud.

    • Design and implement automation and API-driven workflows across enterprise tech stacks to enhance scale and efficiency.

    • Act as a trusted advisor and mentor, helping clients and teammates harness AI-powered creative technologies to drive innovation.

    Harlowe (AEC Lighting Solutions)

    Product Consultant / Brand Ambassador - June 2025 - Present

    • Directed trade show booth and in-store sales experiences, driving sales growth through live demos, education, and interactive customer engagement.

    • Led photography workshops, photowalks, and live events that grew community engagement and brand visibility.

    • Hosted talks and panels on AI and photography, helping position AEC Lighting Solutions as an innovator in creative lighting.

    • Beta tested new lighting products and provided product feedback to inform design and engineering decisions before launch.

    • Collaborated with leadership on AI-driven digital product initiatives, exploring new ways to disrupt the lighting and photography industries.

    Disney ABC Television


    Director, Visual Content Team ABC News 2022 - June 2025

    Managed a creative team of 19+ managers, artists, designers, photo editors, template builders, and animators

    • Led restructuring of the digital photo team combined with the design team, resulting in a positive culture and enhanced productivity across digital platforms, including ABC News, GMA, 538, podcasts, YouTube and social accounts

    • Implemented training programs, bringing photo aggregation via Merlin to a staff of 100 employees empowering content creators to independently utilize photo tools for publishing, addressing resource gaps, and enabling 24/7 digital delivery

    • Led the redesign of the ABC News and Good Morning America social brands and Youtube presence which reach 220+Million people each month and over 4.5 Billion video views

    • Led the implementation of Adobe Firefly and developed Adobe Express templates to be used by the entire enterprise digital staff of 100

    Creative Director, ABC News 2016 - 2022

    • Managed a diverse team of 9 Senior Designers and Graphic Artists while establishing design standards for ABC News's digital presence

    • Created the design package for ABC News Live streaming broadcast the #1 free ad-supported streaming TV news network in America

    • Partnered collaboratively with the audio team to redefine visuals for podcasts

    Art Director, ABC News 2015 - 2016

    • Led a team of designers and 3d animators for World News Tonight and ABC News specials, ensuring brand consistency and effective storytelling

    Senior 3d Artist, ESPN Sales/Marketing 2011 - 2015

    • Led design on high-concept graphics using Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, C4D, and Maya, with a focus on brand consistency

    Motion Graphic Artist, ABC News 2009 - 2011

    • Created dynamic graphics and built templates in Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, and Maya, focusing on delivering high-quality content within tight deadlines while also mentoring team members on technical skills

    Graphic Artist, Cablevision News 12 2007 - 2008

    • Developed on-air graphics and templates in Adobe Photoshop and After Effects while training interns, supporting a collaborative workflow focused on creativity and efficiency

    Freelance Motion Graphic Artist 2004 - 2007

    • Built designs for clients (including Imaginary Forces, LG, The New York Yankees, A&E, Hearst Corporation, and Bacardi), pushing creative boundaries while maintaining high-quality standards using Adobe Photoshop and After Effects

    • Design Software: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Firefly, Express, After Effects, Maya, Cinema 4D, Premiere

    • Leadership & Team Development: Proven ability to mentor and develop creative talent while fostering a positive team culture

    • Data-Driven Design: Utilize research and analytics to guide design decisions and measure success

    • Firefly Generative AI & Innovation: Champion for integrating Firefly Generative AI strategies in creative processes to enhance productivity and user experience

    • Collaboration: Exceptional communication skills with experience working cross-functionally

  • New York University

    Certificates in Computer Animation, Post-Production, and Directing

    • Attended workshops on Firefly Generative AI and its potential to revolutionize digital design workflows.

    • Ongoing participation in leadership training to enhance team management and collaboration skills.

  • Available upon request.

Andrew VanWickler

AVWpictures@gmail.com