CREATIVE DIRECTOR | DENVER, COLORADO
Shaping brands
people remember
Hi, I’m Milan. I’m a creative director who loves making things and helping people do work they’re proud of. I’ve built teams and shaped brands, and I still enjoy getting into the design myself. I care about finding the human story and making work that means something to the people it reaches.
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Science
& Soul.
I’m drawn to both the logic behind an idea and the feeling it creates. Understanding the business, the audience, and the problem gives the work direction. Curiosity, intuition, and craft give it character.
I started making things on an Atari as a kid in Prague and never really stopped. Today, that same curiosity shapes how I lead: asking questions, exploring ideas with others, and staying close to the work.
Whether I’m guiding a global creative team or designing something myself, I care about making work that connects with people—and helping the people making it do work they’re proud of.
A few brands I’ve worked with
Featured work
Red Canary — Leading a brand forward
Leading a refresh that balanced a bolder, simpler identity with the familiar character customers already knew.
Denver Broncos — Bringing fans closer to the game
Capturing the energy of football through photography, film, and social content—from the sidelines to Super Bowl 50.
Zscaler — Creative direction at a global scale
Bringing clarity and consistency to global events through creative direction, collaboration, and attention to the details.
Living Loved — Designing with a heart for teen girls
Creating a visual reading and reflection experience, then extending it across print, digital, and promotional materials.
More work
Best Buy—Twitter Pulse experience
User experience and visual design connecting social trends with product discovery.
Bank of America—New Year’s Eve experience
Billboard design and animation bringing a participatory New Year’s Eve campaign to Times Square.
Wayin: Ad-Apocalypse
Editorial design turning a business narrative into a lead-generation asset.
What people are saying
“Milan is a strong, thoughtful leader who people want to work for and with.”
— Elaine Feeney, VP Infrastructure Global Expansion, Amazon Web Services
“The Broncos were consistently an NFL digital leader in my time there, but it wouldn't have been possible without him. Plain and simple.”
— Scott Ward, Social Media Manager, Denver Broncos
“Milan prioritizes the needs of the brand over his own personal preferences, and his honest commitment to lift the team around him has led to him becoming a mentor for many.”
— Jordan Slabaugh, SVP Digital Group Head, Edelman