Nick Litwinko

Oversee the U.S. expansion of a London-based VFX and design studio known for its bold visual style and rapid turnaround capabilities. Focused on strengthening stateside agency relationships, shaping production strategy, and integrating advanced creative tech into the studio’s workflow.

• Spearhead U.S. operations for a boutique VFX and design studio, building high-profile commercial campaigns for brands like Go RVing, IMAX, Lenovo, and Sonic.
• Lead creative/technical integration of AI-driven workflows into live action, animation, and VFX pipelines, improving delivery speed and creative scope.
• Drive aggressive business development in a competitive market, expanding U.S. client footprint through targeted outreach to agency creatives and executive producers.

Helmed global, cross-disciplinary productions for a hybrid live action/animation studio celebrated for unconventional storytelling and experimental design. Acted as the central bridge between directors, creatives, and clients, ensuring complex multi-market campaigns were delivered flawlessly.

• Managed multidisciplinary teams across global offices, producing award-winning campaigns for major brands in both live action and high-end animation.
• Negotiated complex cross-border production logistics and budgets ranging from quick-turn social spots to multimillion-dollar brand films.
• Established long-term creative partnerships, directly contributing to repeat business and multi-year agency relationships.

Led the studio’s expansion into narrative entertainment, managing the film and episodic VFX division. Built industry partnerships that elevated the company’s profile beyond advertising and into high-visibility television and feature film work.

• Directed the New York studio’s Film & TV VFX slate, from creative bid through final delivery, including feature film and episodic work.
• Secured and managed relationships with studios, production companies, and directors to position Nice Shoes as a go-to VFX partner.
• Oversaw departmental P&L, ensuring profitability while maintaining top-tier creative output.

Directed the operations of a full-service creative content company during a period of significant diversification. Guided the growth of the New York office into emerging mediums while managing large-scale productions and a hybrid staff/freelance workforce.

• Scaled post-production and VFX operations to handle projects from $50K commercials to $2.5M+ cross-platform campaigns.
• Contributed to business growth by diversifying core business into new mediums and revenue opportunities, expanding market reach.
• Managed a 40-person staff and up to 50 freelancers, creating an agile structure to handle fluctuating project loads.

Held leadership roles at prominent creative studios including PYSOP, BL:ND, Rogue Creative, and MTV Animation. Led large-scale commercial, broadcast, and animated productions, honing expertise in creative direction, team leadership, and client management.

Awarded for role as Executive Producer on the 'Lifesaving Radio' campaign, recognized with Grand, Gold, and Bronze honors.

Received a Bronze Lion for the 'Lifesaving Radio' campaign, acknowledging contributions as Executive Producer.