Michael Gutierrez-Nery is an Art Director at Tantrum Agency with a multidisciplinary background spanning branding, visual design, illustration, copywriting, and creative strategy. His work combines thoughtful problem-solving with a deep understanding of human behavior, allowing him to create brands and campaigns that are both visually compelling and strategically grounded.

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Originally pursuing a degree in neuroscience at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with plans to attend medical school, Michael discovered his passion for design after graduation and made the decision to pursue a creative career instead. Entirely self-taught as a designer, he developed his skills while leading retail marketing and environmental design initiatives for The Source+ in Nevada before joining Tantrum in 2022.

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Since joining the agency, Michael has played a key role in developing creative work for clients across nonprofit, retail, healthcare, architecture, and consumer brands. In recognition of his creative leadership and multidisciplinary approach, he was promoted to Art Director, where he continues to lead projects from concept to execution while mentoring fellow creatives and helping shape the agency's design vision.

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