ZACH BASTEN - CREATIVE DIRECTOR / ART

Dad. Husband. Creative Director. Runner.

I’m a Midwesterner originally from Appleton, Wisconsin, who moved to Chicago to see where my creativity could take me.
  
My career started out in beer, working for Leinenkugel’s, but I have now been lucky enough to work with some amazing brands on a variety of products. I have worked on spirits and beer brands like Miller Lite, Coors Light, Blue Moon, Woodbridge, Meiomi, and The Glenlivet. Sports brands like Nike and Spalding. CPG products like Chomps, Pedialyte, Hefty & Dixie. Technology companies like HP, Intel, & Facebook. And QSR brands like Dunkin’.

Outside of work, if you don’t find me chasing after my son or dog you will probably find me running on a trail somewhere. I am an avid runner and diehard sports fan. A good year for me includes tailgate parties at Lambeau Field and a marathon or two.  

I am always up for my next challenge, so don’t hesitate to reach out: zach.basten@gmail.com

Thanks for checking out my work.


WHO I’VE WORKED WITH

AWARDS

2021 - EFFIE AWARDS FINALIST
Dixie - “A Lot On Your Plate”
Finalist in Social Good - Brands / Positive Change Category

2019 - FACEBOOK: VR FOR GOOD INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
Top 4 Finalist / Final Concept Presented at Cannes Lions

2018 - W3 AWARDS
2X Gold - “Flip-O-Run” - Nike
2X Silver - “Zero” - Spalding
1X Silver - “The Beat of the True Believers” - Spalding

2018 - WEBBY AWARDS
Finalist - Video: Ad - Short Form - “The Beat of the True Believers” - Spalding

2017 - TELLY AWARDS
1X Bronze - Sound Design - “The Beat of the True Believers” - Spalding

2017 - SHORTY AWARDS
Best In Graphics Finalist & Audience Honor Recipient
”125th Anniversary of Basketball” - Spalding