ABOUT CRAIG

Originally from New Jersey and now residing in New York, the traitor, Craig is an award-winning creative director and writer with over 15 years of experience in advertising, which is almost old enough to drive.

Craig went to Syracuse University, where he first majored in newspaper journalism and wrote for the student paper before realizing he didn’t like it very much and that anything worth reporting on could get him killed. So instead he tried advertising and, well, here we are.

He began his career as a writer at Saatchi NY, working on brands like Tide before he knew how to use a washing machine and Luvs diapers before he had any kids. He has since worked at various agencies in New York, writing and creative director-ing for brands like Best Buy, NFL Network, Dicks Sporting Goods, Captain Morgan, Budweiser, among others.

His work has been recognized by every major award show, as well as various industry publications. His short film “House Call” was an official selection at several international film festivals and screenplay competitions. His second grade teacher had nice things to say about him, too.

Outside of the office, Craig enjoys running (usually not for his life), spending time with his wife and two children, and occasionally watching old wrestling videos from the early 90s, an activity he is definitely 100% not ashamed of. Probably.

WHERE HE’S BEEN

Highdive NY // Group Creative Director (Feb 2026 – ) Anomaly NY // Group Creative Director (Sept 2024 – Feb 2026) Anomaly NY // Creative Director (Sept 2020 – August 2024 ) Anomaly NY // Associate Creative Director (March 2019 – August 2020) Anomaly NY // Senior Writer (Feb 2016–March 2019) Grey NY //Writer (August 2015–Feb 2016) TBWA\Chiat\Day NY // Copywriter (Feb 2014–August 2015) Saatchi & Saatchi  // Copywriter (May 2012–Feb 2014) Saatchi & Saatchi // Junior Copywriter (February 2011–May 2012) Syracuse University  Go Orange.

WHERE HE’S BEEN RECOGNIZED

Cannes Lions
D&AD
One Show
Clios
Clio Sports
Super Clios
New York Festivals
Effies
Promax BDA
Shorty Awards
Flickers Rhode Island Film Festival
Vail Film Festival
Miami Screenplay Awards
Adweek
Adage
Creativity
Lurzer’s Archive
Muse by Clio
The New York Times
Forbes
Others

HOW YOU CAN REACH HIM

e: cmschles@gmail.com p: 908.419.9013 fax: sadly, no.