MOCEAN, the full-service creative agency and production company for entertainment and brands, announced today the appointment of Anders Rostad as executive creative director of Design. In this new role, Anders will lead the design discipline across multiple mediums, serving clients in an array of verticals such as gaming, sports, technology, and more.
With over 20 years of multidisciplinary experience in directing, editing, creative, art, and visual effects, Anders has partnered with globally recognised brands such as Dell, Facebook, Netflix, Microsoft, Activision, Marvel, Alienware, and more. A versatile practitioner of diverse toolsets from game engines to 3D product animation to live-action production, Anders will bring his expertise to MOCEAN overseeing creative direction, workflow management, design, motion graphics, and VFX.
"We鈥檙e excited to welcome Anders to MOCEAN as a new leader on our creative team," said Erica Coates, president at MOCEAN. 鈥淗is extensive expertise in visual branding and creative work for leading consumer brands, gaming, and entertainment makes him the perfect addition to our team. I look forward to working with him as he helps propel our business to new heights.鈥
"I am honoured to join the renowned team at MOCEAN," states Anders Rostad, executive creative director of design at MOCEAN. 鈥淚鈥檝e admired the incredible work this team has produced over the years, but it鈥檚 their forward-thinking culture and drive for innovation that truly inspired me to bring my talents to this new chapter. My passion for creativity and merging art with brand strategy makes this an exciting opportunity, and I鈥檓 eager to see what we can accomplish together in the future."
Anders will represent MOCEAN at the official SXSW Conference in Austin next month, joining industry leaders from Samsung TV Plus, AMD and Axios for a panel on Saturday, March 8 from 10鈥11 AM CST. The discussion will focus on the art of selling tech through creativity and innovative tools for entertainment and brand marketing.