Giovanni

Arias

Performance Marketer
Brand Strategist
Team Energizer
Data Obsessed
OPEN TO WORK

Not just a creative.

Results driven.
Data-obsessed.
Human-centered design.
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Creative Director

What I Do

I help brands grow revenue through bold storytelling, data‑driven campaigns, and teams energized around purpose.

Direct Mail and Digital Fundraising

2023 - Present

Brand and Web Design

2022

Brand and Web Design

2023 - Present

Direct Mail and Digital Fundraising

2023 - Present

Brand and Web Design

2025

End of Year Campaign

2025

Direct Mail and Digital Fundraising

2023 - Present

Direct Mail and Digital Fundraising

2023 - Present

Direct Mail and Digital Fundraising

2023 - Present

Brand and Web Design

2022

Brand and Web Design

2023 - Present

Direct Mail and Digital Fundraising

2023 - Present

Brand and Web Design

2025

End of Year Campaign

2025

Direct Mail and Digital Fundraising

2023 - Present

Direct Mail and Digital Fundraising

2023 - Present

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My philosophy

I lead the Creative Director team at Masterworks — the largest, most innovative fundraising agency serving faith-based organizations in the U.S.

Whether I’m building a cross-channel acquisition campaign, a 7-day donor journey, or a full brand refresh, my goal is always the same: to move hearts and inspire action. I believe strategy is essential. Storytelling is sacred. And creativity is how we love people well in a noisy world.

My secret sauce: being data-obsessed.

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WhAT SETS ME APART

Growth focused. Storytelling that converts. Bold digital ideas rooted in performance.

I design brand experiences and campaigns that move hearts...
and KPIs.

How I Work:
Fast, collaborative, effective.

Hey!

We need a new website, but my schedule is busy...

Can we knock it out in a week?

Hi Philip!

Sure, WE definitely can.

How about I lead your team through a 2-day Google Design Sprint?

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Strategy that scales.

Open to Work
Open to Work
"Engaging and effective creative process. Drove consumer/donor centric thinking before diving into tactics. Giovanni drives up the altitude which is key."
Heather C.
CDO, Atlanta Mission.
Former VP, The Coca-Cola Company.

About Giovanni

Strategy-first creative for brands with purpose.

Good creative should do more than just look good—it should work. Over the past 7+ years, I’ve helped some of the world’s most purpose-driven brands raise millions, build trust with their audiences, and grow with confidence.

At Masterworks, I lead a team of strategists, designers, and copywriters, helping nonprofits cut through the noise with clarity, empathy, and results.

I’ve mastered the art of momentum. In 2-3-day design sprints, I lead cross-functional teams from whiteboard to rollout — delivering full rebrands, websites, or content campaigns without the drag.

What I'm Skilled At

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Creative direction & campaign strategy

Multi-channel marketing
Campaign ideation
Brand positioning
Persona Modeling
Data Presenting

I help brands define their creative vision and translate it into performance-ready campaigns. From strategic planning to hands-on direction, I bring deep experience in leading brand moments across digital, print, and experiential channels.

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Sprint-based creative systems

Cross-functional facilitation
Workshop-to-execution flow
Rapid prototyping

I specialize in 2–3-day design sprints modeled after Google Ventures — rapid alignment sessions where teams go from problem to prototype fast. It’s how I’ve led rebrands, web builds, and 90-day campaigns with clarity and momentum.

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Performance-driven digital media

Brand awareness
Sales activation
Email campaigns
Website optmization
CTV

I bring a unique mix of creative and data thinking to drive conversions across email, paid media, web, and more. My campaigns have generated 7-figure returns and helped brands turn passive audiences into active supporters.

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Cross-channel storytelling

Donor journey mapping
Acqusition Marketing
Retention Strategies

From mission-driven narratives to product-driven copy, I shape stories that resonate — across formats and platforms. Whether it’s a video, lead magnet, or carousel, I align creative with business goals to move audiences.

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Brand & Experience Leadership

Board & exec alignment
Brand architecture
User + donor insights
Design Sprints

I lead high-performing creative teams, scale revenue through brand clarity, and help organizations go from scrappy to strategic. As a senior creative, I thrive in the overlap between vision, systems, and execution.

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Testimonials

What my clients and references are saying

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creative directors and creatives mentored
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creative projects overseen
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digital ad sets created
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"What a fantastic visit with Gee! We are excited about moving ideas to action. Thank you for your YES to partner in the journey ahead."
Trina Fullard
President and CEO at Charlotte Rescue Mission
"Giovanni (Gee) is an incredible blend of creativity, vision and execution. He has revolutionized our client's marketing strategy and output without losing touch of the spirit of their missions."
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Caden Whiffen
Senior Project Manager at Masterworks
"[The Design Sprint] was a great two days. I loved all the exercises that brought us to nearly completed work. It's exhausting but so invigorating. I appreciate the passion and sincerity you all bring to our work."
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Tammy Noteboom
VP Communications at Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch
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