Creative leadership that moves people & business.
Business challenges I am built to solve.
Lead product and brand transformation efforts that result in venture-backed digital media platforms.
Re-architect creative & client operations to reduce advertising turnaround time and increase client retention.
Scale design-led businesses that reach $2.5M+ revenue and establish durable market position through brand systems and product execution.
Direct national advertising campaigns and integrated marketing for blue-chip brands like Red Bull, Monster, Mountain Dew, and Verizon.
Clay Rebber is a second-generation executive creative leader with 15+ years of experience shaping brand, product, and digital transformation across client and platform organizations. Proven ability to define creative vision, lead high-performing multidisciplinary teams, and translate design strategy into business impact—driving growth, strengthening brands, and creating differentiated market positions.
I enjoy building collaborative cultures that empower teams to create thoughtful, forward-looking products and brands grounded in user insight and strategic vision. I am passionate about building and leading exceptional organizations that inspire innovation, foster collaboration, and deliver measurable business impact.
Proven Performance & Impact
“It’s rare to come across a true creative visionary who is also an exceptional operator—but that’s exactly who Clay Rebber is. But what truly sets Clay apart is that he’s not just a creative force. As VP of Operations, Clay brought strategic insight, business leadership, and organizational excellence to everything he touched. His ability to move from high-level vision to boots-on-the-ground execution is rare—and incredibly valuable.”
Jon Horton | Executive Leader + Global Operations“I knew I could rely on him to think strategically, create big, and deliver results. His attention to detail for aligning creative to marketing and PR strategy and efforts is pristine, and that’s incredibly important when you’re a younger startup creating a name for yourself. Clay has been instrumental in creating the Odyssey brand.”
Michelle Maravalli | President, Strategic Partnerships at The Neal Agency“Clay built and drove the creative vision for Odyssey. He worked across the organization, including sales, marketing, data science, and engineering, to realize that vision. He helped design become an integral part of the product and company strategy. Further, he drove the development of Odyssey’s culture by exemplifying open communication and respect.”
Zach Steiner , Ph.D. | UX Engineer + Workplace Psychology “I've worked with Clay for over three years and he's been a super valuable and flexible creative partner in every instance. He's superb at coming up with new design and web concepts, but he's also easy to work with (as important as his skills). He's been like an extension of my team at times and even jumped into meetings with our CEO. Clay is the total creative package!”
Chad Fife | Work & Health Tech Builder“Clay is extraordinarily talented and dedicated. He takes great pride in everything that he does and always works toward the best interests of the business. He is a true team player. His eye for detail is unparalleled. He never stops at creating beautiful design, but ensures that designs are impactful in a way that promotes company values and message. He is always on point and looking at tasks from a global perspective."
Kristen Day | Data Scientist - Grainger | X Shopify“Clay, a valuable asset to any team in which he is involved. His dedication to tedious details is impressive. This creative dedication extends to his team; he's a great listener and a great critic of your work. As you collaborate on direction, you can rely on him to give constructive feedback and listen to your design decisions. His personality makes him a great company culture advocate as well.”
Nomaan Ahgharian | Senior Software Engineer - Strava