James Clunie

James Clunie is a Senior Vice President/Creative Director at BBDO in New York. Over the past five years he has produced work for eBay, HBO, and FedEx. Last year he oversaw the launch of campaigns for both Havaianas Brazilian flip-flops and The Economist in the U.S. Prior to BBDO, Clunie worked at Carmichael Lynch in Minneapolis, where he produced work for the Cub Scouts, American Standard, and Hurd Windows, among many others. Before that he toiled at various New York and Boston agencies that aren't around any anymore. His work has been consistently featured in International Advertising and Design annuals. He lives in New York City with his wife Lisa and their 3-month old son Jimmy.

In this economic downturn, name one thing you have done to weather the tough times. I've cut out desserts. I still love soups.

If you weren't a designer, what would you be? Probably a house builder or some sort of woodworker. Maybe a forensic detective.

What's the one thing ALWAYS in your bag that you never leave home without? My keys

If you could spend 15 minutes talking to any person, living or dead, who would it be and why? My mother

If you could work for anyone, a client or on a project, what would it be? I'd like to design concert posters.