Gabi Hastings

Gabi Hastings is a seasoned Creative Director at Merkley + Partners since February 2015, specializing in storytelling for notable brands such as Mercedes and Nutella. Previous experience includes multiple roles at Geometry Global from Associate Art Director to Junior Art Director, where Gabi developed national digital and print campaigns for brands like Dos Equis and Heineken. Gabi has also served as Illustration Director and Staff Illustrator for Jerk Magazine, overseeing staff illustrators and creating illustrations. Additionally, Gabi has freelanced for the Chicago Tribune Media Group and Cornerstone Promotion, focusing on ad campaign development and branding. Education includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communications Design from Syracuse University, complemented by a brief course at OmnicomUniversity.