Currently an Executive Creative Director at Le Truc, Dustin Tomes is a product of the Midwest — growing up on a farm in rural Nebraska. After starting his career at a small agency in Lincoln, he went on to Crispin Porter + Bogusky. From there, he spent time at Leo Burnett, TBWA\Chiat\Day, Saatchi & Saatchi and Droga5.
An internationally-awarded creative, Dustin's work has been recognized by the likes of One Show, D&AD, Cannes Lions, Webby Awards, Clios, The New York Times, Fast Company, Vice and George R.R. Martin. Yes, that one.
His work on Facebook was awarded the coveted Yellow Pencil by D&AD. While his work on the Game of Thrones Super Bowl ad was named Adweek’s Best Ad of the Year and deemed "The biggest and boldest marketing tie-in ever orchestrated" by the Wall Street Journal. His documentary "Monowi" for Prudential was an official selection at Doc NYC, the country's largest documentary film festival, and was a finalist for One Screen.
If you’re curious about other brands and projects Dustin has been a part of, don’t hesitate to reach out.
EXPERIENCE
Le Truc Executive Creative Director
January 2023 – Present
Saatchi & Saatchi Executive Creative Director
December 2021 – December 2023
Droga5 Group Creative Director
November 2015 – December 2021
TBWA/Chiat/Day Associate Creative Director
December 2013 – November 2015
Leo Burnett Associate Creative Director
January 2012 – December 2013
Crispin Porter + Bogusky Art Director
May 2008 – January 2012
RECOGNITION
D&AD Yellow Pencil
Facebook / Never Lost
D&AD Graphite Pencil
Goldfish / To The Tune of Goldfish
Red Wing / Labor Day On
Facebook / Never Lost (2)
HBO / Bleed For The Throne
D&AD Wood Pencil
Goldfish / Boban Hand Dish
Goldfish / To The Tune of Goldfish
Red Wing / Labor Day On (2)
HBO / For The Throne (2)
D&AD Impact Wood Pencil
HBO / Bleed For The Throne
D&AD Shortlist
Goldfish / Boban Hand Dish
Red Wing / Labor Day On
Facebook / Survive
Facebook / Born in Quarantine (3)
HBO / For The Throne
HBO / Bleed For The Throne
D&AD Impact Shortlist
Prudential / Escape Room
Cannes Lions Silver
Goldfish / To The Tune of Goldfish
Tide / Lucky Jersey
Red Wing / Labor Day On (2)
Facebook / Never Lost (2)
Cannes Lions Bronze
Goldfish / Boban Hand Dish
Red Wing / Labor Day On
Cannes Lions Titanium Shortlist
HBO / For The Throne
Cannes Lions Shortlist
Goldfish / To The Tune of Goldfish (5)
Tide / Lucky Jersey (5)
Red Wing / Labor Day On
Facebook / Never Lost (3)
Facebook / Born in Quarantine
HBO / For The Throne
HBO / Game of Thrones x Bud Light (2)
HBO / Bleed For The Throne
Sprint / Pajamas
Reality / 404 Banners
DOC NYC Festival Selection
Prudential / Monowi
ADC Bronze
Coke Zero / Facial Profiler
ADC Merit
Coke Zero / Facial Profiler
ADC Shortlist
Facebook / Never Lost (2)
FWA Site of the Day
Prudential / Escape Room
Coke Zero / Facial Profiler
Effie Silver
HBO / Bleed For The Throne
Effie Finalist
HBO / Bleed For The Throne
Osteo Bi-Flex / Made to Move
Ciclope Gold
Facebook / Born in Quarantine
One Show Gold
Facebook / Never Lost
HBO / For The Throne (2)
HBO / Bleed For The Throne
HBO / Game of Thrones x Bud Light
One Show Silver
Facebook / Never Lost
HBO / For The Throne (2)
HBO / Bleed For The Throne (3)
One Show Bronze
Goldfish / To The Tune of Goldfish (2)
Facebook / Born In Quarantine
HBO / For The Throne
One Show Merit
Goldfish / To The Tune of Goldfish (3)
Tide / Lucky Jersey (3)
Red Wing / Labor Day On (2)
Facebook / Never Lost (7)
Facebook / Born in Quarantine (3)
Facebook / Survive
HBO / For The Throne
HBO / Bleed For The Throne (4)
HBO / Quest For The Throne
HBO / Create For The Throne
Sprint / Pajamas
Reality / 404 Banners
One Show Shortlist
Tide / Lucky Jersey (5)
Goldfish / To The Tune of Goldfish (2)
Goldfish / Reboot
Snyders / Gone to Pieces (3)
Facebook / Survive (4)
Red Wing / Labor Day On (2)
HBO / For The Throne (3)
HBO / Bleed For The Throne
HBO / Quest For The Throne (2)
Pizza Hut / Everyman (3)
Dixie / Deadzone Diners (2)
Prudential / Escape Room
Pure Protein / Derailers
One Screen Finalist
Prudential / Monowi
One Show Jury Member
Film
Young Ones
Webby Awards Winners
HBO / For The Throne
HBO / Quest For The Throne
Webby Awards Nominees
Red Wing / Labor Day On (3)
Facebook / Never Lost
HBO / For The Throne (3)
HBO / Quest For The Throne (2)
HBO / Game of Thrones x Bud Light
Microsoft / I’m a PC
Webby Awards Honorees
Facebook / Never Lost (2)
Facebook / Survive
Facebook / Born in Quarantine
HBO / Quest For The Throne
HBO / Game of Thrones x Bud Light (2)
London International Awards Finalist
Goldfish / To The Tune of Goldfish (2)
Chicago Film Festival
Silver Plaque
Shark Silver
Sprint / Pajamas
Clio Gold
Goldfish / To The Tune of Goldfish
HBO / Game of Thrones x Bud Light
Clio Silver
Goldfish / To The Tune of Goldfish
Facebook / Never Lost
HBO / For The Throne
HBO / Bleed For The Throne
Microsoft / I'm A PC
Clio Bronze
Goldfish / To The Tune of Goldfish
Facebook / Never Lost
Facebook / Survive
HBO / For The Throne (2)
Microsoft / PC Store Banners
Clio Super
HBO / Game of Thrones x Bud Light
Clio Shortlist
Facebook / Never Lost
Facebook / Survive
HBO / Bleed For The Throne
Clio Entertainment Grand
HBO / For The Throne
HBO / Bleed For The Throne
HBO / Game of Thrones x Bud Light
Clio Entertainment Gold
HBO / For The Throne
HBO / Bleed For The Throne
HBO / Game of Thrones x Bud Light
HBO / Quest For The Throne
Clio Music Gold
Facebook / Never Lost
Clio Music Silver
Accenture / Bubbles
Clio Music Shortlist
Goldfish / Stay (We Missed You)
Coors / Thirst Trap
Clio Entertainment Silver
HBO / For The Throne (2)
Clio Entertainment Bronze
HBO / For The Throne
ANDY Awards Finalist
Coke Zero / Facial Profiler
Anthem Awards Gold
Red Wing / Labor Day On (2)
Adweek Ads of the Year
HBO / Game of Thrones x Bud Light (#1)
Facebook / Born in Quarantine (#8)
Creativity Ads of the Year
Facebook / Never Lost (#17)
Creativity Content Marketing of the Year
HBO / For The Throne
Adweek Experiential Awards
Red Wing / Labor Day On (2)
HBO / Bleed For The Throne (2)
AICP Winner
Facebook / Never Lost
Facebook / Born in Quarantine
AICP Shortlist
HBO / Game of Thrones x Bud Light
Facebook / Born in Quarantine (2)
Facebook / Survive (2)
Facebook / Never Lost