Some well-deserved promotions at Quigley-Simpson! Executive Creative Director Sariah Dorbin, who was previously SVP, now holds the title of EVP. Group Creative Director Nicole Ellingson has become VP. These promotions recognize their significant contributions to the agency’s creative direction and client work.
“Our Brand and Demand philosophy begins with work that resonates with consumers, which is then tied closely to media, data, and analytics in ways that are highly integrated and perform in real-time,” said Alissa Stakgold, President, Strategy & Creative Services. “Both Sariah and Nicole intuitively understand this and continuously create exceptional work that leads our clients’ campaigns to achieve remarkable outcomes. These promotions are in recognition of their creative talents and integral roles at Quigley-Simpson.”
Sariah, who joined Quigley-Simpson in 2011, leads the agency’s creative practice across several key lines of business for JPMorgan Chase, including cobranded credit cards for United Airlines and Marriott Bonvoy, as well as Chase Business Banking. Sariah has also led work at the agency for Ball Aluminum Cup, WeightWatchers, Sutter Health, The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, and projects for the City of Los Angeles on behalf of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). She began her career as a copywriter, creating work for Nissan, Lexus, Energizer, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Red Bull, and Partnership for a Drug-Free America, among others.
Her work has been recognized by The One Show, New York Festivals, and Communication Arts, but she considers her appointment as Honorary Los Angeles Fire Chief her true career highlight.
Since joining Quigley-Simpson nine years ago, Nicole has led multiple lines of business for JPMorgan Chase, Ball Aluminum Cup, and WeightWatchers. Her work for the Marriott rewards card has established record-setting, best-in-class creative that has inspired the next generation of travelers, and her sustainability work for Ball Aluminum Cup has included social-first campaigns that have helped build a movement for the planet. She also created the Los Angeles Fire Department’s “Wear Your Strength” campaign. Nicole has been instrumental on the new business front, helping to secure a number of blue-chip accounts. Additionally, Nicole leads the Culture Committee at Quigley-Simpson with initiatives to create a collaborative, supportive, and inspiring workplace.
Before Quigley-Simpson, she worked at several prestigious Los Angeles agencies, including TBWA\Chiat\Day. Nicole serves on the board of Worthy Beyond Purpose, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing mindfulness practices to children.
