A journey between Storytelling, Design,

Creative Development, & Production

A journey between Storytelling, Design,

Creative Development, & Production

ABOUT ME

ABOUT ME

ABOUT ME

Developing creative & creative systems that define how global brands are perceived in the world.


I'm a Canadian with 13+ years that spans across North America & Europe, operating between Brand Identity, Service Innovation, Media Production, & Creative Business Development.


I work with strategic frameworks, workflows, and visual aesthetics, that allow companies to articulate their unique value & brand.


I have an approach rooted in the belief that a brands visual outreach must be as functional as it is beautiful. I've produced & led major campaigns, launches, and initiatives from the ground up.


Starting with deep competitor analysis & market positioning to ensure our visual style isn't just aesthetic, but a strategic differentiator. I specialize in building "creative engines", the internal processes & media production systems that bridge the gap between high-level brand vision & real-world business results. By blending narrative empathy with service design methods, I help organizations create meaningful, measurable connections with their audience.


My Design Philosophy:


(a). Learn to Understand

(b). Analyze & Collaborate

(c). Design & Create

(d). Iterate to Refine






OVERVIEW

WORK

Senior Brand Specialist

Senior Brand Specialist

Helsinki / 2023 - Current

Helsinki / 2023 - Current

Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä

Creative Lead for key brand initiatives, translating executive strategy into a redefined visual identity. Optimizing global creative workflows & analyzing competitor campaigns to help the brand adapt, scale, & increase global awareness.


Creative Director + Producer


Creative Director + Producer


Helsinki / 2021 - 2022


Helsinki / 2021 - 2022

DASSIET (Bio Tech Startup)

DASSIET (Bio Tech Startup)

DASSIET (Bio Tech Startup)

Partnered to transition brand operations from agency to in-house, architecting a scalable studio while developing the visual identity through three major product launch campaigns. Directing all media production & creative workflows for a unified, high-end global presence.


Senior Content Creative


Senior Content Creative


Boston / 2021


Boston / 2021

CTP (Creative Agency)

CTP (Creative Agency)

Served as a multidisciplinary creative across art direction, cinematography, & post-production. Implemented new media workflows & mentored junior talent to ensure high-end creative execution.


Lead Video Producer


Lead Video Producer


Boston / 2017 - 2020


Boston / 2017 - 2020

Formlabs (3D Printing Company)

Formlabs (3D Printing Company)

Scaled the in-house video department & workflows, serving as Creative Lead for five global product launches & high-profile brand partnerships.


Creative, Video


Helsinki / 2017

MacWell Creative (Creative Agency)

MacWell Creative (Creative Agency)

Worked as the in-agency video production specialist, developing the company’s services, participating in conception, story-boarding, & motion graphics for marketing & ad


Creative Lead / Creative


Helsinki / 2013-2016

Datafisher Oy ( Digital Agency)

Datafisher Oy ( Digital Agency)

Developed media content proposals that led to the successful pitch & production of B2B media campaigns for Microsoft, Nokia, Fiskars, FINNAIR, Stora Enso


Production Coordinator


Philadelphia / 2011 - 2012


Philly / 2011 - 2012

Logo / MTV Networks (TV)

Logo / MTV Networks (TV)

Built daily schedules & call sheets, coordinated permits/crews/vendors, & tracked costs.

Awards

Telly Award

Telly Award

AVA Digital Award

AVA Digital Award

x2

x2

Brand Slam Award

Brand Slam Award

Vega Digital Award

Vega Digital Award

x2

x2

Communicator Award

Communicator Award

Hermes Creative Award

Hermes Creative Award

Finlandia Foundation National Award

Finlandia Foundation National Award

EDUCATION

MBA | Service Innovation & Design

MBA | Service Innovation & Design

2025

2025

Laurea University of Applied Sciences

Laurea University of Applied Sciences


MA | Creative Business Management


MA | Creative Business Management

Aalto University School of Art, Design, & Architecture

Aalto University School of Art, Design, & Architecture


BA | Film and Media Arts


BA | Film and Media Arts

Temple University


Temple University


OVERVIEW

- Kerkko Visuri, Chief Design Officer @ Dassiet

- Kerkko Visuri, Chief Design Officer @ Dassiet

- Kerkko Visuri, Chief Design Officer @ Dassiet

"A creative force who established Dassiets distinct style, successfully managed an ambitious production calendar, & developed a scalable production model for our companys requirements."  

"A creative force who established Dassiets distinct style, successfully managed an ambitious production calendar, & developed a scalable production model for our companys requirements."  

"A creative force who established Dassiets distinct style, successfully managed an ambitious production calendar, & developed a scalable production model for our companys requirements."  

"Corey has great frameworks & templates which makes working with him incredibly easy. Has a knack for storytelling at a brand building level, but he can also pivot to shorter formats that are demand generation focused. " 

"Corey has great frameworks & templates which makes working with him incredibly easy. Has a knack for storytelling at a brand building level, but he can also pivot to shorter formats that are demand generation focused. " 

Glen Jackman, Head of Growth @ Formlabs

Glen Jackman, Head of Growth @ Formlabs

Glen Jackman, Head of Growth @ Formlabs

I'm around if you want to reach out. To connect, or to collaborate.