Independent agency Quigley-Simpson–based in L.A. with an office in New York–has made two promotions in its creative department. Executive creative director Sariah Dorbin, who was previously SVP, now holds the title of EVP. And group creative director Nicole Ellingson becomes VP, group creative director. These promotions recognize their significant contributions to the agency’s creative direction and client work.
Dorbin, who joined Quigley-Simpson in 2011, leads the agency’s creative practice across several key lines of business for JPMorganChase, including cobranded credit cards for United Airlines and Marriott Bonvoy, as well as Chase Business Banking. Dorbin 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, Ellingson has led multiple lines of business for JPMorganChase, 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. Ellingson has been instrumental on the new business front, helping to secure a number of blue-chip accounts. Additionally, Ellingson leads the Culture Committee at Quigley-Simpson with initiatives to create a collaborative, supportive, and inspiring workplace. Before Quigley-Simpson, she worked at several Los Angeles agencies, including TBWAChiatDay. Ellingson serves on the board of Worthy Beyond Purpose, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing mindfulness practices to children.
