hi, I’m Courtney Pozzi —

currently directing 

UX, causing trouble

winning awards for
McCann New York

  • Redesigning digital for the world’s largest brand, expanding the experience for 200 products across 160 countries.

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  • Annual program with the USPS that lets users send letters to Santa and receive anonymous gifts in return. 49 awards & counting.

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  • Award-winning Web3 work promoting testiclar cancer prevention and awareness. Experience Lead.

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  • Redesigned onboarding flow for users with special hearing needs.

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about

I initially intended to work in biotechnology, having studied design and biomedical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. However, I was drawn to the blend of technical expertise and creativity required for large-scale system development.

My career began with building the 911 response software for New York City, but I eventually moved into advertising. In my current role, I split my attention equally between product development and experimental concepts. I approach both life and work with a vivid imagination, a hint of skepticism, and a fundamental belief that human relationships are the most important.

Current Role: Associate Director of Experience Design @ MRM McCann

awards

professional


Cannes Lions
Silver Lion - Health & Wellness
Shortlist - Social & Influencer
Shortlist - Brand Experience
Shortlist - Creative Commerce
Shortlist - Health & Wellness

London International Awards
Silver - Creativity in the Metaverse

Webby Awards
Honoree - Cause Related Campaign
Honoree - Real-Time Response
Shortlist - Advertising, Media & PR: Response
Shortlist - Advertising, Media & PR: Campaign

One Show
Silver Pencil - NFTs
Merit Award - Interactive, Online & Mobile
Merit Award - Innovation in Health & Wellness
Merit Award - Experiential & Immersive - Ecommerce
Merit Award - Experiential & Immersive - Metaverse
Merit Award - Direct Marketing Experiential
Shortlist - Creative Effectiveness Non-Profit
Shortlist - Direct Marketing Non-Profit: Physical Item
Shortlist - Direct Marketing Non -Profit: Digital
Merit Award - IP & Products Non-Profit: Digital Product
Merit Award - Public Relations Non-Profit: Brand Voice
Merit Award - Innovation in Public Relations
Merit Award - Social Media Non-Profit: Stunts & Activations

Effies
Shortlist - Movember
Shortlist - Office & Delivery
Shortlist - Seasonal Marketing
Shortlist - Social Good: Brands

Shorty
Winner (Best in Category) - NFTs

New York Festivals
Bronze - Wtf?!?!?
Finalist - Joy In Purpose

Gerety Awards
Bronze - Experience

Association of National Advertisers
Gold - Integrated Marketing Program
Silver - Lead Generation: Small to Medium Business
Bronze - Product Launch

academic


Carnegie Mellon University
College Honors, Carnegie Mellon University
School of Design Merit Award, School of Design

Microsoft
VentureWell Competition, Phase One Advance

iGEM Genetic Engineering Competition
Gold Medal
Best in Show - Research Design & Poster
Interlab Study Award


grants & fellowships


School of Biomedical Engineering, CMU
University Research Grant, Biomedical Engineering
Summer Research Fellowship, Genetic Engineering

School of Design, CMU
Undergraduate Scholarship Grant, School of Design

Heinz Endowments
Community Research Grant

work

current role

MRM McCann, New York City, NY
Associate Director, Experience Design | March 2023 - Present

clients

Accenture, American Eagle Outfitters, BMW, Bose, CocaCola, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Durex, Emerald Cloud Labs, Honeywell, Heineken, Interpublic Group, L’Oreal, Mastercard, Movember, New York City Government (FDNY), Lysol, Schneider Electric*, United States Army, United States Postal Service (USPS)

press

The New York Times, CNN, NPR, MSNBC, The Washington Post, FOX, USA Today, Newsweek, The Los Angeles Times, ABC News, Time Out Pittsburgh NPR, The New Yorker, Pittsburgh Magazine, LA Times

education

Carnegie Mellon University
Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honors 
Major | Industrial Design
Minor | Biomedical Engineering


recognition

5x Cannes
13x One Show
4x Webby
4x Effies
1x LIA

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