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About
Kiser Barnes is a Cannes Lions Grand Prix–winning creative executive redefining how modern brands are built. A member of the Cannes Lions Design Jury and a recognized AI authority, he operates at the forefront of culture, technology, and brand transformation.
As Chief Creative Officer and Partner at Red Antler, Kiser leads at the intersection of design, innovation, and enterprise growth, creating FutureMagic: the alchemy of breakthrough ideas, emerging technology, and enduring brand platforms.
Recently named to the inaugural Adweek Innovator 50 list, Kiser is recognized as one of the leaders transforming the creative industry through innovation and technology.
His work spans brand identity, advertising, AI + digital platforms, retail environments, gaming worlds, and immersive activations. Highlights include Gen Z commerce platform WalmartLand on Roblox, Delta Air Lines’ App Launch and Wonder Window at CES.
A recipient of Cannes Lions’ highest honor and an Ad Age Marketing Trailblazer, Kiser is a sought-after global speaker on the convergence of AI, design, and brand.
Prior to Red Antler, Kiser led Design and Innovation at Digitas within Publicis Groupe, partnering with brands including LVMH, Google, Visa, Crocs, and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.
- Red Antler
Chief Creative Officer and partner leading brand transformation and FutureMagic through design, advertising, digital and innovation. We partner with rule breakers and future makers. Focused on bringing startup energy to brands with an initial spark of an idea and enterprise brands looking to redefine their future. Leads a 100-person multidisciplinary team spanning brand identity, packaging, digital transformation, AI platforms, advertising, and more. Clients include Hinge, McKinsey, Gatorade, Figure Robotics, Ramp, Levain, Supergoop, and more.
- Digitas. Publicis.
National creative lead across 100+ multidisciplinary team including brand design, experience design, immersive design and advertising. Founder + Creative lead on internal Unicorn Labs Innovation Group delivering AI, Augmented Reality, Web 3 and Gaming platforms for global brands.
Creative lead across strategic Digitas clients including: Crocs, Delta, Walmart, LVMH, Visa, Pfizer and more. New business lead in partnership with CCO, CEO and Publicis Power of One teams across multi agency pitches and totaling $300MM+ in wins.
- Prior
Creative Direction on entertainment, hospitality, placemaking/architecture development, tech, spirits, fashion and lifestyle brands. Focus on branding, creative strategy, advertising, experiential, digital/social and packaging.
Previous Agencies: Laird + Partners, BFG, Momentum, Mirrorball, Superfly, Geometry and Grey Group. Clients and brands including: Converse, Calvin Klein, Timberland, Chloe, Atlantic Records, Warner Bros, HBO, Sony, SAP, Patrón, Dos Equis, Jack Daniels, ESPOLÒN Tequila, SKYY Vodka and Aperol.