KAIVAN ASKARI · EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
I connect the dots between where the business is going and how that direction shows up visually, verbally, and experientially. My work makes complex strategy clear, memorable, and usable, so it earns attention, builds trust, and moves through the organization with purpose.
HOW I CREATE VALUE
Business Strategy to Creative Vision
I turn business direction into creative systems, narratives, and experiences the organization can understand and use.
Brand Systems That Scale
I build the standards, tools, and identity systems that help companies show up consistently across every touchpoint.
CreativeTeams and Culture
I build teams, set standards, develop people, and create the conditions where strong creative work becomes repeatable.
CAREER
Current Leadership
Global Creative Director, Services & Brand
Flowserve Corporation, Irving, TX
2009 to Present
Founder and Creative Director
3THREE Apparel, Frisco, TX
2021 to Present
Previous Experience
Co-Founder and Brand Creative Director
Vibrant Displays, Dallas, TX
2014 to 2019
eCommerce and Creative Director
Group One Automotive, Nissan
2000 to 2005
Teaching
Adjunct Professor, 3D Modeling
University of Texas at Dallas
2007 to 2008
SELECTED RECOGNITION
2022 Platinum Marcom AwardW3 Gold Award2 x W3 Silver AwardAmerican Graphic Design AwardMarcom Creative Award
EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Art and Technology
University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelor of Arts (BFA), Fine Arts and Graphic Design
University of North Texas
TESTIMONIALS
“Kaivan and I worked together at Flowserve for many years as I transitioned through many different roles. Kaivan proved himself to be an invaluable resource to both myself and my team whenever we needed creative advice, guidance, or help with any of our marketing, communications, or internal promotion efforts.
During my tenure as Chief Transformation Officer, Kaivan did an incredible job helping us raise the bar in terms of professionalism, appeal, and energy for our annual series of Global Leadership Summits held around the world. He demonstrated a tremendous appreciation for cultural norms and was extremely effective at helping us tailor our messaging to better appeal to regional audiences in the Americas, Western Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific.
Eric van Gemeren
Chief Technology Officer — Honeywell
“Kaivan is a strong creative services leader who brings dynamic energy, outstanding creative talents and a gift for working both with business leaders and the ability to translate business needs into creative compelling deliverables. He is a positive calm force for his team and his clients even in the midst of a fast-paced environment.
It is challenging to find someone with both the creative department and team management ability and creative talent, and he brings both at a high level of performance.”
Marilyn Franklin
Senior Communications & Sales Enablement
“I have more than 20 years of communications experience and can recommend no one more highly than Kaivan Askari. He possesses a remarkable and unique combination of talents — inspired creativity, sound business sense, technological savvy. Anyone would be lucky to have the opportunity to work with Kaivan. I know I am.”
Stephen W. Boone
Senior Communications Professional
CREATIVE LEADERSHIP BEYOND THE CORPORATE ROLE
1.2M+ creators reached through content focused on visual art, craft, and creative discipline. Building a public creative platform outside the studio keeps my instincts sharp and my connection to the creative community real.
1.2M+ Creators
Adjunct Professor — UT Dallas
Taught 3D modeling at the University of Texas at Dallas. Teaching is the fastest way to understand whether you truly know something. It also produces the next generation of designers — which I take seriously.
University of Texas at Dallas
Built a DTC consumer brand from zero. Every decision was mine — identity, voice, product, community. Running a brand as a founder gives you a perspective on creative leadership that no corporate role can replicate.
400% Growth