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Khary Simon is Vice President and Executive Creative Director at Hearst, leading work across design, branding, and strategic communication. A specialist in brand strategy and narrative development, he has collaborated with global fashion houses, technology innovators, and Fortune 500 companies including Gucci, Saint Laurent, OpenAI, and Starbucks. His practice spans art and culture, from installations and experiential environments to shaping high-performing retail spaces. Beyond Hearst, Simon is recognized as a speaker and cultural thinker whose work contributes to the evolving conversation on branding, creativity, and the future of design.

Background

Khary has worked at the intersection of design, branding, and culture. His experience spans media, luxury, beauty, and fragrance, with a focus on guiding brands toward clearer narratives and stronger visual expression. He has led teams, shaped large-scale creative programs, and delivered work known for both strategic insight and cultural resonance.

Khary has worked at the intersection of design, branding, and culture. His experience spans media, luxury, beauty, and fragrance, with a focus on guiding brands toward clearer narratives and stronger visual expression. He has led teams, shaped large-scale creative programs, and delivered work known for both strategic insight and cultural resonance.

Experience

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VP, Executive Creative Director

Hearst

VP, Executive Creative Director

Hearst

VP, Executive Creative Director

Hearst

Speaker, Lecturer, Live Discussions

Parsons, NYU, Art Basel Miami, Hauser & Wirth Gallery

Speaker, Lecturer, Live Discussions

Parsons, NYU, Art Basel Miami, Hauser & Wirth Gallery

Speaker, Lecturer, Live Discussions

Parsons, NYU, Art Basel Miami, Hauser & Wirth Gallery

Vice President, Creative Director

TPG

Vice President, Creative Director

TPG

Vice President, Creative Director

TPG

Creative Director and Publisher

CRUSHfanzine

Creative Director and Publisher

CRUSHfanzine

Creative Director and Publisher

CRUSHfanzine

Freelance Art Director

Bottega Veneta, Levi's, Dior

Freelance Art Director

Bottega Veneta, Levi's, Dior

Freelance Art Director

Bottega Veneta, Levi's, Dior

Art Director, Digital

Kering / Gucci

Art Director, Digital

Kering / Gucci

Art Director, Digital

Kering / Gucci