Matt Fischvogt - ECD/CW Brand
About
Matt is an ECD and copywriter currently based in Chicago. He is the former founder and creative leader of VOLT, Molson Coors’ first in-house ad agency, and has built a career across both traditional agencies and in-house creative teams.
His work for brands including Coors Light, Miller Lite, Audi, Coke Zero, Fruit of the Loom, Sony Electronics, Virgin Atlantic, the Boston Bruins, and Boys & Girls Clubs of America has been recognized by Cannes Lions, The One Show, the Effies, the New York Art Directors Club, and the ANA In-House Agency Awards. His work has also been featured in top industry publications including Ad Age, The New York Times, Time Magazine, Fast Company, Businessweek, and The Wall Street Journal.
Before VOLT, Matt worked with Mekanism, Crispin Porter + Bogusky, Mullen, McKinney, and was a founding partner of the advertising agency Arnika.
Along the way, Matt has built a career that spans agency life, in-house creative leadership, copywriting, brand building, team leadership, and creative career development. He is a great person to talk to if you’re interested in how creative careers evolve — especially the transition from traditional agencies to in-house creative roles.
www.linkedin.com/in/matt-fischvogt
Interests
Music, especially The Clash
Gardening, especially hybrid tea roses
Baseball, especially the Orioles
Can Help With
Creative and design
Portfolio reviews
Creative direction
Copywriting
Branding
Career development
Breaking into the industry
Career pivots
Leadership
Freelancing
Salary conversations
Interview preparation
Résumé and portfolio feedback
Personal branding
Networking
Advertising agencies
In-house creative
Startups
Managing teams
Hiring
Mentoring
Building culture
Creative operations
Best Person to Talk to About
Transitioning from traditional agencies to in-house creative teams
Building a career as a copywriter or creative leader
Understanding agency life versus in-house creative work
Breaking into advertising
Developing your creative voice
Navigating career pivots
Growing into creative leadership
Building and leading creative teams
Getting feedback on your résumé, portfolio, and professional story
Fun Fact
Matt prepared for an advertising career by spending a season cutting patterns into the outfield at Oriole Park at Camden Yards as a full-time member of the Baltimore Orioles grounds crew.
Background
Matt grew up in Prince George’s County, Maryland. He attended Ohio University, Towson University, and the VCU Brandcenter.
Before finding his way into advertising, he thought he might become an archaeologist, then a photojournalist, and finally a writer. His career eventually brought together creativity, storytelling, leadership, and a lifelong love of making things — though his proudest accomplishment may still be his time on a Major League Baseball grounds crew.