Tantrum Agency Promotes Senior Designer Michael Gutierrez-Nery to Art Director
Atlanta/Denver – January 2026 – Award-winning, full-service agency Tantrum has announced the promotion of its senior designer Michael Gutierrez-Nery to the role of art director, a senior leadership position within the company.
Gutierrez-Nery joined the Tantrum team in 2022 and has since built a portfolio of projects spanning industries and sectors. One of Michael’s first projects with the agency was with global architecture firm Gensler. His Tantrum resume has since expanded to include retailer TOPO Athletics; global nonprofits Share Our Strength and the Child Mind Institute; trade show, exhibit and event company Freeman; and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
As a designer, Gutierrez-Nery has become known for his ability to seamlessly transition between roles, from designer to illustrator to writer to strategist. This versatility is part of why Tantrum’s founder and CEO, David Tann, knew Michael would be an ideal fit for the role.
As art director, he will have the opportunity to bring all these skills to practice as he’ll be responsible for guiding the overall visual style and direction of projects, ensuring the final product aligns with brand goals and meets client objectives. Gutierrez-Nery will also oversee partnerships and business development for the agency in Denver – Tantrum’s second satellite location - where he is based.
Gutierrez-Nery’s entrance into the design world was not typical, which Tann believes contributes to his unique point of view. He began at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas as a pre-med student with plans to specialize in psychiatry, but graduated with a Bachelor of Science and a new plan to pursue a career in design. Self-taught and only months out of school, Gutierrez-Nery landed his first creative job with a Las Vegas retailer and hasn’t looked back. Michael now brings 10 years of industry experience to his new role.
“Michael is one of the most intriguing and talented people I’ve ever met,” said Tann. “Promoting him simply reflects the impact he already makes for our team and clients. He has brought voice and vision to Tantrum. He designs with an empathy and intuition that can’t be taught. He digs layers deep into every project and returns with insights that elevate. His path wasn’t traditional, and that’s his edge. He brings all of who he is to his work, and we are all the better because of it. I’m honored to welcome him into this leadership position.”
For more information on Tantrum Agency, visit www.tantrumagency.com or follow on Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram @tantrumagency.
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About Tantrum Agency: Tantrum is an award-winning, full-service agency, founded by industry veteran David Tann. Tann founded Tantrum after 15 years working behind-the-scenes for some of the world’s most recognizable brands, including Abercrombie & Fitch, Bath & Body Works, Hallmark, and OshKosh B’gosh. Tantrum’s roster of clients spans industries from sports, retail and tech to education, nonprofit, entertainment and the arts. Despite the broad spectrum, Tantrum’s clients have one thing in common - an intolerance for mediocrity and an appetite for disrupting the status quo. Through endless research, lots of questions and listening, and a wealth of industry expertise, Tantrum finds the emotional connection between the brand and its consumers and harnesses that emotion into action.
Tantrum has helped reintroduce a beloved WNBA team to its city; elevate mission storytelling for global nonprofit Share Our Strength; launch a digital hub for the NBA; clarify complex mental health information for the Child Mind Institute; and help Freeman, the leader of global events, evolve its brand.
Tantrum’s offerings include branding, content strategy and development, creative direction, digital strategy and design, and packaging. For more information, visit www.tantrumagency.com or follow on Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram @tantrumagency.
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Sigele Winbush, 404-862-2081
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