MEET QUIRK

Born in Guadalajara, México, Miguel was raised in Mexico City. He has always been a fan of visual storytelling. Such love made him get his bachelor degree in film production with a specialization in audio post and music composition for media. Prior to Quirk, he worked as a sound designer for almost ten years designing and editing audio for film, TV, videogames and more; which helped a lot on his transition back into the video post world.
In his spare time Miguel loves watching sci-fi movies, spending time with his lovely twin sons and family and playing his guitar as loud and as distorted as possible.

Born and raised in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Jorge began his career with a role on Video Editing at a content agency in Mexico City. When not immersed in the world of pixels and timelines, Jorge is a wanderer at heart. His love for travel has taken him to various corners of the globe, experiencing different cultures and landscapes. These adventures not only provide a break from the editing desk but also serve as a wellspring of inspiration, influencing his editing style and bringing a unique perspective to each project.

Growing up as an “army brat” living many places, Aida claims New York as home. Starting in the industry in front of the camera, Aida became more interested in what was happening behind the scenes leading her to produce off-Broadway plays, music videos, short films and several features. Transitioning into the world of advertising, Aida began with artist management. This led her back to production and casting, working with ad agencies, creative agencies and brands directly. This journey has shaped her unique perspective and ability to navigate the fast-paced world of content production that continues to fuel her!

Angela Campos is a creative and commercial director who transforms bold ideas into striking, cinematic stories. With over 15 years of experience across beauty, luxury, fashion, and tech, her work thrives where strategy meets imagination, blending craft and emotion to elevate brands and captivate audiences. Her perspective spans multiple disciplines. She has been featured in Adweek and AP30, exhibited at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and earned a product design certification exploring the intersection of creativity, psychology, and technology. Her portfolio includes campaigns for Blue Apron, Ruggable, Skinfix, Quince, Marc Jacobs, and Bliss, along with editorial collaborations for The Hollywood Reporter, V Magazine, Robb Report, and Hypebae.

Chai is a passionate artist born in Puebla, Mexico. Intrigued by cartoons and videogames, he found his passion in the visual development of these productions. Formed as an animator, he is fascinated by trying all the possible tools as long as it gets an astonishing result. His motto is: If you want what few have, you gotta make what few are willing to do.
His spare time is mostly taking care of tons of plants, reading art books and petting Paca the tortoise.

Jo leads client accounts at Quirk from concept to completion, keeping every detail on track and every project moving forward. She’s managed campaigns of all scales, building lasting client relationships and ensuring each one delivers on its goals. Her background spans production and account management, most recently through her role at an in-house content studio, where she built deep on-set production experience and a firsthand understanding of how great creative work comes together. Outside the office, she enjoys life at the Jersey Shore with her husband and her Cavalier, Pepper.

Mike Densmore is the CEO of Quirk Creative, bringing over 25 years of experience in marketing, advertising, and business development. Prior to his role at Quirk, Mike founded Unbridled Consulting, where he helped marketing communications companies refine their market positioning and accelerate growth. Before launching Unbridled, Mike was the Head of Growth & Innovation at United Talent Agency (UTA), where he pioneered new revenue streams for the world’s third-largest talent agency. His career also includes a tenure as CEO of Forsman & Bodenfors, NY, one of the most award-winning and globally renowned strategic and creative agencies. Mike’s career spans a wide range of influential roles, including Global Chief Growth Officer at Bartle Bogle Hegarty, Chief Marketing Officer at McKinney, and Head of Business Development at Droga5. He was also one of the founding partners at Modernista! and oversaw the North American Nike business while at Wieden + Kennedy. Throughout his career, Mike has worked with some of the world’s most iconic brands, including Amazon, Netflix, YouTube, Facebook, Coinbase, Google, Nike, Converse, Spotify, JetBlue, Cadillac, Heineken, Diageo, Budweiser, and many others. His leadership has driven transformative campaigns that have had a significant impact on these companies’ growth and market presence. Mike is passionate about building, mentoring, and leading high-performance teams that deliver innovative, results-driven solutions for clients. He believes in the power of creativity to unlock business potential and is committed to developing work that is both strategic and creative. In addition to his work in business, Mike is deeply involved in philanthropy. He serves as a Board Director and Chair of the Marketing & Fundraising Committee for Make-A-Wish International. He is also a board member for University of New Hampshire’s College of Liberal Arts, SportsEd TV, and Integrated Content. Mike lives on the Upper West Side of Manhattan with his wife, two daughters, and their dog.

Meryl has spent time at iconic agencies and fast growing start-ups. She began her career in public relations at MSLGROUP, working with clients including Cisco and Blackboard before joining Ogilvy & Mather where she oversaw IBM's advertising campaigns across 25+ global markets. Prior to founding Quirk Creative, Meryl built ad tech, start-up 6sense's brand from the ground up, helping secure $32 million in funding. She has been named in the Adweek Creative 100, The Drum 50 under 30, and has led Quirk to be recognized as Inc's Fastest Growing Companies (2019) and Adweek's Fastest Growing Agencies (2019). Meryl has been published in outlets including Forbes, Huffington Post and MediaPost.

Gaelan directs video ad campaigns and oversees the creative team for our clients. He directed the international live-action film, "Blood, Sand and Gold" (2017 theatrical release). He has directed campaigns for Walmart, Western Union, Daily Harvest, WordPress and others. His work has received awards including REGGIE - National Consumer Campaign, IAC - Outstanding Online Video, and W3 - Integrated Campaign, to list a few.

Emily (she/her) is a creative director and filmmaker who creates work that’s whimsical and weirdly honest. She brings her background in sketch comedy (UCB, Magnet Theater, Edinburgh Fringe Festival) and narrative filmmaking to her commercial work, with a focus on personal care, grooming, and women’s health. After ten years in the advertising world, she’s developed a unique way of working that prioritizes collaboration, whether that’s troubleshooting the scriptwriting process with clients, leading teams during pre-production, or managing creative partners on set. She has written and directed spots for household names like Lume, Harry’s Razors, Audible, and Crayola. And yes, she shares a last name with Quirk’s founders. It’s a totally bizarre coincidence.

Bennett is the Executive Creative Director at Quirk Creative. His work reflects a distinct vision, shaped by his extensive background as an award-winning Director and his experience as a Creative Director in branded content. He's known for crafting campaigns that blend exaggerated concepts with a deadly-serious demeanor, building ideas on the edge of reality.
His expertise spans high-profile campaigns for brands like Apple, Nike, Airbnb, Spotify, Riot Games and GMC, including Super Bowl spots and major holiday initiatives, as well as music videos for artists such as J. Cole and Brandy. A recipient of the Gold Cannes Lions for Music Video Film Craft and recognized by the Cannes Young Director Award and One Screen Best Emerging Director. Bennett brings a unique creative perspective to his role, combining his directorial expertise with creative leadership for high-level clients.

Hector is a writer, director, and editor born and raised in Mexico’s Not-So-Wild West. From a young age he found a passion for photography and storytelling which later developed into making short films and scripts. He attended New York Film Academy’s intensive 1-year film conservatory in Manhattan, NY, and later moved to Los Angeles to obtain his BFA at the Burbank Campus. During his formative years he honed his writing and directing skill set, specializing in directing actors. Thanks to the pandemic he was able to learn and appreciate the nomadic lifestyle, thus working in creative projects like music videos, commercials, and TV-series in cities like Mexico City (Mexico), Brooklyn (USA), Jakarta (Indonesia), and Bahrain (UAE). A vinyl LP’s collector, film photography enthusiast, and Oxford comma user, Hector is a dog dad, an avid fan of art in all its forms, as well as a meditation and fitness aficionado.

Alison joined the Quirk team in 2025 after spending the last 15 years transforming brands and leading high-performing global teams at some of the industry's leading agencies. Her dynamic approach, blending adventurous optimism with strategic insight, has consistently fueled high growth and higher performance for brands like Netflix, Oatly, Google, and Amazon. Hailing from Philadelphia with stops in Chapel Hill, Mexico City, and San Francisco, she brings an authentic, grounded perspective to brand building, fostering environments where creative improvisation meets meticulous execution. Alison excels at forging strong connections—whether assembling the perfect elements for a brand strategy, building a collaborative team, or ensuring brands engage meaningfully with their audiences. When she's off the clock you can find her constructing crossword puzzles, needlepointing, or yelling at the TV because some team in Philadelphia disappointed her yet again.

2D - Animator and storyboard artist
Multimedia designer with a former career as 2d character animator through Mexican animation studios working for international streaming and tv productions. He resolve math problems at morning, drinks cocoa and does bouldering the weekends.

Chris joined the Quirk team almost seven years ago when the agency was still in the single digits. A lifelong cinephile, Chris draws on his deep love of film to help craft narratives that evoke emotion and drive real business impact; because he knows powerful storytelling doesn’t just entertain, it moves the needle. His trademark style, an energetic mix of pushing fearless creativity based on razor-sharp strategy, has powered growth and breakthrough work for names like Disney, Augustinus Bader, Ruggable, and Blueland. Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, Chris currently lives in Brooklyn. When he isn't on set, he's home with his dog (Remi), tending to his many house plants, traveling somewhere beachy, or grabbing a margarita with friends.

Born and raised in Guadalajara, México. Bernardo's passion for computers began in his childhood as he used to animated simple games at the age of ten. He studied Animation and Digital Art specialized in Audiovisual Production. After that he start working on Videns, Quirk's partner company. At Videns he has coordinated the team of VFX and Motion Graphics for 9 years, as he is the connection between the Post Production team.
When he is not animating, you can find him traveling, playing football, watching TV series or Movies and listening music.

Annmarie Stec is a New York–based producer recognized for her ability to balance creative ambition with practical execution. With years of experience leading national commercial campaigns across a range of industries, she’s known for managing complex productions with precision while keeping collaboration and creativity at the forefront. She began her career at Quirk as a Production Assistant and, over the past seven years, has grown into her role as Senior Producer through her reliability, organization, and instinct for making things run seamlessly. With a sharp eye for scouting the perfect location — from NYC bodegas to Colorado mountain cabins to beaches along the California coast — Annmarie spots magic in the unexpected and brings the right creative details together on screen. From food and beauty to finance and wellness, she approaches every project with focus, adaptability, and a calm, solutions-driven mindset. When she’s not on set, you can find her exploring vintage shops in search of hidden

Ariel’s creative journey at Quirk began in 2017, when she joined the founders in a four-person office. She has since collaborated on hundreds of projects, from leading post-production for clients like Blueland, WordPress, and Augustinus Bader, to concepting and copywriting for Lovevery, Hanna Andersson, and Athena Club to directing for Hungryroot, Ethos, and Bloom. Her love for non-fiction and documentaries is always at the core of her work - making sure every output has a relatable and unmistakably human hook. Prior to Quirk, she worked as part of an in-house filmmaker team at YouTube, where she worked on ad campaigns for dozens of small business owners around New York City. Her love for video advertising began in her childhood when she and her brother would create commercials with their family camcorder about random items they found around the house in Madrid, Spain, where she grew up. When she's not at work, Ariel enjoys bike rides around Brooklyn, hiking in the Catskills, and especially, impromptu dance parties in the living room with her husband and two kids.

Chris is a Copywriter who hails from the distant land of Idaho. In 2021, he packed his bags and moved to Brooklyn (because apparently, that’s what writers do). Back in Boise, he got his start crafting campaigns for regional favorites and national brands like Blue Diamond Almonds, PATH, Funko, and Boeing. For the past four years at Quirk, Chris has helped brands of every size find their voice and tell their story to a national audience (whether it’s their first time on the big stage or their fiftieth). His goal is simple: make every brand feel like a success story worth talking about. A pop culture-loving, rootin’-tootin’ westerner who’s not really into cowboy stuff, Chris spends most of his time writing things; ads, short films, comic ideas, and the occasional line that makes a client say, “Oh, that’s good.” He also writes and hosts G-Splash, a New York-based pop culture podcast covering everything from blockbusters to B-sides.