James Zwadlo

Creative Director & Motion Designer

French-born and self-taught. Twenty years turning impossible briefs into work the world actually watches — from eSports to arenas. Founder of Impossible Brief, long-time Creative Director for The Chainsmokers (the #1 Billboard album Memories…Do Not Open + the world tour). Now freelance, still pushing.

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Years in
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World record —
lyric video, 24h

Clients & collaborators

Recognition

2017YouTube World Record — “Something Just Like This”, 9M views in 24h (broke Bieber's record)
Monaco 40 Under 40 — laureate, creative innovation & industry impact
Illustrated portrait of James Zwadlo