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In this role, Ortiz “fuses sharp conceptual thinking with design-driven storytelling, transforming early-stage ideas into bold high-impact creative that drives the studio’s vision forward across every medium,” according to Versus. 

Ortiz comes to Versus after holding senior roles at Publicis Groupe and Taylor James where he crafted pitch treatments, campaign visualizations, and strategic presentations for high-profile clients. His background includes work in design, motion and film and has foundations in both creative development and visual storytelling. 

“Ortiz brings a rare blend of strategic thinking and visual storytelling that sits perfectly within Versus' approach. He’s more than a designer, he’s a creative translator, able to take raw ideas and shape them into something bold, clear, and visually powerful,” said Justin Barnes, founding partner, Versus, in a statement.