ESTABLISHED IN 2016 with one simple goal
HELP BRANDS WE BELIEVE IN DO GREAT WORK.
When a business hires multiple specialized agencies to manage their marketing and creative needs, they often spend more time managing agencies than they do on their work. Heart of the Sun was founded on the idea that an integrated group of strategic and creative professionals can work together to create a more streamlined experience and give brands back the time they need to focus on their business.
We build research-informed strategies which produce compelling creative, we use these assets to execute and optimize towards goals, and we do it all with impeccable service and honest communication.
We believe everything is marketing, and not the other way around. Our mission is to help make brands that we love become more awesome
Set the controls for heart of the sun
The bassline never changes
The Pink Floyd song, "Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun" is a free-form freak-out with two guitars, keys, and percussion in which the bass line never changes. This one element is the listener's reminder that they are still listening to the same jam, the recognizable mnemonic that glues it all together.
e|-------------------------|
B|-------------------------|
G|-------------------------|
D|----2-2-2-3-2-2-0-0-0-2--|
A|-------------------------|
E|-------------------------|
The bassline is the core in which all other music revolves. It allows the players to improvise, experiment, and thematically reinvent the song without falling apart.
With studios in TEXAS, Minnesota, and CALIFORNIA, as well as remote teammates from DENVER to Finland, the Engine is Red has grown from our original team of two to a team of two dozen dreamers, thinkers, and storytellers.
Austin, Texas
7601 South Congress Ave, Suite 310
Austin, Texas 78745
Staying true to the “keep Austin weird” credo, the talented team in our Austin, Texas studio continue to push the boundaries and create work that constantly leaves us all in awe.
love the ones you’re with
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
123 NORTH 3RD STREET, SUITE 606
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55401
The self proclaimed “fun office”, our Minnesota studio is located right in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, making the choices for office happy-hours endless.
SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA
7601 SOUTH CONGRESS AVE, SUITE 310
AUSTIN, TX 78745
Our flagship studio – where the team enjoys sunny days, sipping wine and creating work that inspires people to take action.
love your creative agency
Agency Leadership
Chris Denny
Founder & Lead Strategist
Drea Schulze
VP of Operations
Kalli Fishman
VP of Client Services
Mitch Kelly
VP of Creative
Project Leadership
Amy Schaus
Associate Copy Director
Chesley Roberts
Director of Digital Strategy
Chloe Mark
Associate Creative Director
Daryl Knight
Director of Interactive
Jenna Long
Senior Account Manager
Jessica Castro
Account Manager
Josh Johnson
Senior Account Manager
Josh Talbot
Senior Art Director
Mara Kiggins
Art Director
Stephen Kent
Director of Copy
Taylor Allen
Account Manager
Engineers
Charlotte Larson
Copywriter
Christian Gould
Senior Designer
Jacob Krump
Senior Designer
Patrick Finney
Senior Designer
Shaylon Elmore
Graphic Designer
Veronica Liddell
Finance and Operations Clerk
Love the ones you’re with
We want you to love working here, love working with us and love what you create.
Careers
IN-HOUSE ECOMMERCE DIGITAL SPECIALIST
The eCommerce Paid Advertising Specialist is responsible for creating, maintaining, and optimizing paid shopping campaigns through Google, Facebook, Tik Tok, Instacart, and other social platforms.
Learn MoreBRAND STRATEGIST
You are confident in exploring, ideating, and communicating various positioning strategies and approaches. You are fluent in developing brand hierarchies and value propositions that go beyond the competition and give our client’s an unfair advantage.
Learn MoreBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING MANAGER
We’re looking for an organized, solution-focused, energetic hybrid Business Development and Marketing Manager to foster strong client relationships and support the agency through both in-bound sales efforts and outbound marketing efforts.
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