Adam Gloo

Adam Gloo serves as Chief Creative Officer at Barbarian[1][3], leading creative work across brands including Samsung, American Express, Amex Labs, Citizen and Bulova[2]. Gloo has held executive creative leadership roles spanning integrated campaigns, brand strategy, advertising, digital products, and commerce[2]. Prior to joining Barbarian in February 2025[3], Gloo worked at Big Spaceship as Executive Creative Director from February 2021 to February 2025[4], and as Group Creative Director from September 2017 to February 2021[5]. Earlier positions include Creative Director at 360i from January 2015 to September 2017[6], following roles as Group Creative Director and Senior Art Director at the same firm[7][8]. Gloo holds an MFA in Computer Graphics Design from Rochester Institute of Technology[11] and a BA in Computer Science from SUNY Geneseo[12].