Planted in Japan.
Grown in Toronto.
Blossoming in New York.

As a child growing up in a bicultural home in rural Japan, my family (to this day) never had a TV. So luckily for me, I had to find more creative ways to tap into culture and art.

Now, I approach my creativity the same way.

Experience

TBWA\Chiat\Day - New York / Art Director (2025)

SHiFT Midtown - New York / Art Director (2024)
KSU x IFA Paris - New York / Art Director (2024)

SCHÖN! SWITZERLAND - New York / Production Assistant (2024)
Unity Charity - Toronto / Art Director (2022 - 2023)

Education
Miami Ad School - New York / Art Director Program (2023 - 2025)
University of Toronto - Toronto / BA, Psychology (2021 - 2022)
Waseda University - Tokyo / BA, Liberal Arts (2019 - 2023)

Press
"Doritos Crash the Super Bowl" Variety (2025)
"Meet May Ruzicka" Canvas Rebel (2024)
"A Feast For Your Eyes" Applied Arts (2024)
"Reach Charities Without Reaching In Your Pockets" Ad Ruby (2024)
"Feed New York" Ad Ruby (2024)
"Streams Into Donations" Ad Stasher (2024)

"Creative Way to Solve Food Waste" Ad Stasher (2024)
"#WhyVote USA" Creative Conscience (2024)

"Interview with May Ruzicka" Muse World (2024)

TBWA\Chiat\Day - New York / Art Director (2025)

SHiFT Midtown - New York / Art Director (2024)

KSU x IFA Paris - New York / Art Director (2024)

SCHÖN! SWITZERLAND - New York / Production Assistant (2024)
Unity Charity - Toronto / Art Director (2022 - 2023)

Education
Miami Ad School - New York / Art Director Program (2023 - 2025)
University of Toronto - Toronto / BA, Psychology (2021 - 2022)
Waseda University - Tokyo / BA, Liberal Arts (2019 - 2023)

Press
"Meet May Ruzicka" Canvas Rebel (2024)
"A Feast For Your Eyes" Applied Arts (2024)
"Reach Charities Without Reaching In Your Pockets" Ad Ruby (2024)
"Feed New York" Ad Ruby (2024)
"Streams Into Donations" Ad Stasher (2024)

"Creative Way to Solve Food Waste" Ad Stasher (2024)
"#WhyVote USA" Creative Conscience (2024)

"Interview with May Ruzicka" (2024)

Awards

Graphis New Talent 2025 - Gold
Graphis New Talent 2025 - Silver

Graphis New Talent 2025 - Silver
The ANDY's Awards 2025 - Shortlist (so far)

Doritos Crash The Super Bowl 2025 - Top 25

The Clio Music Awards 2025 - Digital/Mobile - Silver

The Clio Music Awards 2025 - Experience/Activation - Silver

The Clio Music Awards 2025 - Innovation - Silver

Indigo Design Award 2025 - Innovative Use of Mobile Tech - Silver

Indigo Design Award 2025 - Packaging Design - Silver

Indigo Design Award 2025 - Interaction Design - Silver

Indigo Design Award 2025 - Apps - Bronze

Communication Arts Advertising 2024 - Winner

Communication Arts Interactive 2024 - Winner
Applied Arts 2024 - Winner

The One Club - Delta x WAATBP 2024 - Winner
VEGA Awards 2024 Apps & Softwares - Platinum Winner

NYX Awards 2024: Mobile App - Mobile App - Grand Winner

NYX Awards 2024: Mobile App - Music & Audio - Grand Winner

Summit Creative Awards 2024: Best Idea Never Produced - Silver

Summit Creative Awards 2024: Public Service - Silver

MUSE Creative Awards 2024 - Gold

MUSE Creative Awards 2024 - Silver

Marcom Awards 2024 - Platinum

Marcom Awards 2024 - Gold

Cannes Future Lions 2024 - Shortlist
The Clio Awards 2024: Partnerships & Collaborations - Shortlist
The Clio Awards 2024: Integrated - Shortlist
New York Advertising Festival 2024 - Shortlist

Communication Arts Typography 2024 - Shortlist
Young Shark Awards 2024 - Shortlist

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Email: mayruzicka@gmail.com

Planted in Japan.Grown in Toronto.Blossoming in New York.

Planted in Japan.Grown in Toronto.Blossoming in New York.

Planted in Japan.Grown in Toronto.Blossoming in New York.

As a child growing up in a bicultural home in rural Japan, my family (to this day) never had a TV. So luckily for me, I had to find more creative ways to tap into culture and art. Now, I approach my creativity the same way.

As a child growing up in a bicultural home in rural Japan, my family (to this day) never had a TV. So luckily for me, I had to find more creative ways to tap into culture and art. Now, I approach my creativity the same way.

As a child growing up in a bicultural home in rural Japan, my family (to this day) never had a TV. So luckily for me, I had to find more creative ways to tap into culture and art. Now, I approach my creativity the same way.

As a child growing up in a bicultural home in rural Japan, my family (to this day) never had a TV. So luckily for me, I had to find more creative ways to tap into culture and art. Now, I approach my creativity the same way.

Experience

Awards

Planted in Japan.
Grown in Toronto.
Blossoming in New York.

Planted in Japan.
Grown in Toronto.
Blossoming in New York.

Planted in Japan.
Grown in Toronto.
Blossoming in New York.

As a child growing up in a bicultural home in rural Japan, my family (to this day) never had a TV. So luckily for me, I had to find more creative ways to tap into culture and art.

Now, I approach my creativity the same way.

As a child growing up in a bicultural home in rural Japan, my family (to this day) never had a TV. So luckily for me, I had to find more creative ways to tap into culture and art.

Now, I approach my creativity the same way.

As a child growing up in a bicultural home in rural Japan, my family (to this day) never had a TV. So luckily for me, I had to find more creative ways to tap into culture and art.

Now, I approach my creativity the same way.

As a child growing up in a bicultural home in rural Japan, my family (to this day) never had a TV. So luckily for me, I had to find more creative ways to tap into culture and art.

Now, I approach my creativity the same way.