Abbe Sublett is a Creative Director and VP-level design leader based in New York.

She has spent the last 15 years building brands, leading global creative teams, and shaping how companies tell their stories across media, publishing, and culture.

Most recently, Abbe served as VP, Global Head of Design at IPG Mediabrands, where she partnered directly with the global CMO, CGO, and executive leadership to lead the agency’s brand, marketing, growth, and creative systems across regions. Her work spans everything from major brand launches and event platforms to editorial storytelling, executive presentations, and digital experiences used by teams around the world.

Before that, she held senior roles at McCann Worldgroup and Justworks, working at the intersection of design, strategy, and growth. Across agencies and in-house teams, she has built and led multidisciplinary groups of designers, art directors, and creatives, helping organizations translate complex ideas into clear, resonant work.

Alongside her leadership work, Abbe maintains a deep, hands-on creative practice. Her background in typography, illustration, and visual storytelling informs everything she does, from brand systems to book design to experimental personal projects. She is also the founder of By The Cover, a publication exploring book design, reading culture, and the quiet power of visual storytelling.

Abbe works with companies, publishers, and founders who want design that is not just beautiful, but thoughtful, strategic, and lasting.

Download her resume here.