Pam Fujimoto, executive creative director at WONGDOODY LA, can say one thing with certainty about her job: “I hope they let me stay here.” While that sentiment is mostly in jest, Pam’s career path, beginning and ending at WONGDOODY with a few stops at other agencies in the middle, definitely proves being in the right place with the right mix of philosophy and people makes work feel a lot less like, well, work.
“Advertising is more than a creative field — it uses both sides of your brain equally, which is why it interested me,” Pam says. “It seemed fun, but like a legit job.” With an ever-growing trophy case of industry awards and a clientele list that includes Dickies, Absolut, T-Mobile and most recently Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, it’s evident she’s got the analytical creativity advertising demands down pat. Pam also credits her continued success to her natural curiosity, a healthy dose of tenacity and an approach to the intersection of life and work that allows her to enjoy both fully. In fact, just wait until you find out where she completed this interview!