Head of Strategy, Episode Four

I’ve had the privilege of working closely with Calvin Lyte, and he is truly the creative director you want on your team. Calvin brings a rare mix of sharp design instincts, calm leadership, and a kind, patient approach that instantly builds trust with clients and teammates. He helped lead some of our biggest brand initiatives, including the Recipe for Innovation experiential activations for Invesco across NYC, Miami, Atlanta, and Chicago. Whether he’s shaping the creative vision for a large-scale event or jumping in to design banners, logos, print ads, decks, or websites, everything he touches gets better. Calvin is steady, talented, collaborative, and endlessly reliable. Any team would be lucky to have him.

Account Director, Episode Four

I was lucky enough to work as an Account Director with Calvin at Episode Four, where he was the lead Creative Director on the particular client I oversaw. In my time working with Calvin, he proved to be not only a briliant creative, but a calm, empathetic, encouraging leader that any organization would hugely benefit from.

Calvin oversaw some of the most impactful and unexpected activations for our particular client, which led incredible results, renewals, and even new business. I could completely trust him to put the highest level of creativity, consideration, and thoughtfulness into every idea he put forth. He went above and beyond in managing the junior creatives as well, giving them guidance and a spotlight to step forward, learn, grow, and shine. Whether we were planning a series of events, experiential activations, talent-led live demonstrations, or simply updating a deck - I knew that Calvin would always deliver the highest quality of work, while ensuring the team felt motivated and encouraged every step of the way.

In addition to being a fantastic Creative Director, Calvin brings several characteristics and personal traits that truly set him apart. He keeps a level of cool and calm that ensures the team is laser focused and level headed even amidst tight timelines, heavy workloads, demanding clients, and stressful schedules. Calvin is the kind of person you leave a meeting with feeling energized, confident, and excited for next steps, no matter the work load. He represented our agency with pride to clients and vendors alike, quickly hitting it off and bonding with anyone we met along the way. Calvin is one of the rare breeds in advertising who can do incredible work, while also making it fun and leaving people more inspired than he found them. I cannot recommend Calvin more highly for any Creative position, and I sincerely hope I have the chance to work with him again.

Creative Director, Episode Four

Calvin is a one of a kind Creative Director. A wonderful person, creative and professional. He’s the ultimate problem solver and voice of reason on a team. He comes at every brief with a sense of calm and logic and is always happy to execute projects big and small. He brings thoughtful ideas and tons of production expertise across content and design and is never afraid to get into the nitty gritty, proactively and with grace. Anyone would be lucky to have Calvin on their team.

Founding Partner, Episode Four, Heathlander & RYA

In his time at Episode Four Calvin was one of our most senior and valuable creatives. He is very strong conceptually but also willing to roll up his sleeves and make the work. A skilled art director and designer, he definitely made us better. He's also a lovely guy and always a pleasure to be around. I can confidently endorse him as a creative, as a senior manager and as great colleague. You'd be lucky to have him on your team.

Founder, RYA, Episode Four & Heathlander

I had the pleasure of working with Calvin during his time at Episode Four, where he consistently demonstrated exceptional creative talent and professionalism. As a Senior Creative, he brought a rare combination of design precision, conceptual strength, and genuine curiosity that elevated every project he touched.

Calvin has an instinct for visual storytelling and a tireless work ethic that makes him an invaluable creative partner. He’s collaborative, kind, and committed to producing work that not only looks great but connects meaningfully with audiences. Any team would be fortunate to have his energy, creativity, and craftsmanship.

Managing Director, Episode Four, RYA & Heathlander

I was very lucky to work closely with Calvin on some of our biggest accounts at Episode Four, including Goldman Sachs. He brought such a rare mix of creative vision and calm leadership to every project, no matter how complex. From global campaigns to high-stakes client shoots, he always found smart, human ideas that elevated the work. He's a strategic thinker, warm collaborator and a really wonderful creative partner. Any team would be lucky to have his talent, perspective and heart in the mix.

Group Creative Director

“It’s tricky writing just one isolated recommendation of Calvin, as I’ve had the good personal fortune and professional luck to have worked with him in several capacities over the past nearly 9 years.

It is then with some expertise, that I say, Calvin Lyte is the real deal.

If you’re ever in the market for an accomplished and thoughtful designer, conceptually razor sharp art director and all around calm, collected and snappily dressed gentleman, then you can call off the search. You’re done.

Calvin’s all those things and many more besides. It’s been a rare pleasure working with him, on and off across several different companies and as independent colleagues. It’s also reassuring to see in him evidence that talent and success can still be paired with humility and a desire to always improve.

I’d recommend him without a seconds pause and suspect if you have the chance to work with him, you will too.”

Executive Director, VCU Brandcenter, Vann was Calvin’s mentor

“Calvin is an amazing creative. Smart, thoughtful and strategic. Any team would be well served to have him.”

Owner, Waren Eakins Inc

“I worked with Calvin when I was ECD at Mcgarry Bowen. Calvin is a sharp designer, hard worker and all around good guy.”

Executive Creative Director at McCann

“It was my great pleasure to have Calvin on my team for a couple of years, primarily on the Cigna and Nikon accounts. He could be counted on to bring impeccable taste and great creative instincts to every assignment. A true professional, he would commit himself fully to each new brief, always bringing the same high level of care and craft to the task at hand. I also remember Calvin as person of great personal integrity. He cared about his partner, and he cared about the success of the group. I would not hesitate for even a second in recommending him wholeheartedly to any Creative Director.”

Group Creative Director at 360i

“Calvin rocks! He’s one of those designers who can take on a project and run with it solo as well as collaborate when needed. Calm, thoughtful and dependable, he can always be counted on to bring whatever he’s working on to the next level. Would love to have a Calvin at every job I have!”

Integrated Creative Director-Writer

“I had the pleasure of working with Calvin on Verizon at mcgarrybowen. Calvin is one of those people you can always count on to be one of the first ones in and the last ones out. His tireless effort was only matched by his great attitude, and keen eye for design. Truly a pleasure to work with.”