Darian Schmidt

We are Derris, a brand consultancy and an Orchestra company based in New York City and London. As storytellers, we challenge conventional thinking. We build narratives for brands and find the best channels to tell those stories through strategy, positioning, experiences, content and communications. Since 2013, we've disrupted several industries and built brands that have transformed entire categories, including Warby Parker, Reformation, Everlane, Good American, Harry's, Bombas, Ruggable, ABC Home, Supergoop!, and Away. Derris Core Values: A team that succeeds and fails together. Always learning and committed to your personal growth. Supportive, respectful and inclusive. Best in class and having fun doing it. Determined and dynamic. Our company's mission is only possible with the diversity of thought that comes from the varied life experiences of the team members that comprise our dynamic community. We strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and brings their true selves to work each day. Derris is an Orchestra company. Orchestra is a strategic communications and marketing company built for today’s complex and fragmented world. The company combines executive advisory, strategy development, and tactical execution across channels—with 700+ experts across consumer and lifestyle, technology, nonprofit and philanthropy, real estate, sports, travel, hospitality and more.