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Cape Town, Wc, Za

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Direct, lead and manage a team of multi-disciplinary creatives to develop and execute the business strategy and vision for a large African retailer. Manage, mentor and art direct TV shoots, photography, in-store POS, various customer packages (direct marketing material) and develop the brand 'way forward' into the business' digital migration strategy. Improve the business standards of creative excellence and timeliness. Assist in the allocation of creative resources to the studio. Resolve… Show more Direct, lead and manage a team of multi-disciplinary creatives to develop and execute the business strategy and vision for a large African retailer. Manage, mentor and art direct TV shoots, photography, in-store POS, various customer packages (direct marketing material) and develop the brand 'way forward' into the business' digital migration strategy. Improve the business standards of creative excellence and timeliness. Assist in the allocation of creative resources to the studio. Resolve functional conflicts through consultation with function heads. Show less

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Conceptualise creative communication and design solutions for a large retail brand (Checkers). From Campaigns, TVCs, digital ... to the humble ROP.Focus being on their premium range of food offerings, and their overall brand communication evolution. Additional tasks and skills include food styling and art direction, as well as the overseeing/managing the creative workflow and team.As Creative Group Head I served as the principle creative lead (Art Direction) and reviewed… Show more Conceptualise creative communication and design solutions for a large retail brand (Checkers). From Campaigns, TVCs, digital ... to the humble ROP.Focus being on their premium range of food offerings, and their overall brand communication evolution. Additional tasks and skills include food styling and art direction, as well as the overseeing/managing the creative workflow and team.As Creative Group Head I served as the principle creative lead (Art Direction) and reviewed copy prior to it being seen by the creative director. I was also involved in the mentoring and development of members of my team and supported the Creative Director where needed. I ensured that work was delivered to scope, time and budget. An experienced presenter and senior-level client contact with a passion for retail creative/strategies. Show less

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Through-the-line Art Director. Brand activations being my specialty.Worked on successful pitches (RCS & Engen). Received international and local awards and finalists: John Caples (International), The Loeries Awards (South Africa) and Assegai Direct Marketing Awards (South Africa). Additionally, as a creative team, we were responsible for the development of junior teams on BTL collateral. Worked on a variety of large/international brands: Amarula Cream, Savanna Cider… Show more Through-the-line Art Director. Brand activations being my specialty.Worked on successful pitches (RCS & Engen). Received international and local awards and finalists: John Caples (International), The Loeries Awards (South Africa) and Assegai Direct Marketing Awards (South Africa). Additionally, as a creative team, we were responsible for the development of junior teams on BTL collateral. Worked on a variety of large/international brands: Amarula Cream, Savanna Cider, Klipdrift, RCS, Engen, Santam, PEPSI ... to name a few. Show less

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Brands worked on: Levis, Struik publications, CWD and other smaller brand building projects (Mainly restaurants and boutique stores.)

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

I was fortunate to be part of the team that developed and launched South Africa's first low-cost airline, MANGO. Winning it the International Budgie Airline Award for its 2007 marketing campaign.Other brand communication I worked on: heat magazine, ZOO, FHM, Mitsubishi, JHI, DELL and some smaller boutique brands.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Working alongside senior creative teams on conceptualising creative communications on a broad range of brands. SAB, Nestle and Renault.

Ba Creative Brand Communication, Art Direction

Bachelor'S Degree, Creative Brand Communication (Art Direction)