Glen Mcpherson Email & Phone Number

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Sydney, Australia

At Creature Lab, I’m proud to lead a creative studio that helps some of the world's biggest brands, businesses, and startups stand out in the digital age. We specialise in graphic design, social media, video production, motion graphics, UX/UI, mobile app development, websites, experiential design, and so much more.Visionary Leadership: Guiding a talented team to create compelling digital experiences that engage and inspire.Collaborative Culture: Cultivating a friendly environment that attracts top talent, ensuring every project is a rewarding experience.Strategic Innovation:Staying on top of industry trends to empower the team to deliver fresh and effective designs that exceed clients’ expectations.Brand Growth: Supporting brands in telling their stories through thoughtful design and impactful messaging.All Things Creative: Leading the team in crafting attention-grabbing social media campaigns and producing engaging video content, creating tailored solutions that elevate clients' brands and connect with their audiences.Client Partnership: Emphasising a friendly and flexible approach in client relationships, fostering collaboration and trust to achieve the best possible results.

Sydney, Australia

Appointment to a key leadership role within the Arnold agency to drive and define the digital design, creative, and technology disciplines. Recognised for displaying expert theoretical knowledge to underpin conceptual, strategic, design and technology-related decisions. A pivotal force for innovation and thought leadership, and a motivational team manager who works closely with all agency departments to ensure the highest calibre of creative outcome.• Consistently inspiring, motivating and mentoring team members to achieve award-winning creative results.• Experience and engagement oriented, with a passion for emergent technologies, ground-breaking interaction, and future-centric innovation.• Expertly skilled in the development of digital advertising campaigns, engagement platforms, mobile, social and strategic planning.• Self-motivated, articulate and eager to continually learn and be challenged.Clients Include:Jack Daniels, Volvo Automotive, Jaguar Automotive, Warner Bros. Entertainment, DC Comics, HBO, Rouge Magazine, Telstra Network, Atkins, Huawei Mobile, Nature's Own Vitamins, Cenovis, Sanofi, Procter & Gamble, Pantene, Herbal Essences, Olay, Oral-B, Head & Shoulders, Nice ‘n Easy, Vicks, Duracell, Pampers, Wella, SK-II, Eukanuba, REST Superannuation.

Sydney, Australia

An appointment actively leading the design and creative development of all major website, ecommerce, social and mobile projects. Working collaboratively with designers, developers, UX architects and the Director of Digital to develop ground-breaking digital platforms. Direct and mentor in-house and freelance designers, and manage external development partners. Responsible for the strategic, conceptual and creative experiences produced by Arnold Furnace, and ensuring they are innovative, thoughtful and effective.• Lead UI, UX and interaction designer on all major projects (web, mobile, experiential)• Have won multiple industry awards for innovation, effectiveness (RoI) and design.• Consultant for other departments when incorporating digital into campaign strategy, focusing on idea expansion, technical research and execution.• Actively participate in new business pitches and client meetings.Clients Include:Warner Bros. DC Comics, HBO, Rouge Magazine, Huawei Mobile, Procter & Gamble, Pantene, Herbal Essences, Olay, Oral-B, Head & Shoulders, Nice ‘n Easy, Vicks, Duracell, Pampers, Wella, SK-II, Eukanuba, Hewlett Packard, Telstra, Pugeot, Volvo, Jaguar, Carnival Cruises, REST Superannuation.

Sydney, Australia

Developed and honed a broad range of skills that led to an appointment as lead designer on multiple projects. Collaborated with senior creative and digital teams on numerous award winning campaigns and websites. Instilled usability, user experience and emotive design principles that shaped the core values of the digital department.• Lead designer for most major website and online campaigns.• Co-led a project that won a client award for effectiveness, and was subsequently used by the brand as a global benchmark.• Pro-actively developed applications and processes that increased the efficiency of client design staging, promotional email campaigns and other internal tasks.Clients included:Procter & Gamble (brands as per current position), GlaxoSmithKline, Nicabate, Olympus, Cadbury, Fairfax Media, Hamilton Island, Sanity Music Group, Vogels.

Sydney, Australia

During my career, I have been approached by numerous companies and individuals who have sought to employ my design and development services. As I have always worked full-time, I have a limited acceptance rate. Most clients accept this, and will work around my schedule, citing that the wait was worth it. By maintaining a strong design ethic, I have built a client base who can expect outstanding innovation and quality.• Design projects that focus on usability, accessibility, style and personality.• Strong design aesthetic and unsurpassed attention to detail.• Front-end development in HTML5, CSS3, jQuery and Flash.• Back-end development with ExpressionEngine framework.Clients include:Qantas Airlines, Hilton Hotels (NZ), Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Design King Company, Vitale Design, The Birthday Company.

Sydney, Australia

Exhibited high-level versatility and skill when leading an array of graphic, digital and development projects. Formed strong relationships with clients that led to a continuous stream of work for the company. Mentored junior designers and interns, to become strong and capable employees. Formally asked to present a talk at MTV Australia, to discuss their online presence and long term awareness strategy.• Forged a strong design ethic with intense attention to detail.• Developed sound abilities in Flash, HTML, CSS and jQuery. • Designed prominent websites and campaigns including the first MTV AVMA’s site.• Formed a strong working relationship with MTV, including strategy and consultation.Clients included:MTV Australia, MTV AVMA’s, Hopscotch Films, Odyssey 20/20, Crusty Demons, Ashton Property Group, Michelle Bridges, Guylian Chocolates, Mozo.

Sydney, Australia

A formative experience that allowed me to quickly gain recognition for my ability to design across various formats and mediums, mentor junior designers, and work to tight deadlines. Formed a strong collaborative bond with the Creative Director that allowed us to create some truly inspiring brand identities, advertising campaigns and digital experiences.• Exhibited versatility and creativity across multiple production mediums.• Worked on large-scale integrated campaigns for iconic Sydney events.• Rigorous development of key design and creative skills.Clients included:St.George OpenAir Cinema, MTV Australia, The Australian Government, Trish Nicol Agency, Tsuki, Watercooler Group, Good Vibes Music Festival, Dr Karl (radio).

Human-Computer Interaction: Studio Certificate, Cognitive Science And Computer Science & Engineering, Accreditation With Distinction

This course analyzed techniques of design such as rapid prototyping and evaluating interface alternatives, and how these practices inform.

Bachelor'S Degree, Design (Graphic Design, Digital, Visual Communication And Applied Arts), High Distinction

Majors in Digital Media (Digital design, development, interactive, 3D and video) and Applied Design (Product and marketing strategy).

Bachelor'S Degree, Art Education, Graduating With Distinction

Major in Digital Art and Design.