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With 15 years of experience in the creative space, I've worked across 2 continents in integrated agencies, client side and contracting for local and global clients. I enjoy creating and empowering brands in the digital space, finding new ways to connect brands to people. Above all, I believe in the power of an idea, regardless of the medium, and having fun doing it.
Experience
Freelance Creative Director
@R/GA
R/GA specializes in award-winning creative for digital, mobile, retail, out-of-home experiences and complex technology development and solutions. Current clients working with are Nokia Retail, Goldman Sachs, GHD and Unilever.
Location
London
Dates
November 2010 - Present
Creative Director (contract)
@Native Design
Native is a quality-focused consultancy working for leading international brands, crafting unique and exquisite user experiences in product, interaction and service design. I was responsible for the creative direction across multiple product UI's and help support key digital strategies for a very impressive client base.
Dates
August 2010 - October 2010
Creative Lead (contract)
@BBC - YouView
Helped set creative direction and ux standards for Canvas Project (now YouView) - a venture partnership between the BBC, ITV, BT, Five, Channel 4 and Talk Talk to develop a common interface for Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) in the UK.
Dates
March 2010 - August 2010
Creative Director
@ioko interactive
I helped ioko, the number one technical agency by the NMA, build its creative arm and new identity to ioko interactive. I managed all aspects of the creative services including digital strategy, team management and creative execution. Majority of the work included media and broadcast clients such as SeeSaw, Channel 5, FilmFlex & BBC.
Dates
July 2009 - April 2010
Senior Art Director / ACD
@SapientNitro
My role was engulfed with delivering massive design & build projects across multiple platforms, driving integrated marketing campaigns and helping on client strategy work. I was responsible for award winning sites like SkyNews and TimesOnline Archive. Other clients included: Sky, Sony, Vodafone, Nissan, Hyndai, O2, TheSun, BBC, Johnny Walker, Diageo, Unilever, Singapore Airlines and Sportingbet.
Dates
April 2005 - August 2009
Senior Art Director (contracti
@Davidosantos
I essentially ran my own business, working with talented partnerships, freelancing for a variety of agencies such as Ogilvy Lisbon, Euro RSCG, Atelier do Sul and Brandia as well as managing a handful of personal clients both nationally and across Europe. Key clients included Tivoli Hotels, McDonalds, ALNO, CIN, LeMeredien, Hilton and BMW.
Dates
February 2000 - March 2005
Senior Designer
@Context Creative (Canada)
Initially started as Fireworks Creative (integrated offering). My role included concepting designs and delivering creative solutions across multiple mediums. Main clients: CIBC, TD, Manulife Financial, GlaxoWellcome, Fidelity Investments, Ontario Hydro, Sprint Canada, Famous Players, Bell Mobility and Tyvek.
Dates
September 1995 - March 2000
Education
Sheridan College
Dates
1993 - 1997