I am a fun loving idiot.
A concept oriented art director cursed with a Kiwi-American accent and a wordy past.
With a B.A. in creative writing, an M.Sc. in brand strategy,
and an array of inter-continental work experience to draw
upon, you can depend
on me to create the spectacularly stupid.
Though quite capable of ‘sensible’ work, I believe there is great power in fun, and distinction in the absurd.
Beyond the fun and games, the work I enjoy solves real problems, for real people, with a tangible connection to the brand.
I like strong product truths, well integrated ideas, user centered design, falafel, and the word falafel.
Clients you’ve heard of include Fanta, Jagermeister, Porsche, Citroën, Somersby, and subsidiaries of Ferrero, Mondelez, Nestle, and Air France. I’ve had work produced across Europe and Asia.
Experience
Art Director
Proximity, Düsseldorf
2019 – Present
Creative Intern
Ogilvy, Ho Chi Minh City
Oct – Dec, 2018
Creative Intern
BETC, Paris
July – Sept, 2018
Creative Intern
UncleGrey, Copenhagen
April – June, 2018
Product Designer
Zalando, Berlin
2017 – 2018
Teacher & Community Manager
US Peace Corps, Namibia
2015 – 2017
Education
MSc, Strategy & Innovation
Steinbeis SMI, Berlin
2017 – 2019
Diploma, Art Direction
Miami Ad School, Berlin
2017 – 2019
BA, English & Creative Writing
University of California, Irvine
2011 – 2015