Ian is passionate about creativity. With over 30 years as a creative specialist, he is a highly experienced and awarded Art Director and Graphic Designer. He is a strategic thinker and creative conceptualiser with skills in design and image manipulation. Having experience across numerous brands and projects he is proficient with the full spectrum of printed and electronic mediums. His visual talents are complemented with strong project management skills, as well as being an effective communicator and team player.
EXPERIENCE
• 1 Year as Senior Designer managing UNE's design unit
• 30 Years in creative industry as a Graphic Designer and Art Director
• 15 years at Queensland’s leading advertising agency
• 5 years as Associate Creative Director leading creative for key clients
• 5 years operating a freelance design and digital company
• Created numerous projects for complex organisations (global brands, universities, state and local governments)
• Understand and comply with best practice over a wide variety of printed and digital materials
• Performed in fast-paced, high-pressure environments over a long period
• Have the ability to manage, prioritise and communicate on multiple projects simultaneously
• Undertaken training and complied with data privacy and data security practices
• Undertaken training and complied with anti-bribery and anti-corruption practices
QUALITIES
• A responsive, transparent and sensitive communicator
• Resilient under pressure
• Highly professional when managing different types of stakeholders
• Diligent in handling sensitive and confidential information
• Compliant when following protocols, procedures and processes
• Adaptable to new technology and ways of thinking
• Disciplined and motivated to work autonomously
• Can enact strategic thinking and problem-solving
• A friendly team player who enjoys collaborating.
SKILLS
• Conceptualising visual ideas and the ability to package, present and sell them
• Art Direction (video, animation, visual effects, audio, photography and illustration)
• Graphic Design (logos, graphics, typography, imagery, animation, digital assets, brochures and documents)
• Create finished art to specifications observing best practice for various mediums
• Image Retoucher at a professional standard
• Clear and friendly verbal communicator
• Suitable written capability (correspondence, presentations, rationals, style guides)
• Creative problem solver and strategic thinker
• Production supervision and management for printed and digital assets
• Extensive experience using Adobe Creative Suite
AWARDS
CANNES LIONS
1 x silver | Outdoor | Auckland Regional Council
2 x bronze | Outdoor | Auckland Regional Council
1 x silver | Outdoor | Auckland Regional Council
2 x bronze | Outdoor | Auckland Regional Council
BADC Awards – Brisbane Art Director and Design Club
2 x Gold
7 x Silver
11 x Bronze
2 x Gold
7 x Silver
11 x Bronze
ADMA – Association for Data-driven Marketing and Advertising
Design finalist | State Library of Queensland brochure
Design finalist | State Library of Queensland brochure
PICA – Printing Industry Craftsmanship awards
Gold | All Hallows School prospectus
Gold | All Hallows School prospectus