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ACD / Senior Creative
David Johnson
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London, United Kingdom
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20+ years creative experience working in various advertising and marketing agencies in the Dubai and UK. Capable of performing both as an Copywriter & Art Director with a knack for coming up with big ideas across a broad range of channels (Digital, TV, Press/Poster).
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English
Fluently
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Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Full time contractor
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My experience
2022 - ?
job
ACD Copy Lead - Ladbrokes
Entain.
Copywriting, Creative direction, Art Direction, Team Leadership
2020 - 2022
freelance
Senior Creative
Various UK Creative Agencies.
Copywriting, Art Direction
2019 - 2019
job
Senior Creative
Geometry (Dubai).
Copywriting, Art Direction
2018 - 2019
job
Senior Creative
Wunderman Thompson (Dubai).
Copywriting, Art Direction
2015 - 2018
freelance
Senior Creative
Various UK Creative Agencies.
Copywriting, Art Direction
2014 - 2015
job
Senior Creative
Horizon FCB.
I joined Horizon FCB on a freelance basis with the intention of a permanent role beginning 2nd quarter of 2015. Here I partnered with the CD and Senior Art Directors on the agency’s leading accounts of Citibank, TRESemme, Nivea and Oasis Mall, as well as new business pitches to deliver conceptual ideas for radio, press, experiential, activation and the occasional digital brief.
Copywriting, Art Direction
2012 - 2014
job
Senior Creative
Drive Dentsu (Dubai).
Art Direction | Copywriting | Digital Marketing | User Experience
Drive Dentsu is a future forward thinking marketing and communication network servicing the MENA region. We provide bespoke solutions that bridge the gap between commercial possibilities and creative resolution, while delivering effectiveness for our clients.
As part of the Dentsu Global Network, Drive benefits from the collective knowledge, tools and expertise spanning over 110 countries, 37,000 employees spread across over 160 offices worldwide.
◙ Created Dubai Lynx 2013 and MENA Cristal 2013 award winning work for Toyota 86 with over 750,000 app downloads.
◙ Nominated for Toyota RAV4 digital engagement work at MENA Cristal 2014.
◙ Responsible for complete overhaul and redesign of Drive Dentsu website and other online platforms.
◙ Developed, directed and produced online and offline creative concepts for Drive Dentsu's major clients Toyota, Radisson and Toshiba.
◙ Helped kick-start and grow the level of digital understanding within the agency and educate its clients.
◙ Worked directly with developers and producers to deliver online and offline creative projects on time and within budgets.
Drive Dentsu is a future forward thinking marketing and communication network servicing the MENA region. We provide bespoke solutions that bridge the gap between commercial possibilities and creative resolution, while delivering effectiveness for our clients.
As part of the Dentsu Global Network, Drive benefits from the collective knowledge, tools and expertise spanning over 110 countries, 37,000 employees spread across over 160 offices worldwide.
◙ Created Dubai Lynx 2013 and MENA Cristal 2013 award winning work for Toyota 86 with over 750,000 app downloads.
◙ Nominated for Toyota RAV4 digital engagement work at MENA Cristal 2014.
◙ Responsible for complete overhaul and redesign of Drive Dentsu website and other online platforms.
◙ Developed, directed and produced online and offline creative concepts for Drive Dentsu's major clients Toyota, Radisson and Toshiba.
◙ Helped kick-start and grow the level of digital understanding within the agency and educate its clients.
◙ Worked directly with developers and producers to deliver online and offline creative projects on time and within budgets.
Art Direction, Copywriting
2008 - 2012
freelance
Midweight Creative
Various UK Creative Agencies.
◙ Good Technology, Grey, RKCR Y&R, Exposure and Inferno (All UK agencies)
In 2007 influenced by the digital revolution that was sweeping the UK advertising industry my creative partner and I recognised that we needed to broaden our skill set and sort work at a number of leading edge Digital agencies. This was an exciting period as we were able to apply our ATL thinking to the rapidly developing digital landscape creating industry recognised work for Microsoft, Xbox, Christian Aid and the NHS.
◙ Clients worked: Microsoft, Nokia, Xbox, Bing, Tiger Beer, Orange, BBC, NHS, Audi, Samsung, Aquafresh, Allianz.
In 2007 influenced by the digital revolution that was sweeping the UK advertising industry my creative partner and I recognised that we needed to broaden our skill set and sort work at a number of leading edge Digital agencies. This was an exciting period as we were able to apply our ATL thinking to the rapidly developing digital landscape creating industry recognised work for Microsoft, Xbox, Christian Aid and the NHS.
◙ Clients worked: Microsoft, Nokia, Xbox, Bing, Tiger Beer, Orange, BBC, NHS, Audi, Samsung, Aquafresh, Allianz.
Copywriting, Art Direction
2005 - 2008
freelance
Junior Creative
Various UK Creative Agencies.
◙ VCCP, JWT, Leo Burnett and Grand Union (All UK agencies).
My working introduction to the advertising industry was a steady diet of ATL conceptual thinking in Art direction and Copywriting along with my creative partner at some of London’s most respected agencies. Here I was able to learn the craft, dedication and develop a strong work ethic that has helped me continually produce creative ideas throughout my career.
◙ Clients worked: Kelloggs, Nestle, Nokia, Nivea, Land Rover, Trident Chewing Gum, Nintendo, Becks Bier, McDonalds
My working introduction to the advertising industry was a steady diet of ATL conceptual thinking in Art direction and Copywriting along with my creative partner at some of London’s most respected agencies. Here I was able to learn the craft, dedication and develop a strong work ethic that has helped me continually produce creative ideas throughout my career.
◙ Clients worked: Kelloggs, Nestle, Nokia, Nivea, Land Rover, Trident Chewing Gum, Nintendo, Becks Bier, McDonalds
Copywriting, Art Direction
2002 - 2004
freelance
Creative Internships
Various UK Creative Agencies.
◙ Wieden & Kennedy, AMV, TBWA, Saatchi & Saatchi, RKCR Y&R, Publicis.
Fresh out of university, the glory years of being book bashed by some of the best (and occasionally the worst) creatives in the business
Fresh out of university, the glory years of being book bashed by some of the best (and occasionally the worst) creatives in the business
Art Direction, Copywriting
My education
1998
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2001
Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design
Bachelors, Art & Graphic Design
Bachelors, Art & Graphic Design
1997
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1998
Middlesex
Foundation, Art
Foundation, Art
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