With over 25 years as an art director and then a strategic-thinking creative director I’ve experience in many types of brief, client and channel.

From big idea platforms with a clear central idea to simple one-off, quick concept solutions. TV & radio scripts, print, posters, social, content or an integrated combination of everything.

I led one of the North’s largest and most successful creative depts for over a decade. It’s given me a huge amount of knowledge and experience.

Pitching for new business, helping to push existing accounts, spotting opportunities or unearthing the gold. I can help to see things with fresh eyes and give an injection of energy.

I’ve built and shaped creative depts that navigate the ever-changing needs of clients and direction of the industry. Creating ways of working that get the most out of the creative work as well as internal processes that give efficient, smooth operation. 

There’s a lot of skills, tips and techniques that can help a creative dept to push on. Finding new angles, strategies and ways to develop their skills and talent. Helping agencies reach the next level.

Working directly with clients has always been a huge part of my role, helping them find the work and creative answers they need. And I’m now equally happy to work with clients direct on their work as with agencies. From concept to campaign work, or even helping internal creative teams.

And I also have a range of contacts that can help with strategy, production and design, if you need a little more than creative.