Whether it's a boutique hot shop, a worldwide agency or a direct to client project, it won't change my love of doing excellent creative work. It’s such a rewarding feeling making great ideas happen.
Over the years I’ve gained invaluable experience of creative strategy and communication. I’m client-friendly (according to clients) and happy to present my own ideas or teamwork, where I’m pragmatic but always willing to argue a good cause.
Earlier in my career I was responsible for creatively directing up to 8 junior teams, including hiring & firing. Plus working in a worldwide company I travelled extensively, usually linking up with sister agencies and supervising projects at home and abroad.
These days I'm a quick but safe pair of hands on the freelance circuit, mainly working solo as a hybrid writer/art director.
I’ve enjoyed the ride and - cliché alert - I still really do.
Experience
Freelance Creative Director
Don Barclay Creative Communication
Freelance Creative Director
London Advertising
June 2016 – Sept 2017 • London, UK
Senior Creative/Head of Art
Tag: London
2012 – Sept 2015 • Soho, London
Hands-on, fast turnaround retail.
Senior Creative
The Red Brick Road
2009 – 2012 • Soho, London.
Full on Tesco with a smattering of other clients.
Creative Partner
KnealeBarclay - Creative Consultancy
2008 – 2009 • Soho, London.
Working direct to clients and in agencies – great fun.
Art Director then Creative Group Head
Lowe Howard Spink
1989 – 2008 • Knightsbridge/South Ken, London.
THE agency. THE time of my life.
Awards
the last count
BTA Gold, Cannes Silver, Creative Circle Gold, Campaign Press Silver, multiple D&AD entries,
Royal TV Society Gold, Newslink Radio Winner.