I’ve worked in the creative industry for 30 years, starting my career at Trademark Design in 1995. From early on I developed a strong skill in writing brand guidelines and corporate identity manuals, which led to opportunities at agencies specifically seeking expertise in brand application and template development. In 2002, I joined TBWA Gavin Reddy, working on major accounts including Edgars, MTN, Nissan, Heineken and the Department of Trade and Industry. Within a year, I was promoted to Studio Manager, leading a capable team across multiple high-profile accounts. After a contract in London focused on brand identity controls, I returned to South Africa to head the DTP Studio at MetropolitanRepublic, running the MTN account—the country’s largest at the time. I built and managed a full studio team, delivering top-quality work while creating a collaborative environment that became a model of efficiency and team spirit. My success there led to also managing a second studio at The Jupiter Drawing Room, overseeing about 20 staff in total. I later rejoined TBWA’s network as Senior Finished Art Manager at GRID Worldwide, contributing to the MTN brand refresh among other projects. Since then, I’ve freelanced for agencies in both South Africa and London, managing artwork production and delivering brand consistency for global clients such as Reckitt (Nurofen, Dettol, Finish, Vanish, Air Wick, Enfamil, Durex, Gaviscon, Lysol, Scholl) as well as numerous DStv and Supersport campaigns. With over 20 years’ leadership in artwork management and graphic design, I have a proven track record in optimising workflows, ensuring brand integrity, and mentoring teams to perform at their best. I’m hands-on, proactive, and reliable—able to manage the busiest studios while keeping projects accurate and on time. While I haven’t yet worked with DAM tools like Wrike or Lucid Link, I learn quickly and am confident in my ability to adopt new systems and enhance team productivity. The best way to reach me is via WhatsApp at_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_.

Ian Dally

I’ve worked in the creative industry for 30 years, starting my career at Trademark Design in 1995. From early on I developed a strong skill in writing brand guidelines and corporate identity manuals, which led to opportunities at agencies specifically seeking expertise in brand application and template development. In 2002, I joined TBWA Gavin Reddy, working on major accounts including Edgars, MTN, Nissan, Heineken and the Department of Trade and Industry. Within a year, I was promoted to Studio Manager, leading a capable team across multiple high-profile accounts. After a contract in London focused on brand identity controls, I returned to South Africa to head the DTP Studio at MetropolitanRepublic, running the MTN account—the country’s largest at the time. I built and managed a full studio team, delivering top-quality work while creating a collaborative environment that became a model of efficiency and team spirit. My success there led to also managing a second studio at The Jupiter Drawing Room, overseeing about 20 staff in total. I later rejoined TBWA’s network as Senior Finished Art Manager at GRID Worldwide, contributing to the MTN brand refresh among other projects. Since then, I’ve freelanced for agencies in both South Africa and London, managing artwork production and delivering brand consistency for global clients such as Reckitt (Nurofen, Dettol, Finish, Vanish, Air Wick, Enfamil, Durex, Gaviscon, Lysol, Scholl) as well as numerous DStv and Supersport campaigns. With over 20 years’ leadership in artwork management and graphic design, I have a proven track record in optimising workflows, ensuring brand integrity, and mentoring teams to perform at their best. I’m hands-on, proactive, and reliable—able to manage the busiest studios while keeping projects accurate and on time. While I haven’t yet worked with DAM tools like Wrike or Lucid Link, I learn quickly and am confident in my ability to adopt new systems and enhance team productivity. The best way to reach me is via WhatsApp at_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_.

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I’ve worked in the creative industry for 30 years, starting my career at Trademark Design in 1995. From early on I developed a strong skill in writing brand guidelines and corporate identity manuals, which led to opportunities at agencies specifically seeking expertise in brand application and template development.

In 2002, I joined TBWA Gavin Reddy, working on major accounts including Edgars, MTN, Nissan, Heineken and the Department of Trade and Industry. Within a year, I was promoted to Studio Manager, leading a capable team across multiple high-profile accounts.

After a contract in London focused on brand identity controls, I returned to South Africa to head the DTP Studio at MetropolitanRepublic, running the MTN account—the country’s largest at the time. I built and managed a full studio team, delivering top-quality work while creating a collaborative environment that became a model of efficiency and team spirit. My success there led to also managing a second studio at The Jupiter Drawing Room, overseeing about 20 staff in total.

I later rejoined TBWA’s network as Senior Finished Art Manager at GRID Worldwide, contributing to the MTN brand refresh among other projects. Since then, I’ve freelanced for agencies in both South Africa and London, managing artwork production and delivering brand consistency for global clients such as Reckitt (Nurofen, Dettol, Finish, Vanish, Air Wick, Enfamil, Durex, Gaviscon, Lysol, Scholl) as well as numerous DStv and Supersport campaigns.

With over 20 years’ leadership in artwork management and graphic design, I have a proven track record in optimising workflows, ensuring brand integrity, and mentoring teams to perform at their best. I’m hands-on, proactive, and reliable—able to manage the busiest studios while keeping projects accurate and on time.

While I haven’t yet worked with DAM tools like Wrike or Lucid Link, I learn quickly and am confident in my ability to adopt new systems and enhance team productivity.

The best way to reach me is via WhatsApp at_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_.

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