Hi, I’m Bella. I’m a multidisciplinary creative who art directs, photographs, designs and films. I specialise in developing campaigns from concept to execution, crafting work that is surprising, compelling and wonderful. I catch and convey ideas, see in big pictures and love light. I’m captivated by people, the details and building work that makes you feel something.

Bella Griffiths

Hi, I’m Bella. I’m a multidisciplinary creative who art directs, photographs, designs and films. I specialise in developing campaigns from concept to execution, crafting work that is surprising, compelling and wonderful. I catch and convey ideas, see in big pictures and love light. I’m captivated by people, the details and building work that makes you feel something.

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Hi, I’m Bella. I’m a multidisciplinary creative who art directs, photographs, designs and films. I specialise in developing campaigns from concept to execution, crafting work that is surprising, compelling and wonderful.

I catch and convey ideas, see in big pictures and love light. I’m captivated by people, the details and building work that makes you feel something.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Channel Content Creator at University of Canterbury
February 1, 2026 - Present
Develop and produce channel content, concept ideation, shot planning, editing and production for campaigns and university initiatives.
Junior Art Director at Special Group Wellington
October 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Collaborated on campaigns, supported art direction, contributed to concept development and creative execution.
Creative Junior – Art Director at DDB Aotearoa
April 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Assisted senior art directors on campaigns, contributed to concept development and visual storytelling.
Marketing & Content Lead at Grahame Consulting
September 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Led marketing strategy and content creation for client campaigns, aligning creative outputs with brand objectives.
Photo & Creative Assistant at Jeuneora
January 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020
Supported photo shoots and creative work, assisting with imagery and design direction.
Photo Editor at Sauce Magazine
June 1, 2020 - September 1, 2021
Managed photo editing and creative direction for editorial features and campaigns.
Student Marketeer at Red Bull Aotearoa
February 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019
Supported student marketing campaigns, events and brand activations.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma Creative Advertising at Media Design School
February 1, 2026 - May 27, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Auckland Elam School of Fine Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026
Bachelor of Design (Photographic Design) at Massey University
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026
CoCA Photography at CoCA
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026

Qualifications

D&AD Portfolio Award (Advertising & Photography)
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026
MADSTARS – 1× Gold, 2× Silver, 2× Bronze
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026
Emerging Fashion Photographer Winner (Frame Retail London & Toronto Fashion Week Campaign Photography - Pera May)
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026
Red Bull New Zealand Doodle Champion
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026
Tangiwai Excellence Academic Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet