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I’ve delivered internationally awarded brand, campaign, and experience projects for global organisations and ambitious brands. Working with leading agencies and clients who care about results as much as ideas, I’ve helped win pitches, build brands, and launch campaigns, learning that most problems are solved somewhere between strategy, craft, and a bit of magic. I’m a collaborative leader who’s comfortable leading creative departments, working shoulder-to-shoulder in small teams, and getting properly hands-on when the work calls for it. If you’re after a creative who can present clearly to clients and C-suite, while still sweating the details, let’s connect.…I’ve delivered internationally awarded brand, campaign, and experience projects for global organisations and ambitious brands. Working with leading agencies and clients who care about results as much as ideas, I’ve helped win pitches, build brands, and launch campaigns, learning that most problems are solved somewhere between strategy, craft, and a bit of magic. I’m a collaborative leader who’s comfortable leading creative departments, working shoulder-to-shoulder in small teams, and getting properly hands-on when the work calls for it. If you’re after a creative who can present clearly to clients and C-suite, while still sweating the details, let’s connect.

Jake Siddall

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Creative Director, Art Director, Designer, +5

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I’ve delivered internationally awarded brand, campaign, and experience projects for global organisations and ambitious brands. Working with leading agencies and clients who care about results as much as ideas, I’ve helped win pitches, build brands, and launch campaigns, learning that most problems are solved somewhere between strategy, craft, and a bit of magic. I’m a collaborative leader who’s comfortable leading creative departments, working shoulder-to-shoulder in small teams, and getting properly hands-on when the work calls for it. If you’re after a creative who can present clearly to clients and C-suite, while still sweating the details, let’s connect.…I’ve delivered internationally awarded brand, campaign, and experience projects for global organisations and ambitious brands. Working with leading agencies and clients who care about results as much as ideas, I’ve helped win pitches, build brands, and launch campaigns, learning that most problems are solved somewhere between strategy, craft, and a bit of magic. I’m a collaborative leader who’s comfortable leading creative departments, working shoulder-to-shoulder in small teams, and getting properly hands-on when the work calls for it. If you’re after a creative who can present clearly to clients and C-suite, while still sweating the details, let’s connect.

Available to hire

Auckland, New Zealand

I’ve delivered internationally awarded brand, campaign, and experience projects for global organisations and ambitious brands. Working with leading agencies and clients who care about results as much as ideas, I’ve helped win pitches, build brands, and launch campaigns, learning that most problems are solved somewhere between strategy, craft, and a bit of magic.

I’m a collaborative leader who’s comfortable leading creative departments, working shoulder-to-shoulder in small teams, and getting properly hands-on when the work calls for it. If you’re after a creative who can present clearly to clients and C-suite, while still sweating the details, let’s connect.

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Creative Director at Daylight

January 1, 2025 - Present

Contract role working with the ECD to develop bold, insight-led creative for clients such as the World Health Organization and Southern Cross. Lead concepting, pitches, and execution across film, digital, & social, shaping brand storytelling and lifting design craft across the studio.

Creative Director & Brand Marketing Manager at Petdirect

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Led the development and launch of Petdirect’s first brand platform. Ran an in-house design team and integrated freelance editors and animators for specialised projects. Directed the brand design for Petdirect’s inaugural physical store, which was awarded Best Big Box Store in the country.

Integrated Creative Director at Bastion Shine

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Developed key concepts for major campaigns, including the Air New Zealand rebrand and Christmas campaign. Directed a nationwide Spark SME campaign and oversaw large-budget Spark campaigns, including TV commercial productions, leading junior creative teams.

Associate Creative Director at True

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Led the creative output for Ballance, the agency’s largest client. Managed all aspects of national shoots across New Zealand, fostering strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.

Associate Creative Director at Special Auckland

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Played a key role in numerous new business pitches and secured significant projects with existing clients.

Creative Group Head at YoungShand

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Responsible for creating multiple award-winning campaigns and securing new business through successful pitches. Worked in a creative team while also providing creative direction to teams.

Creative Group Head at Colenso BBDO

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020

Served as Creative Group Head for Spark, the agency’s top client. Worked in a creative team while simultaneously leading multiple creative teams on the account. Instrumental in winning numerous international awards and driving significant new business wins through competitive pitches.

Senior Creative at RappTribal

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015

Senior creative developing campaigns; contributed to multiple accounts during 2012-2015.

Creative at Publicis Mojo

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012

Creative role spanning campaigns from 2008-2012.

Graphic Designer at Meadowset Graphics

January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008

Graphic design work building foundations for later leadership roles in advertising and brand design.

Contract Creative Director at Daylight

January 1, 2025 - Present

Working closely with the ECD to develop bold, insight-led creative for clients like the World Health Organization and Southern Cross. Leading concepting, pitch work, and execution across film, digital, & social as well as helping shape brand storytelling and lift design craft across the studio.

Contract Integrated Creative Director at Bastion Shine

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Developed key concepts for major campaigns, including the Air New Zealand rebrand and Christmas campaign. Creative Directed a nationwide Spark SME campaign and oversaw large-budget Spark campaigns, including TV commercial productions, leading junior creative teams.

Contract Associate Creative Director at Special Auckland

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Played a key role in numerous new business pitches and secured significant projects with existing clients.