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I am a highly skilled all rounder with many strings to my bow. I bring experience and flair to all my work and place a high value on good communication to keep things as straightforward and stress-free as possible.…

Natalie D

Art Director, Graphic Designer, Creative Director, +3

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I am a highly skilled all rounder with many strings to my bow. I bring experience and flair to all my work and place a high value on good communication to keep things as straightforward and stress-free as possible.…

Available to hire

I am a highly skilled all rounder with many strings to my bow. I bring experience and flair to all my work and place a high value on good communication to keep things as straightforward and stress-free as possible.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Joint Head of Creative at Charm Group

August 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023

Overseeing the output of the Creative team and delivering high-quality concepts and design across a wide variety of clients; directing, styling and editing photoshoots and video content; managing client and external supplier relationships to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of creative campaigns.

Graphic Designer at DDB Aotearoa

August 1, 2020 - November 1, 2021

Collaborated across departments to design campaigns for major brands (McDonalds, Lotto, AA Insurance, New World, The Warehouse); created brand identities, packaging and presentations; performed Photoshop retouching.

Senior Art Director at SKYCITY

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2019

Art direction and design across SkyCity brands (Casino, restaurants, hotels, Sky Tower); led projects from concept to completion and guided design/mac operations; directed external suppliers for stage design and experiential work.

Co-Founder / Creative Director at Ubercool

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2019

Co-founded an online lighting design store; provided creative direction across branding, campaigns and product design; managed partnerships with suppliers and clients to deliver on-brand creative.

Freelance Creative at Self-Employed / Freelance

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009

Independent creative work for various clients; concepting and delivering design and creative direction.

Senior Creative / Acting Creative Director at Ogilvy Metro

January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008

Senior Creative / Acting Creative Director; led campaigns and mentored teams across the agency; contributed to design initiatives.

Graphic Designer at TBWA/GGT

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003

Graphic Designer in London; supported design work for multiple clients during 2000-2003.