I'm Oliver Read, a Creative Director, Art Director, Video Maker, and Writer who turns ideas into elegant, results-driven solutions. With a blend of strategic thinking and innovative design, I build brands, visual assets, and narratives that connect with audiences and generate business value. I am a leader and problem solver who executes projects on time, within budget, and according to the highest standards.

Oliver Read

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I'm Oliver Read, a Creative Director, Art Director, Video Maker, and Writer who turns ideas into elegant, results-driven solutions. With a blend of strategic thinking and innovative design, I build brands, visual assets, and narratives that connect with audiences and generate business value. I am a leader and problem solver who executes projects on time, within budget, and according to the highest standards.

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I’m Oliver Read, a Creative Director, Art Director, Video Maker, and Writer who turns ideas into elegant, results-driven solutions.

With a blend of strategic thinking and innovative design, I build brands, visual assets, and narratives that connect with audiences and generate business value. I am a leader and problem solver who executes projects on time, within budget, and according to the highest standards.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at Ayla
May 1, 2025 - Present
Creative Director at Micropsi Industries
June 1, 2020 - April 30, 2025
Head of Communications at Global Public Policy Institute
December 31, 2019 - June 1, 2010

Education

Master of Science, International Relations at Free University Berlin
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Master of Science, Journalism at Boston University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature (Philosophy minor) at Ohio Wesleyan University
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000
After Effects Kickstart at School of Motion
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Digital Graphics with Illustrator + Digital Imaging with Photoshop at Parsons School of Design, Open Campus
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Master of Science, International Relations at Free University Berlin
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Master of Science, Journalism at Boston University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature (Philosophy minor) at Ohio Wesleyan University
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000
Open Campus coursework: Digital Graphics with Illustrator + Digital Imaging with Photoshop at Parsons School of Design, Open Campus
January 1, 2018 - June 9, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Government, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet