I'm a Freelance Senior Designer specialising in conceptual graphic design and integrated visual communications across social, digital and print. I’ve been a graphic designer since 2007, and joined Ogilvy UK in 2016, working across global brands including HOKA, Google Pixel, Kettle Chips and British Airways. I’ve worked on large-scale, multi-platform campaigns, with a particular focus on integrated communications and creative design across social, digital and print. I've led and managed multidisciplinary teams of designers, animators and editors, working closely with strategists, creatives and senior leadership to develop ideas, win pitches and bring ambitious campaigns to life. I’m passionate about creating work that is both conceptually strong and beautifully crafted, helping brands cut through and stand out from the crowd. I partner with agencies and brands to deliver thoughtful, purposeful design across the full creative journey — from pitch concepts and integrated advertising campaigns to social-first design systems and the execution of ambitious creative ideas.…

Dane Neill

I'm a Freelance Senior Designer specialising in conceptual graphic design and integrated visual communications across social, digital and print. I’ve been a graphic designer since 2007, and joined Ogilvy UK in 2016, working across global brands including HOKA, Google Pixel, Kettle Chips and British Airways. I’ve worked on large-scale, multi-platform campaigns, with a particular focus on integrated communications and creative design across social, digital and print. I've led and managed multidisciplinary teams of designers, animators and editors, working closely with strategists, creatives and senior leadership to develop ideas, win pitches and bring ambitious campaigns to life. I’m passionate about creating work that is both conceptually strong and beautifully crafted, helping brands cut through and stand out from the crowd. I partner with agencies and brands to deliver thoughtful, purposeful design across the full creative journey — from pitch concepts and integrated advertising campaigns to social-first design systems and the execution of ambitious creative ideas.…

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I’m a Freelance Senior Designer specialising in conceptual graphic design and integrated visual communications across social, digital and print.

I’ve been a graphic designer since 2007, and joined Ogilvy UK in 2016, working across global brands including HOKA, Google Pixel, Kettle Chips and British Airways. I’ve worked on large-scale, multi-platform campaigns, with a particular focus on integrated communications and creative design across social, digital and print.

I’ve led and managed multidisciplinary teams of designers, animators and editors, working closely with strategists, creatives and senior leadership to develop ideas, win pitches and bring ambitious campaigns to life. I’m passionate about creating work that is both conceptually strong and beautifully crafted, helping brands cut through and stand out from the crowd.

I partner with agencies and brands to deliver thoughtful, purposeful design across the full creative journey — from pitch concepts and integrated advertising campaigns to social-first design systems and the execution of ambitious creative ideas.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Senior Designer at Freelance - Self-Employed
March 1, 2026 - Present
I partner with agencies and brands to deliver thoughtful, well-crafted design. From pitches and integrated advertising campaigns to social-first design systems and bringing teams’ ambitious creative ideas to life.
Creative Design Director - Social & Content at Ogilvy UK
January 1, 2016 - February 1, 2026
Multi-disciplinary Creative Design Director specializing in conceptual, creative design in social and digital, print and integrated advertising and visual communications. Worked across brands including Kettle Chips, Rowse Honey, Google Pixel, HOKA, SCJ, Skoda, Samsung, Sainsburys, Argos, Colgate, Palmolive, British Airways and LEVEL airline.
Creative Design Director - Social & Content at Ogilvy London
January 1, 2016 - February 1, 2026
Multi-disciplined Creative Design Director specializing in conceptual, creative design for social and digital, below-the-line advertising and visual communications. Specialising in Design in Digital and Social media across brands including Kettle Chips, Rowse Honey, Google Pixel, HOKA, SCJ (Mr Muscle and Kiwi), Skoda, Samsung, Sainsbury's, Argos, Colgate, British Airways and LEVEL. Led and mentored teams of designers, animators and editors; collaborated with strategists, creatives and leadership to win pitches and deliver integrated campaigns that help brands stand out.
Graphic Designer at Freelance
May 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Freelance graphic designer across brands including Red Bull Mobile, Dodo Micropub, Santam’s Travel Insurance Consultancy, Rennies Travel, Afrikaburn and agencies Hogarth and Ogilvy. Designed brand identities for film companies, fashion brands, social media marketing companies, staffing and event management companies, renewable energy companies, surfboard designers and yoga studios.
Graphic Designer at Red Crown Design
June 1, 2014 - May 1, 2015
Packaging, web design, corporate identities, art direction and setting up all artwork for print. Worked across brands including Sea Harvest Fisheries, Duram Paints, Flexifoil Kites and Clothing, Ceres Fruit Juices and Drostdy Hof Wines.
Graphic Designer at Red Crown
June 1, 2014 - May 1, 2015
Packaging, web design, corporate identities, art direction and setting up all artwork for print. Worked on brands including Sea Harvest fisheries, Duram Paints, Flexifoil Kites and Clothing, Ceres Fruit Juices and Drostdy Hof Wines.
Freelance Senior Designer and Design Director at Self-employed / Studio
June 1, 2014 - Present
As a multi-disciplined freelance Senior Graphic Designer and Design Director, I work from my own studio with clients around the world. Projects include branding, brand identities for film companies, fashion brands, social media marketing firms, staffing and event management, renewable energy, surfboard design, yoga studios, pharmaceutical brands, as well as collaborations with Hogarth & Ogilvy London and many others.
Graphic Designer at Bester Burke Slingers
June 1, 2010 - June 1, 2014
Below-the-Line communications, print and digital graphic design, illustration and art direction. Clients included JC Le Roux, Nederburg, Drostdy Hof, Graca and Two Oceans Wines, Fish Eagle Brandy, Van Ryn’s Brandy and the Fine Brandy Range, Spitz Clothing, Kurt Geiger Menswear, Carvela and Tosoni Shoes, Alexander Forbes Insurance, Car Magazine, Ceres, Liquifruit, Fruitree and Wild Island fruit juice companies.
Graphic Designer at Ince Motiv
February 1, 2009 - May 1, 2010
Below-the-Line communications, brand strategy & management, Investor communications, graphic design. Worked on brands such as: Clicks Group, Allan Gray, Oceana, Old Mutual, Oxygen medical aid, Nedbank, McDonalds, Adidas and Petrosa.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Picasso Headline
October 1, 2008 - December 1, 2008
Freelance graphic designer at Picasso Headline, a magazine publisher in Cape Town.
Graphic Designer at Laugh It Off Media and Publishing
November 1, 2007 - October 1, 2008
Lead Graphic Designer for Laugh it Off Media and Publishing. Layout and design of Derby Day, a 400-page hardcover publication sponsored by FNB and Ex-Springbok Rugby Captain Francois Pienaar. Designed the 2008/2009 summer t-shirt range, websites, corporate identities, packaging and magazine design with various clients.
Graphic Designer at Laugh It Off Marketing
November 1, 2007 - October 1, 2008
Graphic Design, media and publishing. Layout and design of Derby Day, a 400-page hardcover publication sponsored by FNB and Francois Pienaar. Designed the 2008/2009 summer t-shirt range, websites, corporate identities, packaging and magazine design for various clients.

Education

Diploma in Visual Communications - Honors at AAA School Of Advertising
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Diploma in Visual Communication with specialisation in Graphic Design at AAA School Of Advertising
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026
Diploma in Marketing Communications at AAA School Of Advertising
January 1, 2005 - December 1, 2007
Diploma in Visual Communications - Honors at AAA School Of Advertising
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Other