I'm Andrew Kelly, a versatile all-round creative with 15 years of international experience in advertising and PR campaigns for brands like Lufthansa, VW, Nestlé and European Union Delegations. I thrive on turning ideas into bold concepts, leading art direction, copywriting, and cross-media production, always as a collaborative team player. In 2013 I founded Andrew Kelly Films and I also work as a freelance Creative Consultant across Europe, delivering copywriting, strategy, branding, video and multi-media campaigns for both startups and global clients.

Andrew Kelly

I'm Andrew Kelly, a versatile all-round creative with 15 years of international experience in advertising and PR campaigns for brands like Lufthansa, VW, Nestlé and European Union Delegations. I thrive on turning ideas into bold concepts, leading art direction, copywriting, and cross-media production, always as a collaborative team player. In 2013 I founded Andrew Kelly Films and I also work as a freelance Creative Consultant across Europe, delivering copywriting, strategy, branding, video and multi-media campaigns for both startups and global clients.

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I’m Andrew Kelly, a versatile all-round creative with 15 years of international experience in advertising and PR campaigns for brands like Lufthansa, VW, Nestlé and European Union Delegations. I thrive on turning ideas into bold concepts, leading art direction, copywriting, and cross-media production, always as a collaborative team player.

In 2013 I founded Andrew Kelly Films and I also work as a freelance Creative Consultant across Europe, delivering copywriting, strategy, branding, video and multi-media campaigns for both startups and global clients.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Advanced
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder at Diggl Creative
March 1, 2024 - Present
Founder of a 360º creative house in France.
Creative Consultant at Dream Cheaper
July 1, 2015 - January 31, 2019
Creative consultant from beginning to successful exit for the Berlin startup; idea: optimize hotel pricing after you've booked; reductions of up to 60%.
Founder at Cargo Collectif
July 1, 2013 - Present
Strategy / Concept / Copywriting / Art Direction. Advertising for brands such as La Roche-Posay, Nestlé Baby, Piaget, Lancôme, Armani & Nina Ricci; agencies include BETC, Geometry Global, Havas & Ogilvy One Paris; EU Delegation pitch work; branding, website design and social media campaigns.
Video/Film Maker at Andrew Kelly Films
June 1, 2013 - Present
Film maker for events and commercial bookings; shooting digital and film. Highlights include backstage at Paris Fashion Week and a feature in British Vogue.
Art Director at Kolle Rebbe
July 1, 2011 - July 31, 2013
Member of the winning pitch team for Lufthansa; other clients included Leibniz, VW & Misereor. Directing campaigns across all media.
Art Director at Media Consulta
February 1, 2009 - June 30, 2011
From Intern to Junior to Art Director; worked on new business; clients included Lidl, IKEA, Turkish Tourism, European Union Delegations and cultural organizations; managed junior and intern teams.
Artist in Residence at Elements MOCA
March 1, 2008 - November 30, 2008
Creation of a body of artwork for a solo exhibition; later selected to be exhibited in Beijing as part of a group show.
Video Editor (Intern) at MPS Picture Box
September 1, 2007 - January 31, 2008
Four months of work experience; collaborated with CEO and Venice Biennale artist Vin ce Briffa.

Education

BA (Hons) International Contemporary Art Practice at The University of Leeds
September 1, 2003 - July 31, 2007
ERASMUS International Contemporary Art Practice at Brno Technical University
September 1, 2005 - July 31, 2006
A Levels at Warwickshire College
September 1, 2001 - July 31, 2003
GCSEs at Bishop Ullathorne School
September 1, 1996 - July 31, 2001

Qualifications

Cannes Lions Finalist
June 1, 2013 - December 4, 2025
Clio Awards Shortlist (3 categories)
January 1, 2013 - December 4, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Government, Financial Services, Gaming, Non-Profit Organization, Healthcare, Travel & Hospitality