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Gary Payn

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I am a strategic, conceptual Creative Director with over 20 years global experience working in Design and Creative Agencies.

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I am a strategic, conceptual Creative Director with over 20 years global experience working in Design and Creative Agencies. I specialise as a creative lead, conceptor and storyteller, strategically using data and creative strategy to build a narrative that enhances a customer’s experience throughout their brand’s journey and evolution.

I am focused on brand experiences, concept development, pitching, integrated scalable campaigns, art direction, design, content storytelling & creation, engagement and trend related research. I have led, built and successfully managed full and inclusive creative teams. I pride myself in the creation of ideas and the associated creative narratives, and I have a passion for people and skills development, always creating positive monsters within my team.

  • 24 years' experience
  • Joined August 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Consumer Goods
  • Financial Services
  • Telecommunications
  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet
  • Education
  • Other

Work experience· 27 roles

Head Creative Director // Design Director · Greator (formerly Gedankentanken)Apr 2022 – Aug 2025 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Oversaw creative direction and design leadership in the development of brand experiences and campaigns.

Creative Director Concept & Strategy · UniplanApr 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 8 mos

Creative Director responsible for concept development and strategic direction across Uniplan's brand experiences and experiential design projects. Focused on storytelling, customer journey mapping and scalable campaigns.

Creative Director - Creative Content, Digital · Maven Digital AgencyApr 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 8 mos

Creative content and digital strategy leadership, shaping brand experiences and campaigns.

Creative Director Concept & Strategy · Uniplan, CologneApr 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 8 mos
Head Creative Director // Design Director · Greator (formerly Gedankentanken)Jun 2020 – Apr 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos
Creative Director - Concept & Strategy · UniplanJun 2020 – Apr 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos
Executive Creative Director // Art & Digital · Jung von Matt NeckarApr 2020 – Aug 2025 · 5 yrs 5 mos
Executive Creative Director // Art & Digital · Jung von Matt NeckarJan 2017 – Apr 2020 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Education· 6

Bachelor of Technology Degree in Graphic & Communication Design · Durban Institute of Technology2030 – 2004
Matric Exemption in 6 Subjects (Independent Examination Board) · Crawford College Durban2030 – 2025
Bachelor of Technology Degree in Graphic & Communication Design · Durban Institute of Technology2030 – 2026
Matric Exemption · Crawford College Durban2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 11

Cum Laude Graduated Bachelor of Technology Degree2004 – 2025
Matriculated with Merit (Distinctions in History & English)2030 – 2025
German Design Award2023 – 2026
Assegai Awards2014 – 2026

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