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Hi, I’m Kurt Toohey – an Australian designer and art
director specialising in branding, motion design, and
campaign creative.
Over the years, I’ve worked with start-ups, agencies,
and global brands across Australia, the broader APAC
region, and the UK – from shaping new identities for
some of Australia’s biggest names to leading campaigns
for clients like Instagram, ESPN, and Goodman Group.
I bring a mix of brand strategy, design systems,
campaign art direction, motion design, and video
production to the table – always aiming to create work
that’s meaningful and, hopefully, brings a bit of joy too.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Design Director and Creative Lead at Freelance
October 1, 2023 - PresentLeading branding and campaign work for direct clients and creative studios across Australia and France. Built and mentored a design team, led pitches and multi-channel campaigns, and contributed to client wins in entertainment, FMCG, retail and finance. Briefly collaborated with MLC Super’s internal brand team as Creative Lead to design and implement new brand systems and toolkits for the refreshed identity.
Senior Art Director at Now We Collide
January 31, 2021 - September 23, 2025Led creative for pitches, branding projects, and multi-channel campaigns; contributed to client wins across entertainment, FMCG, retail and finance; mentored junior designers; helped shape agency processes and reputation as a trusted creative partner.
Art Director and Lead Designer at Freelance
February 29, 2016 - September 23, 2025Freelance brand design and art direction for diverse clients, focusing on branding systems, identity work, and campaign material.
Creative Director at Now We Collide
April 30, 2023 - September 23, 2025Led creative direction for clients and pitches; oversaw brand campaigns and multi-channel work; contributed to agency growth and client wins.
Lead Designer at HouseTrip
September 30, 2014 - September 23, 2025Led design efforts for the HouseTrip project; produced brand and product design outputs prior to acquisition.
Designer and Animator at Captiv8
December 31, 2013 - September 23, 2025Designed and animated brand assets and campaigns; contributed to motion design and experiential projects.
Design Director and Creative Lead at Freelance
October 1, 2023 - PresentLed branding, design systems, campaign art direction, and motion design for direct clients and studios; built teams and processes; delivered across digital, social, broadcast and OOH.
Senior Art Director at Now We Collide
January 1, 2021 - September 23, 2025Led creative direction for branding projects and multi-channel campaigns; mentored juniors; contributed to client wins across entertainment, FMCG, retail and finance.
Art Director and Lead Designer at Freelance
February 1, 2016 - September 23, 2025Led design and art direction for branding and campaigns; collaborated with startups and agencies; delivered across digital, social, broadcast and OOH.
Creative Director at Now We Collide
April 1, 2023 - September 23, 2025Led creative strategy, direction, and execution for high-profile campaigns and clients; mentored teams and shaped agency processes.
Lead Designer at HouseTrip
September 1, 2014 - September 23, 2025Led product design and branding for a travel rental startup; contributed to design systems and marketing assets.
Designer and Animator at Captiv8
December 1, 2013 - September 23, 2025Designer and motion designer contributing to campaigns; involved in creative direction and asset production.
Education
Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Retail, Financial Services, Professional Services
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
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