I am an award-winning Creative Director with extensive experience across all media channels, specializing in digital. I create campaign ideas that add value, shift perceptions and stick in memory. I lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams while maintaining high creative standards and strong client relationships. I’m energized by winning pitches, delivering projects on time, and elevating creative excellence across EMEA and the Americas. I’m a collaborative team player who consistently goes above and beyond.…

Neil Barrie

I am an award-winning Creative Director with extensive experience across all media channels, specializing in digital. I create campaign ideas that add value, shift perceptions and stick in memory. I lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams while maintaining high creative standards and strong client relationships. I’m energized by winning pitches, delivering projects on time, and elevating creative excellence across EMEA and the Americas. I’m a collaborative team player who consistently goes above and beyond.…

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I am an award-winning Creative Director with extensive experience across all media channels, specializing in digital. I create campaign ideas that add value, shift perceptions and stick in memory. I lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams while maintaining high creative standards and strong client relationships.

I’m energized by winning pitches, delivering projects on time, and elevating creative excellence across EMEA and the Americas. I’m a collaborative team player who consistently goes above and beyond.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director (Freelance) at Various Agencies including VML, Ogilvy, Keko London, Communicator, Hogarth and Wizzard
October 1, 2015 - Present
Consulted with agencies across new business opportunities and existing clients including Nespresso, Post Office, Stamp Out Spiking, Deliveroo, Nomad Foods, Heinz, Bentley Motors, Nestlé, British Airways, Mazda, Jack Daniel’s, Adecco, British Gas, Gett, BlackRock and British Telecom.
Regional Creative Director at ICLP
October 1, 2015 - August 28, 2025
Led ICLP on their global rebrand across multiple markets including EMEA and the Americas. Raised the bar of creative excellence on clients such as Hackett, Intel, Adidas, MasterCard, Vodafone, Rezidor, Cat Phones, while helping to win new business with outstanding creative.
Creative Director (Freelance) at Various Agencies including Spark44, WCRS, Imagination, HavasEHS, Tag:ideas and DigitasLBi
March 1, 2014 - August 28, 2025
Led and won pitches on clients such as Jaguar, Morgan Sindall, Royal Mail, Sky Movies, Oreo, Barclays, Carlsberg, Sony, San Miguel and Dove.
Creative Group Head (Art) at Wunderman
April 1, 2012 - August 28, 2025
Provided strong leadership and direction to the creative department, ensuring team delivered high standard output. Managed large integrated campaigns for blue-chip clients like Microsoft, Nokia, Land Rover and Procter & Gamble. Confidently presented creative work to clients securing buy-in.
Digital Creative Director (Freelance) at Kitcatt Nohr
December 1, 2009 - August 28, 2025
Strengthened agency's digital offering, creating work for clients such as Lexus, WWF, John Lewis, NS&I, consistently exceeding client expectations.
Associate Creative Director (Art) at Digitas
March 1, 2009 - August 28, 2025
Generated award-winning creative across media platforms for clients including Samsung, Zurich, Lloyds TSB, BBC and Vauxhall. Helped lead creative process from briefing to delivery.
Associate Creative Director (Art) at Publicis Modem (previously Modem Media)
June 6, 1999 - March 7, 2008
Led creative teams delivering high-quality creative for Hewlett Packard, Unilever (Impulse, Lynx, Persil), General Motors and Zurich. Successfully presented work to clients, achieving buy-in and managing expectations. Won new clients and inclusion on several pitch lists.
Freelance Creative Director/Art Director at Freelance
February 1, 2025 - Present
Lead creative concept development and execution for diverse clients across digital and traditional channels; manage shoots, briefs, and delivery; oversee teams and client relationships.
Creative Director/Art Director at Hogarth
April 1, 2019 - February 1, 2025
Directed creative across multiple campaigns, leading cross-functional teams of 8–30, presenting to clients, and elevating creative quality while safeguarding deadlines.
Freelance Creative Director
October 1, 2015 - April 1, 2019
Provided creative leadership for a range of clients and agencies; led pitches, concepting, and delivery; built strong client relationships.
Regional Creative Director at ICLP
April 1, 2014 - October 1, 2015
Led global rebrand initiatives and regional creative direction across EMEA; oversaw campaigns and creative strategy.
Freelance Creative Director
June 1, 2012 - March 1, 2014
Directed freelance creative projects for various clients; developed concepts and delivered integrated campaigns.
Creative Group Head at Wunderman
January 1, 2010 - April 1, 2012
Led creative teams, fostered award-winning campaigns, and managed pitches; collaborated with agencies and clients to deliver results.
Associate Creative Director at Digitas
March 1, 2008 - March 1, 2009
Led creative development across campaigns, mentored teams, and ensured high-quality output; collaborated with partners.
Associate Creative Director at Publicis Modem
June 1, 1999 - March 1, 2008
Directed creative work across accounts, presented to clients, and managed multi-channel campaigns.

Education

BA (Hons) Degree Advertising and Design at Croydon College
October 8, 1995 - June 21, 1996
BTEC National Graphic Design Diploma at Nene College
January 1, 1993 - August 28, 2025
BTEC National Graphic Design Diploma at Stafford College
January 1, 1995 - August 28, 2025
BA (Hons) Degree Advertising and Design at Croydon College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
BTEC National Graphic Design Diploma at Nene College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993
Higher National Design – Typography Diploma at Stafford College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995

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Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Financial Services, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality

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