Senior Art Director. Expert with motion graphics, graphic design, illustration and video. With over a decade of experience in the creative industries and a strong background in art direction, illustration, branding, design, and film-making. I enjoy working hands-on and using my varied skills to create great work. Whether you need to bring an existing concept to life, come up with new ideas, or complete a project quickly, I’m here to help. --- **Employment and project experience** **Senior Art Director** Open Creates. / Freelance _February 2023 - January 2024_ Social videos, motion graphics, stills, animations and print design for clients such as Medical Aid for Palestinians, AIDS Quilt UK, The Food Chain and Oxfam. **Filmmaker** Freelance _May 2023 - Present_ Award winning filmmaker with short films screened at Cannes Film Festival, PÖFF, Bolton, Sunderland, Encounters and London Short Film Festival etc. **Illustrator** Freelance _August 2009 - Present_ Clients such as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Times, The Guardian, Financial Times, BBC Science Focus, Condé Nast, AdWeek, Phaidon, Macmillan, Hachette, M&C Saatchi, ITV, BBC, Creative Review, WIRED, Lonely Planet, Entertainment Weekly.

Sam Brewster

Senior Art Director. Expert with motion graphics, graphic design, illustration and video. With over a decade of experience in the creative industries and a strong background in art direction, illustration, branding, design, and film-making. I enjoy working hands-on and using my varied skills to create great work. Whether you need to bring an existing concept to life, come up with new ideas, or complete a project quickly, I’m here to help. --- **Employment and project experience** **Senior Art Director** Open Creates. / Freelance _February 2023 - January 2024_ Social videos, motion graphics, stills, animations and print design for clients such as Medical Aid for Palestinians, AIDS Quilt UK, The Food Chain and Oxfam. **Filmmaker** Freelance _May 2023 - Present_ Award winning filmmaker with short films screened at Cannes Film Festival, PÖFF, Bolton, Sunderland, Encounters and London Short Film Festival etc. **Illustrator** Freelance _August 2009 - Present_ Clients such as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Times, The Guardian, Financial Times, BBC Science Focus, Condé Nast, AdWeek, Phaidon, Macmillan, Hachette, M&C Saatchi, ITV, BBC, Creative Review, WIRED, Lonely Planet, Entertainment Weekly.

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Senior Art Director. Expert with motion graphics, graphic design, illustration and video.

With over a decade of experience in the creative industries and a strong background in art direction, illustration, branding, design, and film-making. I enjoy working hands-on and using my varied skills to create great work.

Whether you need to bring an existing concept to life, come up with new ideas, or complete a project quickly, I’m here to help.


Employment and project experience

Senior Art Director Open Creates. / Freelance
February 2023 - January 2024
Social videos, motion graphics, stills, animations and print design for clients such as Medical Aid for Palestinians, AIDS Quilt UK, The Food Chain and Oxfam.

Filmmaker Freelance
May 2023 - Present
Award winning filmmaker with short films screened at Cannes Film Festival, PÖFF, Bolton, Sunderland, Encounters and London Short Film Festival etc.

Illustrator Freelance
August 2009 - Present
Clients such as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Times, The Guardian, Financial Times, BBC Science Focus, Condé Nast, AdWeek, Phaidon, Macmillan, Hachette, M&C Saatchi, ITV, BBC, Creative Review, WIRED, Lonely Planet, Entertainment Weekly.

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Education

BA Hons Illustration at University of Lincoln
July 30, 2009

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Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Other, Telecommunications