I'm Ben, a Christchurch-based Creative. I've worked with some of the top creative agencies in New Zealand and the UK — including Designworks, Strategy, and Choir here in NZ, and True North, Mark Studio and Havas in the UK. During that time, I've led major projects for clients such as Swanndri, Fletcher Living, Manaaki Whenua, EcoCentral, Metlifecare, St John, and Lincoln University. My work has been recognised with over 20 national and international awards, including the D&AD Annual, the Creative Review Annual, the NZ Best Awards, and the New York Festivals. You can view a selection of my work here: harrisoncreative.co.nz. I'd love the opportunity to connect and explore how I might be able to support your team.

Benjamin Harrison

I'm Ben, a Christchurch-based Creative. I've worked with some of the top creative agencies in New Zealand and the UK — including Designworks, Strategy, and Choir here in NZ, and True North, Mark Studio and Havas in the UK. During that time, I've led major projects for clients such as Swanndri, Fletcher Living, Manaaki Whenua, EcoCentral, Metlifecare, St John, and Lincoln University. My work has been recognised with over 20 national and international awards, including the D&AD Annual, the Creative Review Annual, the NZ Best Awards, and the New York Festivals. You can view a selection of my work here: harrisoncreative.co.nz. I'd love the opportunity to connect and explore how I might be able to support your team.

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I’m Ben, a Christchurch-based Creative. I’ve worked with some of the top creative agencies in New Zealand and the UK — including Designworks, Strategy, and Choir here in NZ, and True North, Mark Studio and Havas in the UK. During that time, I’ve led major projects for clients such as Swanndri, Fletcher Living, Manaaki Whenua, EcoCentral, Metlifecare, St John, and Lincoln University. My work has been recognised with over 20 national and international awards, including the D&AD Annual, the Creative Review Annual, the NZ Best Awards, and the New York Festivals. You can view a selection of my work here: harrisoncreative.co.nz.

I’d love the opportunity to connect and explore how I might be able to support your team.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director at Harrison Creative
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2025
Led brand strategy, identity and multi-channel campaigns for clients; guided cross-disciplinary teams; achieved national and international recognition through awards.
Creative Director (Freelance) at Choir
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2025
Directed creative work for a diverse client base, shaping brand identities and campaigns with a focus on strategy, design and storytelling.
Design Director at Designworks
January 14, 2014 - June 1, 2017
Led design direction and teams, delivering major branding and identity systems for high-profile clients and projects.
Senior Designer at True North
January 1, 2013 - December 1, 2013
Contributed as senior designer to a Manchester-based agency, producing visual identities, campaigns and print/digital work.
Designer at Havas Lynx
May 1, 2011 - December 1, 2012
Created brand identities and design across digital and print collateral, contributing to integrated campaigns.
Designer at Mark Studio
May 1, 2009 - May 1, 2011
Designer contributing to branding and campaign work within a Manchester design studio.
Designer at Strategy
December 1, 2006 - December 1, 2008
Brand and design work across multiple clients, supporting strategic development and visual communication.
Designer at Raven
May 1, 2005 - December 1, 2006
Designer delivering branding and design solutions across print and digital media.
Strategy Designer at Strategy.co.nz
December 6, 2006 - December 8, 2008
Strategy Designer focusing on design-led branding work, collaborating with clients to define value propositions and creative strategies.

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization, Other