I'm Aaron Carbines, a multi-award-winning Associate Creative Director with over a decade of experience across New Zealand and the UK. I started as an Art Director, honing my visual craft on campaigns for brands like McDonald's, Vodafone, Samsung, Mercury and Air New Zealand. Throughout my career, I've collaborated with film directors, animators, designers and developers, working as part of large, multidisciplinary teams to bring ideas to life across a wide range of platforms. I have a strong interest in technology with a growing focus on AI and digital design. Now working as an Associate Creative Director, I lead clients and creative teams, mentor junior creatives and students, and strive to push the boundaries of what we can achieve for brands.

Aaron Carbines

I'm Aaron Carbines, a multi-award-winning Associate Creative Director with over a decade of experience across New Zealand and the UK. I started as an Art Director, honing my visual craft on campaigns for brands like McDonald's, Vodafone, Samsung, Mercury and Air New Zealand. Throughout my career, I've collaborated with film directors, animators, designers and developers, working as part of large, multidisciplinary teams to bring ideas to life across a wide range of platforms. I have a strong interest in technology with a growing focus on AI and digital design. Now working as an Associate Creative Director, I lead clients and creative teams, mentor junior creatives and students, and strive to push the boundaries of what we can achieve for brands.

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I’m Aaron Carbines, a multi-award-winning Associate Creative Director with over a decade of experience across New Zealand and the UK. I started as an Art Director, honing my visual craft on campaigns for brands like McDonald’s, Vodafone, Samsung, Mercury and Air New Zealand. Throughout my career, I’ve collaborated with film directors, animators, designers and developers, working as part of large, multidisciplinary teams to bring ideas to life across a wide range of platforms.

I have a strong interest in technology with a growing focus on AI and digital design. Now working as an Associate Creative Director, I lead clients and creative teams, mentor junior creatives and students, and strive to push the boundaries of what we can achieve for brands.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Associate Creative Director at FCB New Zealand
July 1, 2025 - Present
Lead creative strategy and multidisciplinary teams for campaigns across TV, OOH, digital, banners, radio and social. Currently guiding clients and teams as an Associate Creative Director with a focus on innovative ideas and cross-channel storytelling.
Senior Art Director at FCB New Zealand
December 1, 2021 - July 1, 2025
Directed art and visual storytelling for major NZ campaigns, collaborating with film directors, animators and designers as part of multi-disciplinary teams to bring ideas to life across channels.
Freelance Senior Art Director at Carbines Ltd
January 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Freelance senior art direction for diverse brands; focused on concepting, visual craft and cross-channel integration.
Art Director at Ogilvy
September 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Art direction for campaigns across London clients; collaborated with writers, producers and creative leads to deliver integrated campaigns.
Freelance Art Director at Carbines Ltd
October 1, 2016 - September 1, 2018
Freelance art director projects for Carbines Ltd in London; built brand visuals and design systems for campaigns.
Art Director at DDB
August 1, 2015 - October 1, 2016
Art direction for campaigns; contributed to cross-channel creative execution for global brands.
Art Director at Us&Co
May 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015
Art direction for NZ campaigns; contributed to creative concepting and visual storytelling.

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services