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I’m a self-motivated creative who genuinely enjoys getting stuck into each project and pushing it to the best of my ability. With a track record across advertising and independent creative work, I like learning new approaches and turning challenges into outcomes that feel ownership-worthy. My background blends creative leadership with hands-on making—whether that’s conceptualising, directing creative output, or producing artwork. I’m adaptable and reliable in most environments, and I bring a conscientious, detail-aware mindset to every brief. Outside of work, I’m currently discovering a real fondness for gardening, and I also enjoy DIY projects that end up looking exactly how I imagined—oddly satisfying.…I’m a self-motivated creative who genuinely enjoys getting stuck into each project and pushing it to the best of my ability. With a track record across advertising and independent creative work, I like learning new approaches and turning challenges into outcomes that feel ownership-worthy. My background blends creative leadership with hands-on making—whether that’s conceptualising, directing creative output, or producing artwork. I’m adaptable and reliable in most environments, and I bring a conscientious, detail-aware mindset to every brief. Outside of work, I’m currently discovering a real fondness for gardening, and I also enjoy DIY projects that end up looking exactly how I imagined—oddly satisfying.

Stephen Campbell

Illustrator, Art Director, Creative Director, +7

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I’m a self-motivated creative who genuinely enjoys getting stuck into each project and pushing it to the best of my ability. With a track record across advertising and independent creative work, I like learning new approaches and turning challenges into outcomes that feel ownership-worthy. My background blends creative leadership with hands-on making—whether that’s conceptualising, directing creative output, or producing artwork. I’m adaptable and reliable in most environments, and I bring a conscientious, detail-aware mindset to every brief. Outside of work, I’m currently discovering a real fondness for gardening, and I also enjoy DIY projects that end up looking exactly how I imagined—oddly satisfying.…I’m a self-motivated creative who genuinely enjoys getting stuck into each project and pushing it to the best of my ability. With a track record across advertising and independent creative work, I like learning new approaches and turning challenges into outcomes that feel ownership-worthy. My background blends creative leadership with hands-on making—whether that’s conceptualising, directing creative output, or producing artwork. I’m adaptable and reliable in most environments, and I bring a conscientious, detail-aware mindset to every brief. Outside of work, I’m currently discovering a real fondness for gardening, and I also enjoy DIY projects that end up looking exactly how I imagined—oddly satisfying.

Available to hire

I’m a self-motivated creative who genuinely enjoys getting stuck into each project and pushing it to the best of my ability. With a track record across advertising and independent creative work, I like learning new approaches and turning challenges into outcomes that feel ownership-worthy.

My background blends creative leadership with hands-on making—whether that’s conceptualising, directing creative output, or producing artwork. I’m adaptable and reliable in most environments, and I bring a conscientious, detail-aware mindset to every brief. Outside of work, I’m currently discovering a real fondness for gardening, and I also enjoy DIY projects that end up looking exactly how I imagined—oddly satisfying.

Skills

Advert Design

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Advertising Illustration

Artwork

Experience Level

Advert Design

Expert

Adobe Illustrator

Expert

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Advertising Illustration

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Freehand Digital Illustration

Expert

Narrative Illustration

Expert

Fantasy Illustration

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance creative & visualiser/artist

July 1, 2013 - Present

Freelance creative practice providing visualisation and artwork including storyboard creation for TV and film. Produced creative work for clients including Live Nation AAB (All About Brands), Murray 03 (Interior Design), Academy Films London, and Mubadala Abu Dhabi. Works across illustration, visual development, and creative writing as required by project briefs.

Freelance creative/ artist

January 1, 2011 - Present

Independent creative and artwork production on an ongoing basis, applying a mix of creative direction and practical design skills. Work involves taking ideas from concept through to finished pieces, with a focus on ownership, adaptability, and delivering outcomes to the best of my abilities.

Freelance creative/artist

January 1, 2011 - Present

Creative Director/ founder at Open Soho Communications, London

January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011

Creative direction and founding leadership for an agency/communications brand in London. Responsible for overseeing creative output, guiding project direction, and ensuring work met the required standards while maintaining a strong sense of ownership over deliverables.

Creative Director / founder at Open Soho Communications, London

January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011

Creative at EBB and Flow Advertising, London

January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009

Open Soho Creative Director / founder at Open Soho

March 1, 2005 - June 30, 2013

Creative direction and agency leadership for client work across London and Abu Dhabi. Focus on producing advertising and creative concepts; responsible for creative oversight and founding/operating the business while delivering to clients including Mubadala Abu Dhabi.

Open Soho Creative Director/ founder

March 1, 2005 - June 30, 2013

Creative leadership and studio direction for projects across London and Abu Dhabi. Led creative strategy and execution as founder/creative director, working with clients including Mubadala Abu Dhabi March (as listed).

Mid-weight to Senior Creative & Board Member

January 1, 2004 - February 28, 2006

Brand and advertising creative role progressing to board-level responsibility. Worked on accounts including Mars/Maltesers, Fiat, and McDonalds (as listed).

Senior Creative at Leo Burnetts Advertising

January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007

Freelance Creative at Ebb and Flow

January 1, 2003 - June 30, 2005

Freelance creative role supporting brand and advertising work for clients including the Mayor of London, BAT (British American Tobacco), and additional listed work.

Junior to Mid-weight Art Director at Leagas Shafron Davis (Chic Ayer)

January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2004

Art direction for retail and other client work including Heals (Home Furnishings Store) and Air France Tax Office (as listed). Contributed to campaigns and creative development.

Junior Art Director at Ayer London

January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1998

Art director role working on Heals (Home Furnishings Store) and Air France Tax Office (as listed). Delivered creative concepts and visual execution for advertising campaigns.

Junior Art Director at Ayer London

January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1991

Entry-level role at Ayer London prior to later art director responsibilities (as listed under 'Tax Office' entry).