Creative Director and Strategist with 40+ years’ experience across premium advertising, branding, photography, design, luxury and jewellery, content creation and digital marketing. I build brands from concept through launch, blending strategic thinking with hands-on creative execution and storytelling. I lead integrated campaign concepts and visual narratives, produce commercial photography and storyboards, and develop content ecosystems across websites and social channels. Available for selected remote, part-time, retained and fractional roles.

Darel James Clark

Creative Director and Strategist with 40+ years’ experience across premium advertising, branding, photography, design, luxury and jewellery, content creation and digital marketing. I build brands from concept through launch, blending strategic thinking with hands-on creative execution and storytelling. I lead integrated campaign concepts and visual narratives, produce commercial photography and storyboards, and develop content ecosystems across websites and social channels. Available for selected remote, part-time, retained and fractional roles.

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Creative Director and Strategist with 40+ years’ experience across premium advertising, branding, photography, design, luxury and jewellery, content creation and digital marketing. I build brands from concept through launch, blending strategic thinking with hands-on creative execution and storytelling.

I lead integrated campaign concepts and visual narratives, produce commercial photography and storyboards, and develop content ecosystems across websites and social channels. Available for selected remote, part-time, retained and fractional roles.

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Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at bouskar Creative Communications
January 1, 2024 - Present
Creative consultancy specialising in campaign concepts, brand strategy and photography. Develops websites, content ecosystems and digital marketing strategies, creating emotionally driven campaigns for premium and lifestyle brands. Leads brand development from initial concept to production and launch, including creative direction, storytelling and visual campaign frameworks.
Founder at bouskar Integrated Communications
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
Marketing, PR and e-commerce consultancy for jewellery brands and auction houses. Delivered brand positioning, website development and campaign delivery, supporting promotional initiatives with national media exposure. Worked across integrated communications to grow premium client brands and help convert audiences through digital experiences.
Business Development Manager at Pickle
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
Developed UK and international business opportunities, supporting retail marketing initiatives and jewellery brand development. Managed client relationships and contributed to business growth through prospecting, negotiation and partnership development.

Education

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Qualifications

Gemmology Studies – FGA (A Grade)
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Equine Shiatsu Practitioner – Dip SES tESA
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Gemmology Studies – FGA (A Grade)
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Equine Shiatsu Practitioner – Dip SES tESA
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Gemmology Studies – FGA (A Grade)
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Equine Shiatsu Practitioner – Dip SES tESA
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Gemmology Studies – FGA (A Grade)
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Equine Shiatsu Practitioner – Dip SES tESA
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
FGA (A Grade)
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Dip SES tESA
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other