Before working in advertising I was a youth worker, which for ten years was a great job. I mean, sure you get paid badly, your clients are just the worst and at some point you get a chair to the head… It prepared me for a career in advertising more than i could have imagined. After studying design for 4 years and then returning to teach for 2 more, I completed AWARD school and landed a job at DDB Sydney as an Art Director. Since then I have worked at a string of great agencies in Sydney and London, ready to get a chair to the head.
WHERE I'VE BEEN
BRANDS I’VE WORKED WITH
WHAT PEOPLE THINK OF ME
"Richard is a talented art director and excellent guy. He is full of energy and enthusiasm - a real cultural contributor - with a can-do attitude."
Simon Veksner, Creative Director
"Richard is both talented and nice. You want him on your team when you’ve faced with a great opportunity and you want him by your side when the going get’s tough. A passionate art director with strong conceptual skills. He’s responsible, self sufficient and a great guy to have around."
Ian Broekhuizen, Creative Director, Leo Burnett Sydney
"I have known Richard for over 7 years. We have had Richard in at the Monkeys as a freelancer recently for a week and ended up keeping him on for a couple of months. Richard is easy to work with, collaborative and has great ideas. I wouldn't hesitate in having him back anytime."
Scott Dettrick, Creative Director, The Monkeys
"Rich is the holy trinity of creative that every department needs. Very creative. Very strategic. And, a very nice guy. In his time with us he proved invaluable. It wasn't only the day to day work where he excelled but the never ending stream of proactive ideas that really impressed us."
Brendan Willenberg, Creative Director, Clemenger BBDO