Brisbane based art director and graphic designer.

I am Howie, a passionate art director, designer and keen observer.

WORK, EXPERIENCE, HIGHLIGHTS.

  • 2023, Brisbane

    As the Art Director at Allo Creative, I collaborate closely with founders Gin Poppelwell and Andi Graham on a diverse range of projects, spanning from extensive branding initiatives to web design, graphics, and social media campaigns. My role involves crafting visually compelling and cohesive creative solutions across various mediums to elevate Allo Creative's creative endeavors.

  • 2020 – 2023, Rumble Creative: Edison Agency

    My role as Art Director at Edison Agency was multi-faceted and demanded a range of skills. My primary responsibility was to oversee the visual and aesthetic elements of projects, ensuring that the agency's creative output was of the highest quality. This involved working closely with clients to understand their needs and present ideas in a clear and compelling way. Additionally, I expanded my skills to include copywriting, SEO, social media strategies etc.

  • 2021 – Award School, Brisbane

    Creative idea generation. Advertising mediums. Scamps and presentation. Art direction and copywriting.

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  • 2020 — 2021, Sunshine Coast

    Photography and video + editing. Brand development and strategy. Corporate documents. Social media.

  • 2015 – 2018, University of the Sunshine Coast

    In recognition of my hard work and dedication to the craft, I was honoured the Runner-Up Portfolio Award at the Annual Portfolio Exhibition. This recognition served as a validation of my skills and helped to further cement my passion for design and communication.

  • 2017, Studio Voyager, Sunshine Coast

    Client communication. Design presentation. Print and digital executions.

  • 2012 – 2015, Horten School of Media, Norway

    Photography and video principals. Photo and video editing. Journalism and writing. Radio. Design principles.