About me

I'm an Art Director / Designer & Artist (unrepresented) who has worked at large international and small local agencies in Ireland, the UK, Germany, the Middle east and SE Asia. Currently, freelancing as REACT Studios, my career spans 30 years - above and below the line - which includes a respectable number of awards in direct and integrated marketing. While strong on concept, strategy and direct copywriting, my all round skills have been honed to an unusually high level through experience in ad agencies, design houses and illustration studios.

I PROVIDE CREATIVE SUPPORT TO:

Advertising, Design & Digital agencies, as well as Marketing, Event/Promotions and PR companies.

(on site if required)

I PROVIDE CREATIVE SERVICES:

Direct to client and can organise teams to accommodate all campaign/marketing requirements.

WHAT YOU'LL GET:

Ideas / Strategy / Creative/Art Direction

Copywriting / TV & Video / Radio / Activation Campaigns / Online Marketing / CGI & Motion Graphics

Graphic Design / Brand Identity / Pack

Skills

Advertising, Brand / Logo Design, Direct Mail, Graphic Design, Radio, Strategy Planning, Television

Sector Experience

Automotive, Finance, FMCG, Government, Pharmaceutical, Retail

Awards

An Post Awards, Bangkok Art directors Awards, ECHO Leader, IDMA, Irish Times Recruitment Advertising Awards

Clients

Comms Grade, De Dietrich, Dulux, KAL Group, Nordmende

Trade Associations

ICAD

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Availability
Looking for work
Achievements
studiopro:Derek was verified as a studiopro on 20th May 2021
Project featured:Works better with the add-on.
on 1st July 2015
Project featured:Think Audi
on 17th August 2015
Project featured:Pencil Power
on 18th August 2015
Project featured:Newbridge Karate Club Identity
on 17th December 2015
Project featured:Brand Identity
on 5th January 2016
Project featured:Dulux Trade Points – Point of Sale
on 20th September 2017
Project featured:Kendrick Lamar
on 11th June 2018
Project featured:Conor McGregor
on 26th September 2019
Project featured:WB Yeats
on 1st April 2021
Project featured:Samuel Beckett
on 22nd July 2022
Contract
Freelance, Part time
Location
Newbridge, Kildare, Ireland
Skill Level
Senior, Director
Languages
English, German
Creativepool member since 10 January 2016