Hi, I’m Clare Merrick. A Creative Director living in London, with a wealth of experience including: 360 ideation, creative strategy, advertising, art direction, e-commerce, video, multi-channel digital design, responsive websites, social content, team management and leadership.
My approach blends creativity with strategic thinking. Though my background is art direction, I have a strong understanding of how all roles within a creative team operate and am naturally
social-savvy. Working in a fast-paced environment and juggling multiple projects is second nature to me. I’m organised, ambitious and highly motivated – a team player that is well-versed in leading and nurturing a creative team.
My approach blends creativity with strategic thinking. Though my background is art direction, I have a strong understanding of how all roles within a creative team operate and am naturally social-savvy. Working in a fast-paced environment and juggling multiple projects is second nature to me. I’m organised, ambitious and highly motivated – a team player that is well-versed in leading and nurturing a creative team.
Projects
- #MeetYourMatte#MeetYourMatte Matte lipstick is a matter of style.M.A.C, the cultural icon of individuality and self-expression in beauty, knows better than anyone else. Matte lip is all about how you wear it: Finish, texture, attitude, personal style. M.A.C demystifies wearing colour by celebrating the style with which it is worn. Strategy Director : Christianne Hamilton Creative Director : George Yandel Creative Director of Copy : Jess Clark Art Direction & Design lead : Clare Merrick Design support : Soph
- #WhatsYourThing#WhatsYourThing Everyone has a ‘thing’ that makes them ‘them’. A certain thing they do that underlines their individuality, whether its the way they move, laugh, dance… a tattoo. That ‘thing’ includes beauty, too: One person may like a bold lip, for another, it’s all about skin. With ‘What’s Your Thing?’ we celebrate the individuality and self expression of Britain in all its eclectic glory, and dramatise how M.A.C helps people achieve that ‘thing’ with its iconic products. Strategy Direc
Work history
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Head Of CreativeKO Collective
London, United KingdomFull Time
I joined KO Collective to launch the KO Creative agency in 2021.
My work is to translate a brand vision into unique visuals and compelling storytelling for the modern age. Here at KO Collective we offer a versatile and holistic approach to creative services for beauty, fashion and lifestyle brands, we blend innovative ideation and strategic thinking with exceptional production to connect with today’s consumer in an authentic way. We offer end-to-end services for brand campaigns, multimedia content and editorial shoots, from initial thought-starters to final delivery. We believe that all
brilliant ideas start with a brilliant team, and only work with the best creatives in the industry.
Art director
London, United KingdomFull Time
My expertise range within advertising, art direction,
conceptual thinking, e-commerce, video, multi-channel digital design and social content.
Skills
- Creative Direction
- Advertising
- Film Production
- Digital Design
- Web Design
- Art Direction
- Adobe
- Sketch
- Presentations
- Communication
Education
BA(H) Graphic Design First Class DegreeManchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, United Kingdom
Design and Art Direction based degree