Joe McLean
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Joe McLean

DESIGN DIRECTOR / HEAD OF DESIGNUnited Kingdom
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Joe McLean

DESIGN DIRECTOR / HEAD OF DESIGNUnited Kingdom
About me
Design + Art Direction Experienced Design Director working across multiple channels; from digital and social advertising to branding, packaging, press and retail across a broad range of global FMCG brands. My strengths lie in making the complicated simple and the simple clever – A creative thinker that delivers intelligent and well considered design with passion and great sensitivity to detail. Specialities: art direction, design direction, design leadership, digital design, graphic design, social media, packaging, branding and identity.
Work history
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    Design DirectorOLIVER Agency
     - London, United KingdomFull Time
    Head of Creative for the onsite UK Unilever account – Working across some of the most renowned brands in the world directly with one of the biggest advertisers in the industry. Delivering prestigious, innovative digital content across multiple B2C channels. Conception and creation of assets across a wide array of platforms including online, social and advertising. Overseeing, leading, nurturing and line management of digital and motion designers. Work in tandem with the Creative Services to craft bespoke solutions that best fits the resourcing and talent needs. Strong client liaison, with a proven track record of developing strong client relationships and a consistent record of taking, interpreting and delivering projects within agreed timeframes. Work closely with the account team to estimate project costs and schedule work in the studio. Recruit creative staff to join the London team and encourage graduate placements.
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    Associate Creative DirectorOLIVER Agency
     - London, United KingdomFull Time
    Head of Creative for the onsite Starbucks account – Driving the conception, development and execution of all creative for in-store, out of store advertising and digital media across UK and CE markets. Nurture and inspire the creative team; leading, mentoring and line-management of multi-disciplined senior and junior designers/artworkers (team of 8). Manage tight deadlines, work under continuous pressure and run several projects simultaneously. Studio and location photographic art direction, creative direction and brand guardianship. Broad experience across traditional print mediums and digital media. Collaborate and present work to Starbucks key stakeholders and marketing team.
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Skills
  • Corporate Identity
  • Print Design
  • Art Direction
  • Websites
  • Typography
  • Branding/rebranding
  • Branding Identity Design
Education
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    Graphic DesignBath Spa Uni
     - Bath, United Kingdom