Robert Simons

Robert Simons

Design ManagementUnited Kingdom
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Robert Simons

Robert Simons

Design ManagementUnited Kingdom
About me
Highly motivated, solution orientated individual seeking continued growth in the cultural, visual and technology sectors. Combination of artistic awareness, commercial focus, business acumen, interpersonal skills, creative ideas and practical abilities.
Work history
    Senior Design Management Consultant
    Represent exists to promote excellence in the graphic design community by nurturing talent. We provide a more rewarding experience of design recruitment, sourcing permanent or freelance positions for Graphic Designers, Digital Designers and Design Managers of all levels. • Client Consultancy and Representation for Design Managers of all levels including; Account Managers, Client Service Directors, Strategic Consultants, Project Managers, New Business Managers, Studio Managers, Art Buyers and Creative Producers. On the lookout for exceptional Copywriters as well. • Establish, develop and nourish strong working relationships with global Design agencies and professionals. • Advise effective strategies towards Design Management and resourcing.
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    Managing Agent & ProducerPOCKO
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    Pocko is a communications consultancy with over 15 years experience, specialising in producing content and providing services for the art, culture and communication fields. Services include brand communication and activation, curating, publishing, film, illustration, design, photography and animation. • Produce a wide variety of content media ranging from ATL advertising, animation, motion and photography production, brand activation & development, exhibitions, in-house and external publishing. • Act as main point of contact with clients, artists and creative team throughout all stages of commission and production. • Liaise with clients, working closely with leading global advertising, communications, publishing and design agencies to produce and co-ordinate a wide range of commissioned projects. • Effectively manage quotes, scheduling and production pipeline up to delivery of all creative output. • Achieved consistent objectives to ensure the highest quality of creative content, whilst maximising profitability and client satisfaction. • Extensive experience and proven success in Creative Consultancy and Art Buying. • Exhibition proposals, budgeting and curating. • Regularly meet with artists and creatives to advise a clear and effective direction for their work, development and promotional strategy. • Talent scout: negotiated working contracts and exclusive representation for internationally acclaimed artists, designers, photographers and new talent.
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Skills
  • Advertising
  • Film
  • Marketing PR
  • Visual Arts
  • Print Design
  • Art Direction
  • Art Photography
  • Commercial Photography
  • Digital Imaging
  • Design
  • Producing
  • Strategic Planning
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Photoshop
  • Ideas Development
Education
    MA Contemporary Art
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    Published thesis "Revisiting The Wunderkammer: Contemporary Anomalies of Collecting and Classification in the Works of Mark Dion"