Brand & Creative Operations Lead

Miguel
Trinity.

Multi-Disciplinary Senior Creative
— Studio Workflow Specialist

20+
Markets delivered across, in 22 languages
30%
Faster creative delivery through workflow gains
25%
Campaign ROI improvement
18yrs
Leading brand & creative teams globally
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Summary

A senior creative leader overseeing brand development, creative direction, and multi-disciplinary studio operations across design, copy, digital, and video.

I specialise in translating strategy into clear, scalable creative output while maintaining a high standard of quality, consistency, and brand clarity across global markets.

With a strong foundation in hands-on design and creative production, I combine brand stewardship with operational excellence — building structure, improving processes, and guiding teams to deliver high-impact, on-brand work across all channels.

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Core Expertise

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Hands-On Design & Art Direction
Still at the desk when it counts — expert across Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, with a strong foundation in layout, typography, and visual storytelling from concept through final execution.
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Brand & Creative Direction
Leading and evolving brand identity systems, ensuring consistent tone, visual language, and storytelling across B2C and B2B campaigns, product marketing, and digital experiences.
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Multi-Disciplinary Studio Leadership
Guiding teams across design, copywriting, digital/web, and video/motion — creating cultures of clarity, accountability, creativity, and collaboration.
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Creative Operations & Workflow
Managing creative intake, prioritisation, capacity planning, and approvals through Jira, Figma, and structured review — removing bottlenecks, ensuring predictable delivery.
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Video & Motion Production
Directing — and hands-on producing in After Effects and Premiere Pro — explainer videos, campaign motion assets, and social content, from brief to final cut.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partnering with marketing, product, sales, and performance teams to align creative output with business strategy and audience insight.
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Key Achievements

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Built, led, and scaled multi-regional creative teams delivering cohesive brand experiences across 20+ markets and 22 languages.

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Directed global rebrands, product launches, digital campaigns, and live experiences that significantly increased engagement and performance.

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Implemented workflow and operational improvements that increased creative delivery speed by 30% and campaign ROI by 25%.

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Elevated brand consistency and cross-channel creative quality through improved guidelines, templating, and review structures.

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Directed complex multimedia projects across video, digital, print, and experiential formats with measurable impact on brand perception.

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Experience

Freelance Creative Director / Art Director Independent
Jan 2026 — Present+
  • Partnering directly with brands and agencies on creative and art direction across broadcast, FMCG, and corporate projects.
  • Bringing end-to-end capability — concept, design, and delivery — to a flexible roster of clients.
  • Open to new projects and collaborations.
Freelance Snr Designer / Art Director Event-Central
2024 — 2025+
  • Designed and art-directed branded experiences for major conferences, roadshows, and live events.
  • Translated event concepts into compelling visual narratives across stage design, motion graphics, digital screens, and environmental branding.
  • Worked closely with producers to shape event identities that carried through every visual touchpoint.
  • Delivered both rapid-turnaround assets and large-scale creative systems with precision and consistency.
  • Supported live execution with on-site direction and last-minute creative problem-solving.
Senior Art Director Channel 9
2024 — 2025+
  • Led the creation of Total TV campaign assets, ensuring consistency across print, digital, and on-air visuals.
  • Designed and executed marketing collateral, social media graphics, and promotional materials for major network campaigns.
  • Oversaw photo and video shoots, ensuring high-quality execution from concept to post-production.
Creative Director Amway ESAN
2020 — 2023+
  • Directed creative teams across Europe, South Africa, and ANZ, developing localized designs for 24 markets in 22 languages.
  • Designed brand-aligned digital, print, and experiential assets, driving engagement and global brand consistency.
  • Led a visual identity refresh, modernizing digital and print materials while maintaining brand heritage.
Head of Creative Hungry Jack's
2017 — 2020+
  • Managed in-house creative production, delivering packaging, in-store promotions, and campaign visuals.
  • Led a rebranding initiative, increasing brand awareness by 50% and driving a 20% sales boost.
  • Created OOH, social media, and print assets that reinforced the brand's market presence.
Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director WPP · Ogilvy · 360° Marketing · Ocean Media
2006 — 2017+
  • Designed and executed advertising campaigns, brand identities, and editorial layouts for clients including Qantas, Telstra, American Express, and Hyundai.
  • Created multi-platform marketing assets, from billboards and digital ads to social content and promotional materials.
  • Developed visual storytelling concepts, ensuring consistency across digital, print, and experiential marketing.
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Selected Work

Qantas Holidays online campaign
Qantas
Online Campaign — Holidays
Qantas outdoor bus shelter campaign, Golden Gate Bridged
Qantas
Outdoor Campaign
CommSec margin loan B2B print campaign and brochure
CommSec
B2B Campaign
Channel 9 Olympics coverage design
Channel 9
Broadcast — 9Now & Olympics
Amway Hamilton Island Platinum Seminar campaign
Amway
Hamilton Island Seminar
Amway Nutrilite and Nutriway wellness campaigns
Nutrilite / Nutriway
Wellness Campaigns
Artistry and g&h beauty brand design
Artistry / g&h
Beauty Brand Design
Artistry Studio skincare campaign video, Amway 0:23
Artistry Studio
Campaign Video (Highlights) — Amway
n by Nutrilite Relax Products video, Amway 0:28
n by Nutrilite
Relax Products (Highlights) — Amway
n by Nutrilite Relax Products video v2, Amway 0:25
n by Nutrilite
Relax Products V2 (Highlights) — Amway
Hungry Jack's product campaigns and brand guidelines
Hungry Jack's
Campaigns & Brand Guidelines
Hungry Jack's Bursties campaign
Hungry Jack's
Bursties Campaign
Deloitte dashboard, Surf Report app, AMR research digital design
Deloitte / AMR
Digital & UI Design
Telstra NYE 2012 and Ford launch event design
Telstra / Ford
Events & Launch Design
Deloitte and Tabcorp corporate publishing
Deloitte / Tabcorp
Corporate Publishing
White Living magazine and Ocean Blue yacht magazine
White / Ocean Blue
Magazine Publishing
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Education & Skills

Education & Certifications
🎓 Fine Arts Degree — Design & Communication
École des Beaux Arts, Paris, France
🎓 Diploma of Arts
Escola Veiga Beirão, Lisboa, Portugal
🎓 Bachelor of Chinese Arts and Culture
Beijing Language and Culture University, China
🎓 Diploma of Photography & Video
Academy of Visual Arts, Macau
🖌 Design & Editing
PhotoshopIllustratorInDesignFigmaCanva
📄 Editorial & Print
E-booksBrochuresMagazinesReports & Textbooks
📱 Digital & Social
Landing PagesEDMsCampaign Assets
🎬 Motion Graphics
After EffectsPremiere Pro
📊 Project Tools
AsanaTrelloMonday.comJira
🤖 AI & Emerging Tech
Adobe FireflyChatGPTMidjourneyRunwayCanva Magic Studio
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Recognized for brand identity, campaign innovation, and digital design excellence.

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Featured in design and marketing publications for outstanding creative work.