I’m Sam. Art Director, seafood enthusiast, brother to 5 sisters and look like I could be from any nationality in the world. Greek, Egyptian, Mexican, Māori – I’ve heard them all (I’m actually 5th generation Australian, with roots from France). I also have a history in film & television, design and finished art, and have found that I have a knack for being able to visually convey a fitting strategic solution. Put simply; I like to solve problems and make great things.

I’ve always been one to stay up at night, trying to find answers and build ideas together into something amazing. It’s a thrill to invent something new and to solve a problem, and some days that’s what makes me love my job the way women in TVCs love yoghurt. I’ve raced motorbikes, jumped out of planes, and scuba-dived with sharks, but I still haven’t found anything that gives the same kick as cracking a brief and getting work over the line.

I’m a big team player, and I love working with people who want to make great work happen. Suits usually love me, mostly because I can be that extra for their clients' shoots to tick the multicultural box.

Experience

2020 - NOW Publicis

2018 - 2020 Freelance

2016 - 2017 Ogilvy

2010 - 2015 Clemenger BBDO

2014 - 2014 AWARD School

Awards

2018 AWARD Silver - Best use of Paid Influencers

2018 AWARD Bronze - Radio Best Use of Audio

2018 AWARD Bronze - Best use of Content in a PR Activation

2018 AWARD Finalist - Craft in Advertising Digital Illustration

2018 AWARD Finalist - PR Best Sponsorship

2018 AWARD Finalist - Branded Content Radio

2018 AWARD Finalist - Branded Entertainment Online

2018 AXIS Finalist - Brand Experience & Activation

2018 AXIS Finalist - Public Relations

2018 AXIS Finalist - PR Social & Digital

2018 AXIS Finalist - Influencer

2018 AXIS Finalist - Non Standard Radio & Audio

2015 BADC Silver - Direct Mail

2015 BADC Bronze - Direct Mail

2015 BADC Finalist - Direct Mail

2011 BADC Bronze - Ambient