Rhys Malcolm,
Design Director
A Design Director who has worked in London, and Australia with clients ranging from corporate clients in banking and, telecommunications; to fashion, editorial, entertainment, as well as everything else in between. Working across design and advertising as well as television. I have built this through years of working freelance directly with clients and in-house at some of the world’s largest agencies. Most recently as a Design Director with a focus on Motion working with a range of clients across multiple categories.
For a downloadable version of my CV please click here.
Philosophy
It is most important to know about me; that I am truly passionate about developing creative ideas to solve specific problems. Through strategy, medium, and artwork.
I enjoy new challenges and have built an extensive and broad range of experience through freelance work over the past 13 years in Australia and the UK.
Attributes
Experience and expertise in creating brand equity, identity and positioning. As well as the implementation of concepts via multiple platforms.
A broad knowledge base encompassing all aspects of the design process. From development to delivery, in a variety of industries.
Critical and creative thinking combining imagination and curiosity with analysis and research. To create outcomes that fulfil and surpass the expectations of my clients.
Amenable and diligent, although I worked for many years as a freelance designer, almost all of the clients I have worked with on multiple contracts. A testament to my work ethic and skill, but more importantly how I can fit into and lead teams.
Education
Management (Marketing)
University of South Australia
Completed the first year,
Transferred into Design.
Design (Visual Communication)
University of South Australia
Graduated 2010.
Design Software
10+ years Professional Experience
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
8+ years Professional Experience
Powerpoint, Keynote, Lightroom
6+ years Professional Experience
After Effects, Premiere
Design Experience
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Creative & Ideation / Motion / Branding
Print / Digital / Pitch Work & Presentation
Work History
Since 2010 a focus on freelance and contract work due to living in multiple cities has given me the benefit of clients through multiple disciplines and sizes. Including some of the world’s largest agencies as well as direct clients. Working on all aspects of the design process from pitching and presentation work to creating and delivering fully integrated campaigns and collateral.
Work
Freelance Designer & Creative
Tourism Australia
Sydney
Multiple Contracts
Freelance Designer & Creative
DDB Remedy
Sydney
Long Term Contract
Freelance Designer & Creative
GPJ
Sydney
Long Term Contract
Freelance Designer & Creative
Apparent
Sydney
Long Term Contract
Senior Designer & Creative
Precinct / Hotwire Global
Sydney
Permanent
Freelance Designer & Creative
BBC Studios
Sydney
Long Term Contract
Senior Designer & Creative
VICELAND/VICE TV
London
Permanent
Designer / Lead Creative
Vice Media UK / Virtue
London
Multiple Contracts
Freelance Designer
TBWA Worldwide
London
Multiple Contracts
Designer
SapientNitro
London
Appx. 2 year + Multiple Contracts
To see my LinkedIn profile please click here.
The following are a sample of his experience and attributes:
Management
Highly experienced in leading projects either individually or with a team. In regards to; planning, organising, coordinating, directing, overseeing, and delivering projects and campaigns.
Communication
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience in pitching for projects, relaying projects briefs to other members of a team, and translating briefs to communicate with the intended audience through a variety of mediums. Empathic communicator that connects with team members, colleagues, and audiences.
Idea Generation
Critical and creative thinking skills combining imagination and curiosity with analysis and research to deliver exceptional solutions and outcomes that fulfil briefs and lead to outstanding work. Ability to problem solve and work with teams to create and deliver award-winning work.
Creativity
Highly creative with a broad knowledge and taste, an ability to apply artistic creativity to bring unconventional and exciting ideas to unexpected areas. Experienced in developing conceptual ideas and apply over a variety of mediums to deliver impactful campaigns, strategy or elevate a brand’s overall communication.
Broad Knowledge
A history of working in every industry delivering work for a range of clients and their target markets, from pharmaceutical to youth media. Working on traditional Design projects for print and digital projects. As well as new mediums creating content and campaigns for television, social media.
Specialities
An initial focus on Branding and identity design expanded to cover a wide range of projects including; advertising, motion design, video and promo production, video editing, storyboard creation, web design, interaction design, digital out of home, information design, iconography, presentation design, illustration, sketching, animation, print design, layout, colour theory, packaging, typography, out of home, editorial, photography.
Technology
Advanced skills with the entire Adobe Suite, including Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere, and Lightroom. As well as film and photography experience directing and shooting for campings and content. With an interest in always learning new skills and technologies.
Personality
Amenable and diligent, with a dedication to high achievement, mixed with an easygoing temperament. A work ethic and skill set that ensures clients and teams want to work with him. Motivated with the ability to enjoy work while delivering exceptional results.