Keeping things nimble →
An end-to-end creative consultant that delivers commercial projects for brands
Russell Neill is a passionate Creative and Design Lead with a contemporary eye for detail and craft, backed by over a decade's design and advertising experience across; brand, fashion and retail.
As a end-to-end creative consultant, he works directly with clients of all shapes and sizes to bring strategically-led consumer brands, creative projects and engaging campaigns to life in clever ways.
Russell’s creative practise operates at the intersection of contemporary design, storytelling and creative advertising, with a speciality in Brand, Digital, Content, Campaigns and Retail.
He collaborates with a network of talented creatives, such as; strategists, writers, developers, designers, photographers, account managers, producers, videographers and motion designers on a direct project-by-project basis.
No hidden fees means total project transparency at every stage
Positioned as a perfect alternative to high-cost agency fees, Russell can effectively deliver the same high-calibre commercial work with no hidden fees or extra line-items. Being nimble means he can offer clients of all sizes a highly competitive hourly rate + relevant project collaborator costs as required.
For any questions or to enquires please feel free to get in touch.
Career Highlights:
For almost fifteen years, I have developed extensive expertise in design and art direction, working with an eclectic mix of creative and advertising agencies as well as exclusive in-house clients.
My experience covers a wide range of industries, with a specialty in brand, tech, fashion, and retail. I’ve led the creative, and creative teams, on some of Australia’s biggest retail accounts and tech companies over the years, working on nearly 50 different brands across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK to-date.
In recent years, I've immersed myself deeply into the dynamic and intricate world of digital Personalisation, UX, and Customer Journey Design. In this capacity, I've crafted personalised digital experiences for millions of customers across Australia and New Zealand, delivering millions in revenue for some ASX listed retail giants.
In-house Designer for NASDAQ listed Biofuels pioneer, LanzaTech (2009-2013).
Design Lead on the former Holden Australia Creative and Retail brand accounts (2014-2017).
SNR Art Director/Creative Lead of the Jay Jays creative account (2017-2021).
Design Studio Lead @ Employment Hero (2022).
Digital Design Lead @ Target Australia (2022-2024) 1:1 Marketing (Growth Personalisation, CRM Lifecycle & Loyalty).
Lead Digital Designer @ Super Retail Group (2024). Personalisation. BCF, rebel, Supercheap Auto.
Over $1.5million in sales from an eCommerce side hustle.
Qualifications
Diploma: Fashion Art Direction
Institution: Mastered, London.
Year: 2017
Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts
Major: Graphic Design
Institution: Whitecliffe College of Arts & Design, Auckland.
Year: 2012
Diploma: Architecture
Institution: Unitec, Auckland.
Year: 2007
Courses & Certifications
— Strategy-Based Brand Identity Design
— Brand Positioning Strategy for Creatives
— Working with Children Check
— Disability Awareness
— Certificate of Communications
— First Aid: Levels 1–4
— First Aid: Critical Incident Management
Make it stand out ✺
A Campaign Design & Art Direction Specialist
What sets Russell apart is his unique ability to combine his expertise in art direction, design and content creation with an unwavering enthusiasm for collaboration, resulting in impactful connections between audiences and brands.