We’re thinkers, makers and doers. We’re creatives and strategists. We’re honest and dependable. We’re collaborative. We are Creative.

 

We’re a dependable company, where the people you build a relationship at the first meeting are still working on your business two... five... ten years later.

We’re a collaborative company, where the clever, strategic people and the smart, creative types work together directly with you from the beginning. Say hello to the team.

 

Giles Tovey

Director & Outdoor Guy

 
My job is to help create an environment that our team and our clients thrive in.

What I do at Creative

As one of the owners, my job is to help create an environment that our team and our clients thrive in. As Director of Account Service it’s to ensure we have happy clients who understand and appreciate our offer.

The best thing about my job

The glamour… ok, so really it’s the fact that in general, I really like what I do.

Career highlight

Going from employee to employer. Scary as heck but it can be incredibly rewarding.

Favourite ad of all time

The Think Small ad and the series of Volkswagen ads that followed in the 60s by Doyle Dane Bernbach. It was revolutionary stuff in a time in America when everything was BIG and fuel was cheap.

I barrack for

The underdog (and West Coast of course).

Dream holiday destination

The dreams change a bit but they’re good dreams if they involve driving, dirt roads and water, preferably the ocean. Like Namibia. Namibia was amazing.

To relax I like to

Drive. Get wet. Get sun. Read. Walk the dogs. Do family stuff. Not necessarily in that order.

 

Marty Shearwood

Director & aeroPlane Geek

 
Having a brand that truly reflects who we are is what I am proud of the most.
 

What I do at Creative

I am responsible for the overall smooth running and operational side of the agency including creative, finance, admin and everything in between!

The best thing about my job

The flexibility to work in different facets of the business but mostly the satisfaction of seeing our team develop great solutions for our clients.

Career highlight

Being given the opportunity to manage a large retail client at the age of 20 that gave me the best possible grounding into the industry. It showed me that anything was possible in spite of ridiculously tight deadlines and rapidly moving goal posts - it’s amazing what pizza, late nights and the camaraderie of a great group of people can achieve!

Favourite ad of all time

I would have to say the original Apple Think Different ad. It’s as effective today as it was 20-odd years ago when it was first produced.

I barrack for

The Dockers and Monocle magazine.

Dream holiday destination

Tuscany, Italy.

To relax I like to

Escape on holiday to somewhere from Mr and Mrs Smith.

Warren Campbell

Principal Strategic Consultant & Avid Golfer

 
 
What do I do at Creative? I always try to give our clients an idea that they haven’t already thought of.
 

What I do at Creative

I always try to give our clients an idea they haven’t already thought of.

The best thing about my job

There’s always something you can do, to get a result.

Career highlight

Coming back to Creative.

Favourite ad of all time

Tippex Bear experience.

I barrack for

Essendon.

Dream holiday destination

That changes regularly – Tahiti, in a hotel with a crèche sounds good at the moment.

To relax I like to

Spend time with my girls.

Monique Hammond

Account DIRECTOR & g&T Enthusiast

 
The best thing about my job? I come to work every day to do a job that I love, alongside people who are not only colleagues, but friends.

What I do at Creative

I provide agency-wide support across a large portion of our client base. Whether it be the suits side or the studio side, it’s safe to say I am across most things!

The best thing about my job

The opportunity to make a real difference, by making genuine and valuable contributions to the success of others. It’s great fun too, working alongside people who are not only colleagues, but friends.

Career highlight

Discovering Creative.adm and turning an unsuspecting internship into a full time gig!

Favourite ad of all time

I am torn between the IKEA ad start the car! and also the classic Cadbury ad with the drum playing gorilla.

I barrack for

Can I say cheese? Chocolate? Arancini balls?

Dream holiday destination

Take me back to Italy any day!

To relax I like to

Spend time with family and friends with plenty of food and wine…and 80’s music.

 

Cleo Hague-Smith

Account DIRECTOR & WINE ENTHUSIAST

 
The best thing about my job? The team, there’s no doubt about it.

WHAT I DO AT CREATIVE

I’m mostly in charge of managing digital campaigns across a number of platforms… and making sure nobody eats lunch before 12.

THE BEST THING ABOUT MY JOB

The team, there’s no doubt about it. Everyone is different, and everyone is great (especially you, Giles).

CAREER HIGHLIGHT

Starting my career at a place like Creative.

FAVOURITE AD OF ALL TIME

Telstra’s Great Wall of China ad. Emperor Nasi Goreng doesn’t sound too bad.

I BARRACK FOR

West Coast.  

DREAM HOLIDAY DESTINATION

Anywhere on the northern coast of WA. Swag included.

TO RELAX I LIKE TO

Spend time with my dog, of course!

 

Erin Lovell

Senior Creative & Fitness fanatic

 
Best thing about my job? Every day is different and I get to do what I love with a bunch of great people who are passionate and also love what they do – it all makes for a pretty good vibe.

What I do at Creative

Eat all the Minties, and try my best to be creative.

The best thing about my job

Every day is different and I get to do what I love with a bunch of great people who are passionate and also love what they do – it all makes for a pretty good vibe.

Career highlight

This keeps changing, but I think overall just being lucky enough to have such varied experiences and working in other cities and countries has been very rewarding.

Favourite ad of all time

This also keeps changing, recently I’m loving Apple Music's Taylor vs. Treadmill ad. I’m not sure what I love more – the overall ad concept or just the epic ending!

I barrack for

Good food, especially breakfast.

Dream holiday destination

Maldives, Bora Bora, any of those travel mag pics you see with crystal clear water, sun and snorkelling.

To relax I like to

Beach, gym, run, sunshine or sometimes there’s nothing better than a night in with pizza, beer and trash tv.

 

Ali Simmons

Senior Account manager & FOODIE

 
The people we work with...from our Creative team to clients, the connections made, the campaigns, the creative solutions...there is nothing quite like it. Oh and the dogs in our office is pretty fab!

What I do at Creative

Help to bring to life client's ideas or find solutions to problem's by rallying our Creative troops. I manage the day to day operations of our clients, keeping things watertight, on schedule, on budget and delivered the Creative way.

The best thing about my job

The people we work with...from our Creative team to clients, the connections made, the campaigns, the creative solutions...there is nothing quite like it. Oh and the dogs in our office is pretty fab!

Career highlight

Working on an award winning property project with my older brother and turning a client relationship into a work gig with Creative.

Favourite ad of all time

"Marge the rains are 'ere!"...an Aussie McCain classic. Or for those international...can't go past the annual John Lewis Christmas ads (pulls at the heart strings).

I barrack for

The underdog...and dogs in general.

Dream holiday destination

Anywhere that I can snow ski, hike or swim...around the world trip?!

To relax I like to

Sunset vino cheers to my other half watching our mini me's run a muck.

 

Steph Vitalich

creative & tap dancER

 
The best thing about my job is helping clients bring their ideas to life.

What I do at Creative

Solve design problems and being creative!

The best thing about my job

Working with a wonderful group of people and helping clients bring their ideas to life on a variety of different projects.

Career highlight

Getting my first job at an ad agency and my time freelancing.

Favourite ad of all time

Do I have to pick just one? I still love the Carlton Draught ‘Big Ad’ using the Classical piece O Fortuna. Air New Zealand’s ‘A Very Merry Mistake’ and Amazon’s #BeforeAlexa.

I barrack for

Vegemite and Apple (they’ve done a good job at brainwashing me).

Dream holiday destination

This list is long so hard to choose just one, but I’d have to say Slovenia and Norway.

To relax I like to

Dance, read til all hours, spend time with my family and brunch dates.

 

Jenny Kostner

creative & cat lover

 
It definitely never gets boring!

What I do at Creative

I’m one of the graphic designers.

The best thing about my job

Being part of a fantastic team, and working with a big variety of clients on all kinds of different projects. It definitely never gets boring!

Career highlight

Landing my first job right after graduating.

Favourite ad of all time

I really like the IKEA ads from a few years back, the ‘Start the car!’, ‘It’s ok to change your mind’ and the sad lamp in the rain.

I barrack for

Broccoli.

Dream holiday destination

Too many to list! But definitely Japan, always Europe, and also Canada and South America.

To relax I like to

Read, draw, walk and go out for breakfast.

 

Darren Richmond

SENIOR ART DIRECTOR & CAR ENTHUSIAST

 
I enjoy making things and being on the tools, so seeing a project go from brief to final product is very satisfying. The people are nice too.

What I do at Creative

A fair bit of thinking and an equal share of pixel pushing; from reports and storyboards to 3d and infographics and a whole bunch in between.

The best thing about my job

I enjoy making things and being on the tools, so seeing a project go from brief to final product is very satisfying. The people are nice too.

Career highlight

3D concept artist and 5 odd years working in the film industry in Melbourne.

I barrack for

Disappointment Hill Pétanque Association

Dream holiday destination

Anywhere I haven’t been already, or revisiting the places I have been that I really enjoyed.

To relax I like to

Work on my classic car, go for a skate or surf, drink beer preferably a non-fancy draught or pilsner.

 

Terrence Kane

creative & classical music lover

 
I love being able to take something that isn’t working, and make it work.

What I do at Creative

Graphic design.

The best thing about my job

Being able to take something that isn’t working, and make it work.

Career highlight

Registering my very first business name with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission would have to be up there.

Favourite ad of all time

This, the pinnacle of 1980s Australian TV advertising.

I barrack for

As a fair-weather sports fan, I get on and off bandwagons as appropriate.

Dream holiday destination

Chang’an, China in the year 720 AD.

To relax I like to

Listen to my favourite piece of classical music, Khachaturian’s “Gayaneh” Suite No 3, 5th movement - so soothing.

 

Amit Dobhal

Senior Digital Marketer & Keen Learner

 
The best thing about my job?
I get to learn new things daily.

What I do at Creative

I specialise in all things digital, particularly SEO, with the objective of generating leads for clients.

The best thing about my job

I get to learn new things daily. I get the opportunity to discover more about our clients and what’s important to them. The best part of my job is keeping myself up-to-date with the latest digital marketing techniques.

Career highlight

The opportunity to have worked with clients from almost every part of the world.

Favourite ad of all time

That changes daily! But I love watching Apple and BP's Team USA ads.

I barrack for

Good food, good sleep and Mother Nature.

Dream holiday destination

There are many. A few include Rameshwaram, Kailash Mansarovar, Tuvalu, Kiribati & Hawaii.

To relax I like to

Watch good movies with my family.

 

Hannah Wilson

SENIOR WRITER & tea addict

 
There’s always something new to learn.

What I do at Creative

I write copy and drink all the tea.

The best thing about my job

The variety, for sure. There’s always something new to learn.

Career highlight

The travels, the positive impacts, the friendships, the fun - there are too many highlights to list.

Favourite ad of all time

Anything that makes me laugh gets my vote. ‘Never Say No to Panda’ and ‘Top Bombing’ are two of my faves.

I barrack for

England, and Pluto reclaiming its planetary status.

Dream holiday destination

Israel, Russia, Japan and then back to England for a restful cup of Yorkshire Tea.

To relax I like to

Sing along (badly) to musicals, go for brunch, or just head outside for a good walk.

 

Lynn Morris

Accounts & Philosopher

 
The best thing about my job? An opportunity to look beyond the numbers.

What I do at Creative

Bookkeeping and accounts.

The best thing about my job

Opportunity to look beyond the numbers.

Career highlight

Being transferred to Australia.

Favourite ad of all time

Qantas safety announcement.

I barrack for

The All Blacks.

Dream holiday destination

Margaret River.

To relax I like to

Read philosophy.

 
 

Susan Thorpe

accounts & yogi

 
On Fridays I’m very popular as I also process the payroll.

What I do at Creative

Bookkeeping with a focus on maintaining healthy cashflow. On Fridays I’m very popular as I also process the payroll.

The best thing about my job

Seeing the results of a high performing team who really know their stuff.

Career highlight

Being introduced to cloud-based business software ten years ago – life changing!

Favourite ad of all time

Where The Bloody Hell Are You?

I barrack for

The Wallabies and Ash Barty.

Dream holiday destination

New Zealand

To relax I like to

Get sweaty at hot yoga.

 

Shaun Atherstone

Photographer & Filmmaker

 
The best thing about my job? I love waking up every morning knowing that I’ll be working with like-minded creatives, bringing ideas to life in a visual format, and that today will be different to yesterday.

What I do at Creative

In between coffee runs, I sit behind the lens.

The best thing about my job

Do what you love and love what you do. I love waking up every morning knowing that I’ll be working with like-minded creatives, bringing ideas to life in a visual format, and that today will be different to yesterday.

Career highlight

Being accepted into the Creative ADM family.

Favourite ad of all time

MTN – Stickies. Using one million Post-it’s, 96,314 digital photographs, 4.9 kilometers of 35mm film, and 3 weeks of editing… some production!

I barrack for

The Wallabies and any other team that beats the All-Blacks.

Dream holiday destination

Cape to Cairo on an off-road bike.

To relax I like to

Spend time in the ocean, whether it’s surfing, kitesurfing or just a swim.