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John MartinJM

John Martin

Advertising Strategy | Art Director | Designer |

€579/day
London, GB
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About John

Award-winning creative with 30 years in the game, 15 of those deep in digital. I help brands and agencies think differently through creative ideas that resonate.
Core Strengths:

Creative Leadership: Art direction, concept development, creating ideas for agencies and global brands.

Full Service Creative: I'm involved from strategy to execution. Adobe Creative Suite is my tool of choice, and I bring both art direction and copywriting to the table for campaigns across just about every industry and in every medium.

Modern Innovation: Accredited in Generative AI and Digital Marketing. I love blending new tech with solid creative strategy to keep things fresh and future ready.

Collaborative & Agile: Easy to work with, genuinely invested in your success, whether that means hand-holding through tricky bits or jumping in on big strategic calls. Comfortable working remotely across time zones or onsite when it makes sense.

Why Work With Me:
If you're looking for a creative who actually cares about your project and delivers work that stands out, you found him. You get 30 years of experience paired with the latest tools to tell stories that land. I'm a team player who brings clients into the creative process because the best stuff happens when we figure it out together. I've never let a client down.

Brands: Carrolls Irish Gifts, Click&Go Holidays, Caldor Solar, Eason, Hugg, Louis Copeland&Sons, Paddy Power, Spotlight Healthcare, Feed the Heroes, TG4, Harte Media, Irish Examiner, Christmas2U, Gino’s, OHK Solar, Waterford Castle Hotel.

Clients: Chemistry, The Tenth Man, BBDO (Dublin/London), BBH (Dublin/London), Forsman & Bodenfors (Dublin), OneCore, Cogs&Marvel, Zoo Digital, Dynamo, Heritage One, Javelin, Connelly Partners (Dublin/Boston), TBWA (Dublin), VML (Dublin), WEKICK, CMS, Oliver (Dublin), Ogilvy (Dublin), NKK (Canberra), Creed, Publicis (Dublin/London), ebow, Public House, Courtyard, Fourth Idea (New York)
  • English

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
London (up to 50km), Manchester (up to 50km), Glasgow (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Freelance
    Independent Creative Consultant & Art Director
    ARTS AND CRAFTS
    January 2019 - Today (7 years and 5 months)
    Dublin, Ireland
    • Collaborating with premier Irish and international advertising agencies
    • Providing strategic creative direction and digital innovation expertise
    • Notable Agency Partners: Chemistry, The Tenth Man, Forsman Bodenfors, BBDO, BBH Dublin/London, Ogilvy Dublin / London, Publicis Dublin, Folk Wunderman Thompson, The Fourth Idea New York, McCann Manchester / London, NKK Canberra, Cogs & Marvel Dublin / San Francisco, Catapult Dublin / London, Connelly Partners Dublin / Boston, Droga5 Dublin, Dynamo
    Art Direction Adobe Creative Cloud Creative director Adobe Creative Suite Copywriting
  • Chemistry
    Senior Art Director
    DIGITAL AND IT
    January 2018 - January 2019 (1 year)
    Dublin, Ireland
    Ireland most creative and award winning agency
    • Led digital creative concepts for major brands including Dunne's Stores, Audi, and The Irish Examiner
    • Specialised in new business pitch development and execution
    Creative director Creative strategy Adobe Creative Cloud Adobe Creative Suite Art Director
  • ICAN
    Senior Art Director
    January 2007 - January 2018 (11 years)
    • Pioneered digital advertising solutions during industry's digital transformation
    • Spearheaded award-winning campaigns for Jameson Irish Whiskey, Vodafone, RTÉ
    • Key accounts: Jobs.ie, FBD Insurance, Bulmer's, Engineers Ireland, permanent tsb

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Education

  • Diploma in Visual Communications
    Dublin Institute of Technology
    Diploma in Visual Communications
  • Diploma in Advertising
    Technology University of Ireland
    Diploma in Advertising

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