Gary Knights
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Karen Castiglioni
It is my pleasure to recommend Gary Knights. I have worked with Gary over the past 5 years. He was originally commissioned to undertake the creative for Broome & The Kimberley Holidays brand review and on the strength of his skill and attention to detail, I commissioned him for all print, advertising creative and digital executions. Gary has the ability to understand the needs of his clients before they do but more importantly can quickly put a visual to those needs to make the most basic of conceptualised plans a reality. He goes above and beyond for his clients, with an equal measure of accountability for his employer. His conduct always demonstrates discipline combined with a keen sense of opportunity. Gary would be an asset to any organisation aspiring to make their brand punchy and digitally savvy. He sets high standards for himself and his team but above all is a great bloke :)
Ryan Briggs
Gary produces outstanding, user driven designs in all mediums from branding through to print and interface work. Unique style and creativity with attention to detail. Forever focused on delivering the clients requirements, Gary has a wealth of knowledge and experience which makes for a great mentor and workmate.
Karen Castiglioni
It is my pleasure to recommend Gary Knights. I have worked with Gary over the past 5 years. He was originally commissioned to undertake the creative for Broome & The Kimberley Holidays brand review and on the strength of his skill and attention to detail, I commissioned him for all print, advertising creative and digital executions. Gary has the ability to understand the needs of his clients before they do but more importantly can quickly put a visual to those needs to make the most basic of conceptualised plans a reality. He goes above and beyond for his clients, with an equal measure of accountability for his employer. His conduct always demonstrates discipline combined with a keen sense of opportunity. Gary would be an asset to any organisation aspiring to make their brand punchy and digitally savvy. He sets high standards for himself and his team but above all is a great bloke :)
Ryan Briggs
Gary produces outstanding, user driven designs in all mediums from branding through to print and interface work. Unique style and creativity with attention to detail. Forever focused on delivering the clients requirements, Gary has a wealth of knowledge and experience which makes for a great mentor and workmate.
Karen Castiglioni
It is my pleasure to recommend Gary Knights. I have worked with Gary over the past 5 years. He was originally commissioned to undertake the creative for Broome & The Kimberley Holidays brand review and on the strength of his skill and attention to detail, I commissioned him for all print, advertising creative and digital executions. Gary has the ability to understand the needs of his clients before they do but more importantly can quickly put a visual to those needs to make the most basic of conceptualised plans a reality. He goes above and beyond for his clients, with an equal measure of accountability for his employer. His conduct always demonstrates discipline combined with a keen sense of opportunity. Gary would be an asset to any organisation aspiring to make their brand punchy and digitally savvy. He sets high standards for himself and his team but above all is a great bloke :)
Ryan Briggs
Gary produces outstanding, user driven designs in all mediums from branding through to print and interface work. Unique style and creativity with attention to detail. Forever focused on delivering the clients requirements, Gary has a wealth of knowledge and experience which makes for a great mentor and workmate.
Karen Castiglioni
It is my pleasure to recommend Gary Knights. I have worked with Gary over the past 5 years. He was originally commissioned to undertake the creative for Broome & The Kimberley Holidays brand review and on the strength of his skill and attention to detail, I commissioned him for all print, advertising creative and digital executions. Gary has the ability to understand the needs of his clients before they do but more importantly can quickly put a visual to those needs to make the most basic of conceptualised plans a reality. He goes above and beyond for his clients, with an equal measure of accountability for his employer. His conduct always demonstrates discipline combined with a keen sense of opportunity. Gary would be an asset to any organisation aspiring to make their brand punchy and digitally savvy. He sets high standards for himself and his team but above all is a great bloke :)
Ryan Briggs
Gary produces outstanding, user driven designs in all mediums from branding through to print and interface work. Unique style and creativity with attention to detail. Forever focused on delivering the clients requirements, Gary has a wealth of knowledge and experience which makes for a great mentor and workmate.
Experience
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Blackglass
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director
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Dec 2018 - Present
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RLG
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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Creative Director
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Dec 2018 - Present
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CHOOSE Digital
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Australia
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Creative Director
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Dec 2018 - Present
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Digital Marketing Director
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Oct 2017 - Present
Gary has been in the digital space for over 20 years, working as a Digital Creative Director and Digital Marketing Director for various organisations in that time. He has a real passion for digital communication and marketing, utilising the latest tools and strategies to ensure the best possible outcome and ROI are achieved.Over his career, he has worked with such brands as Telstra, Clough, Communicare, MyFiziq, RosterElf, Sydney University, La Trobe University, CUB, AFL, The Agency Partners, The ABN Group, Webb & Browne-Neaves, Dale Alcock Homes, Celebration Homes, as well as various publicly listed companies. He has delivered on various digital strategies from Websites, EDM Campaigns, Banner Campaigns, SEO, SEM and Social Media. His ability to fully understand the brand and brand values of a client has seen these strategies reach their full potential in the online medium.His strengths also lie in a solid UX / UI understanding. He designs a LOOK by understanding how a BRAND can best utilise TECHNOLOGY. How that TECHNOLOGY FEELS is defined by a strong digital STRATEGY and UX. Based on that STRATEGY and UX he develops CONTENT to support the BRAND message and goals.Users are at the heart of everything we do.Gary has also won various industry recognised awards in the past 20 years for his creative marketing work for brands such as Alinta Gas, Telstra, The Art Gallery of WA, Evans & Tate Winery, The Red Cross, Palandri Wines, The Vines, and Cadburys. Show less
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Managing Director
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Dec 2018 - Nov 2022
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Group Account Director (WA)
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Sep 2015 - Feb 2018
My time at Gruden has seen me wear two distinct hats. One, as the Group Account Director for the WA office, and the second, as their Senior Creative UI/UX Designer servicing both local and National clients. Projects that I took the lead on include; Clough: UX/UI design for their CAMS Mobile App Project. MyFiziq: UX/UI and Account Direction Communicare: Senior Digital Designer for their recently launched websites Adelaide Airport: Senior Digital Designer for online advertising campaign assets Ashley & Martin: Account Direction for all SEO services provided by Gruden Agency Partners: Senior Graphic Design and Account Direction I continue to work on a contract basis with Gruden. Gruden is a market leading technology provider offering fully integrated fintech platforms in the digital marketplace to major corporations, brands and government. We provide a wide range of products and supporting services that allow our clients to maximise engagement and transactions with their customers, via mobile and digital channels. Gruden comprises of three specialist technology and digital marketing subsidiaries: Blackglass, a fully integrated digital marketing business providing intelligent insights into the best ways for our clients to communicate with customers, along with tailored marketing content campaigns to build brand awareness and acquire new customers. Gruden, an award-winning, leading digital services company that builds world-class customer facing digital assets, such as microsites, apps, websites and email campaigns that deliver high customer engagement for blue-chip businesses and government clients. MobileDEN, an award-wining, cloud-based engagement and transaction mobile technology platform that empowers brands to seamlessly interact with consumers, extending the reach of a brand beyond the typical Point of Sale (POS) system. Show less
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PPR - Professional Public Relations
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Australia
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Digital Creative Director
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Jul 2010 - Sep 2015
I joined PPR in July 2010 to head up the newly formed PPR Digital Division, comprising of talented and creative traditional and digital graphic designers. I joined PPR in July 2010 to head up the newly formed PPR Digital Division, comprising of talented and creative traditional and digital graphic designers.
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Platform Interactive
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Australia
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Digital Creative Director
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2007 - Jun 2010
Lead creative in all digital design solutions, managing all aspects of the design process for all clients, including presentations. Specifically targeting high-end design solutions. Creating, directing and project managing digital as well as some traditional design solutions, ensuring the highest degree of creative delivery is always achieved. Lead creative in all digital design solutions, managing all aspects of the design process for all clients, including presentations. Specifically targeting high-end design solutions. Creating, directing and project managing digital as well as some traditional design solutions, ensuring the highest degree of creative delivery is always achieved.
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Digital Creative Director
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Nov 2001 - Jun 2010
Specialists in Brand Strategy, Corporate Identity, Visual Identity and Annual Reports. Interactive Online Strategy, website design and online marketing and advertising. Specialists in Brand Strategy, Corporate Identity, Visual Identity and Annual Reports. Interactive Online Strategy, website design and online marketing and advertising.
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Patts Digital
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Australia
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Technology, Information and Internet
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Digital Creative Director
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Jul 2004 - Dec 2004
Digital Creative Director, in charge of a team of highly professional designers working on some of the countries major accounts including Telstra, AFL, Avis & Carsguide. Digital Creative Director, in charge of a team of highly professional designers working on some of the countries major accounts including Telstra, AFL, Avis & Carsguide.
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CHROME Global
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United States
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Creative Director
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1999 - 2002
Head Creative in charge of 30 designers and developers. Creating and directing design solutions for all clients and managing the design team. (included employing and mentoring). Setting a clear creative direction and ensuring the highest degree of creative delivery. All online creative strategy and direction for CHROME Global’s key clients and the company itself. Manage, mentor and motivate creative team. Recruitment of key individuals. Head Creative in charge of 30 designers and developers. Creating and directing design solutions for all clients and managing the design team. (included employing and mentoring). Setting a clear creative direction and ensuring the highest degree of creative delivery. All online creative strategy and direction for CHROME Global’s key clients and the company itself. Manage, mentor and motivate creative team. Recruitment of key individuals.
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Chromium
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Creative Director
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1996 - 1999
Providing online solutions. Directing specific design solutions for all clients and manage design team. Also provided project management account management and client liaison, Human Resource management including conflict resolution. Company merged with two others to form CHROME Global. Key Clients: AlintaGas, Heineken, Epic Energy, United Credit, Evans & Tate, Kondinin Group, Department of Defence, The Perth Wildcats (NBL) etc Providing online solutions. Directing specific design solutions for all clients and manage design team. Also provided project management account management and client liaison, Human Resource management including conflict resolution. Company merged with two others to form CHROME Global. Key Clients: AlintaGas, Heineken, Epic Energy, United Credit, Evans & Tate, Kondinin Group, Department of Defence, The Perth Wildcats (NBL) etc
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AdInfinitum Advertising
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United Kingdom
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Printing Services
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Art Director
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1990 - 1996
In charge of creative team in producing TV, billboards, press and other forms of advertising. Brand Design and Brand Identity collateral Key Clients: The West Australian, The Summit Homes Group, WA Symphony Orchestra, and ABC Radio. In charge of creative team in producing TV, billboards, press and other forms of advertising. Brand Design and Brand Identity collateral Key Clients: The West Australian, The Summit Homes Group, WA Symphony Orchestra, and ABC Radio.
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