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Social Media Management & Creative direction | Vuk Swim

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1.2K

Commercial: Humans are not resources

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HYVE Pitch Deck

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A Fintech Brand Built to Scale

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FlutterFlow Interaction Design Competition 2024

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Ladder: Brand Identity

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Made In: Brand Identity

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Maev: Brand Identity

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Terranest - 3D interactive website showcasing modern furniture

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Lonely Robots - Interactive Storytelling Website

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Strategy-Focused Brand Identity: Go Team Human

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Content + Campaign Creation x Amir Taghi Collections

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Sony Alpha TikTok Partnership

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Logo and Brand Assets | Kingdom Potential Coffee

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KUT FROM THE KLOTH

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PETCO // SAME DAY DELIVERY

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[Brand Magic 🔮 + Design Support 👀] Coca-Cola Belesteri

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Social Media Ad Design for Beauty Brand: LEXI IPL

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Nature as Design Evolution

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Jamba | Event Logo Design & Menu

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Poggi Design

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SIANI - Promoting inclusive food systems

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TURN.IO

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105

Paws & Prestige

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ERA

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Álamo Azul - Diabetes Clinic

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130

A.Martin & Company - Real Estate Branding

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More Than Fashion—Branding a Styling Revolution

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Big Sister Productions: Brand Identity

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Dream Street: Brand Identity & Website

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Content Creation 📹

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Coats Footwear - Visualising Hidden Innovation

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9

Barclays - Back To The Future VR Film

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KLOO | Social Media Management

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5

BERNETT - Squarespace Web Design

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11

Better.com

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7

H&M

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ELECTROLIT // Instant Hydration

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TAM'S BURGERS: Dreams That Taste Delicious

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MORETHAN90 // SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN

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Des mots, du rythme, une histoire - ARTE

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Wavy

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Asiyami Gold 🇳🇬 on Instagram: “Honoree Balzac must have been …

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A Bold Identity for a Modern Healthcare Movement

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Talomi Beauty | Creative Copywriter

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In your project brief, you should clearly outline your brand's objectives, target audience, key deliverables, budget, timeline, and any specific creative guidelines or inspirations you have in mind. Clearly defining these elements will help potential creative directors understand your vision and determine if they are the right fit for your project.
Review the portfolios of potential creative directors to evaluate their style, creativity, and previous work experience. Pay attention to projects that align with your goals and industry. Additionally, consider scheduling an initial meeting to discuss your project in detail and gauge their enthusiasm, communication skills, and understanding of your brand.
At the outset, discuss and agree on preferred communication channels, regular check-in schedules, and project management tools to be used throughout the project. This will ensure a smooth collaboration, help maintain alignment on deliverables, and facilitate efficient issue resolution as the project progresses.
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