Creative Lead | Hybrid Art-Director/Designer

Think like an art director, craft like a designer.

  • Art Direction

    Art Direction

  • The Naranja heel. Orange vegan leather shoe with tortoise shell heel.

    Design

  • The Chiquita heel. Orange vegan leather strappy heel.

    Illustration

I’m Nicola — a hybrid art director and designer focused on concept-led creative.

My work starts with a strong idea and carries it through from concept to craft.

I’m especially drawn to purpose-driven brands — organizations using their scale and influence to create meaningful impact.

I believe the most memorable brands start with one thing: a powerful idea.

Specialties

Ideas & Concept Development

Art Direction (Concept to Craft)

Campaign Thinking & Visual Storytelling

Digital & Social Campaigns

Design Craft Across Print & Digital

Awards

Gold Clio | Silver Clio | One Show Merit | Gold Loerie (South Africa & Middle East) | 3 x Gold Telly | 2 x Silver Telly | Ad of the Month 2nd Place (South Africa).

Email
nicola@nicolaclarke.net

Location
New York