Emil Padia

Creative Director/ Owner

Johannesburg, South Africa
Started his career in 2000.
Represented his alma mater at the Eagle Awards.
Work recognised by prestigious advertising awards festivals.
International judge at overseas advertising festival.
Guest speaker at top advertising and design schools.
Failed math terribly in high school.

Work Experience

Assembly Area

Creative Director/ Owner

Advertising (through-the-line)
Branded entertainment
Brand identity
Creative design
Direct marketing
Digital production
Experiential marketing
Illustration
Internal/ employee communications
Mobile marketing
Retail design
Social media & marketing
Video production
Viral marketing
May 2013 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

Ebony+Ivory

Creative Director

Clients: Industrial Development Corporation, De Beers, The Diamond Route, Continental Tyre, Kreepy Krauly, JSE, Satrix, SA Express, John Craig
Creative concepts, art direction, illustration, copywriting and design (through-the-line)
Managing the quality of the studio's creative output on a daily basis
March 2008 - May 2013 Johannesburg, South Africa

Ogilvy Africa

Art Director

Clients: DStv, Nokia, Bralima Brewery, National Lottery, Cadbury, Havaianas
Creative direction - copy, photographic and design
Art direction
Graphic design
Illustration
Storyboards
TV shoots
March 2004 - February 2008 Johannesburg, South Africa

Languages

English (Native),
Afrikaans (Fluent),

Skills

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop,