HELLO
I’m Ricky, a freelance Creative Director driven by the why and motivated by the how. I’m also the founder of WORK WEEK, an adventure endurance event that’s raised over $100k for charity.
I’m also a 49% stakeholder in the creative powerhouse that is rickyandjoe.com
I work across brand, product, and experience, creating ideas that serve people, empower clients, and move businesses forward. Previously, I was an SVP at BBDO New York and AKQA.
With over a decade of experience, I’ve helped shape genre-defining work for brands including Nike, Meta, Ford, Virgin, Volvo, Activision, IBM, Verizon, and Apple. I’ve collaborated with world-class talent, supported emerging voices, and been fortunate to receive major industry awards along the way (Lions, Clios, Effies, Webbys etc)- while staying hungry, curious, and focused on what’s next.
Having lived in New York, London, Tokyo, and Brisbane, I bring a global perspective to everything I do. Beyond the 9-5, you’ll find me off-grid, rigged with cameras, drones, and GoPros.
RECOGNITION
ADVERTISING AWARDS
Cannes Lions: Titanium, Silver, Bronze, Shortlist // Clio: Grand Prix, Gold, Silver, Bronze // Effie: Bronze // One Show: Bronze, Merit, Shortlist // ADC: Gold, Bronze // AICP: Best of Show // Webby: Winner, Shortlist // Campaign BIG: Arden Award // Eurobest: Silver // LIA: Bronze // FAB: Winner // Revolution Award: Winner // Kinsale Shark: Silver, Bronze // Lovie: Silver, Bronze // RAD: Winner // BIMA: Winner, Shortlist // Internet Advertising Bureau: Creative Showcase Winner // FWA Site of the Day // Awwwards Site of the Day // D&AD: New Blood Winner
PHOTOGRAPHY COMMISSIONS
Ford // Nike // IBM // Lyft // Crissa Hotel Group
EDITORIAL FEATURES
Time Out // Hypebeast // MSN // Fujifilm // National Trust // One World Trade Center // Visit Utah // // Visit New Jersey // Maine Tourism // Visit Hampshire // Intersection Magazine // Frank 151 // Rockhouse House
EXPERIENCE
Currently a Freelance Creative Director.
Previously at BBDO New York, AKQA (London, Tokyo and New York studios), led the creative department at Gumball 3000 and was represented by The Artworks illustration agency.
Graduated with a BA (Hons) Illustration degree from Arts University Bournemouth.