Graeme van Jaarsveld (Him)

Graeme V. has extensive experience as a Senior Creative, working for various companies throughout his career. Graeme most recently joined BBDO Group Germany in November 2021 in the same role. He works on the global Porsche brand piece of business.

Prior to that, Graeme worked at Net#work BBDO from March 2020 to November 2021, where he worked on a variety of projects and was involved in many pitches, winning new business for the agency as well as working on a variety of different accounts. Graeme had the opportunity to work on global campaigns with teams abroad.

From 2018 to 2020, Graeme worked as a Freelance Senior Art Director for clients and agencies including House of Brave, Network BBDO, and McCann1886. Graeme decided to return to a full-time position due to the uncertainty brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Before that, Graeme worked at Foxp2 JHB from October 2015 to April 2018, where they gained deep strategic knowledge in an agency that focused heavily on the strategic side of the creative work. He worked on various campaigns for big brands like First National Bank, STANLIB Investments, Budget Insurance and Famous Brands.

From May 2014 to September 2015, he was a Senior Art Director at Havas Johannesburg, leading the art direction and design for clients including South African Airways and Professional Provident Society.

Graeme started his career at TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris, where he worked as an Art Director from January 2008 to April 2013, mentored by some of South Africa's Best industry professionals.

He has awards including Cannes, D&AD, One Show and Loeries for his work.

Graeme V. attended AAA School of Advertising from 2005 to 2007, where they obtained a Higher Diploma in Visual Communications. During their time there, they focused on art direction, design, and marketing. Additionally, they also attended American University from 2005 to 2007 and earned an IAA Higher Diploma in Marketing, specializing in marketing studies.