Andrew Clare

Andrew Clare has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of art and design. Andrew currently works as a Senior Art Director at Connelly Partners since June 2021. Prior to that, Andrew worked as a Freelance Senior Art Director, providing creative concepts and art direction for various clients from February 2017 to June 2021.

Before their freelance work, Andrew served as a Senior Art Director at BBDO Dublin from January 2013 to February 2017. In this role, they developed and executed creative concepts across multiple platforms and trained new photographers and illustrators within the agency.

From June 2008 to December 2012, Andrew worked as an Art Director at Ogilvy Dublin, where they created storyboards for video production and maintained brand consistency in design projects. Andrew also achieved successful pitch wins for notable clients like Smirnoff, Danone, Cadbury, and the Guinness Storehouse.

Prior to their time at Ogilvy Dublin, Andrew held the position of Art Director at Marketing Network Group from May 2005 to May 2008. Andrew also worked as an Art Director at Pulse Group from May 2003 to May 2005 and at Think & Son from April 2002 to April 2003.

Before their career in art direction, Andrew started as a Freelance Illustrator at Andy Clare Illustration from September 1996 to May 2002. Overall, Andrew Clare has a strong background in art direction, with expertise in generating creative concepts, providing art direction, and maintaining brand consistency.

Andrew Clare completed an Art Foundation Course at Middlesex University from 1992 to 1993. Andrew then pursued a Bachelor's degree in Visual Communication from Middlesex University, which they completed from 1993 to 1996.