GREG RAWSON
A Singapore-based Australian Creative Director, writer and occasional art director with more than 20 years of experience helping brands get noticed, sell stuff and sometimes even make people smile.
I’ve worked across Singapore, Southeast Asia, Australia and Japan, creating everything from big multinational campaigns to small projects for organisations trying to make the world a better place.
Along the way, I’ve led creative teams, pitched and won business, mentored younger creatives and collected a few bits of metal from Cannes Lions, D&AD, One Show and other awards shows.
These days, AI has become another useful tool in my creative process. I use it to explore ideas, develop visual directions, build prototypes and bring ideas to life faster. It’s changed how I work, but not how I think.
I’m also the author of 40 Stories, a collection of short stories inspired by life in Singapore’s HDB heartlands.
When I’m not working, I like climbing mountains and wallowing in onsens.
LEADERSHIP
I’ve led teams of all sizes, across different backgrounds and cultures. I particularly enjoy helping young creatives turn their light bulb moments into great ideas.
WHERE I’VE BEEN
2016–Current
Wanderlust Brand Communications, Singapore | Co-founder & ECD
2020–Current
Mash Tokyo | Co-founder & Creative Partner
2016–2020
Yard, Tokyo | Creative Partner & Creative Director
2014–2015
Arcade, Singapore | Creative Director
2014–2015
Host (Havas), Singapore | Executive Creative Director
2013–2014
BBH / Bates / McCann, Singapore | Creative Director
2008–2012
Ogilvy, Singapore | Senior Copywriter
2006–2007
M&C Saatchi, Singapore | Copywriter
2005–2006
GPY&R, Brisbane | Copywriter
2004–2005
Clemenger BBDO, Melbourne | Art Director
2001–2004
Chenu Advertising, Melbourne | Art Director
2003
AWARD School, Melbourne
BUSINESSES & ORGANISATIONS I’VE HELPED GROW
Coca Cola, Google, LEGO, Heineken, Volkswagen, Unilever, Shiseido, Miele, DAZN, Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore Tourism Board, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Greenpeace, Singapore National Stroke Association, National University of Singapore and plenty of others.
BITS OF METAL
D&AD — Yellow Pencil
Cannes — Silver
Adfest — Gold, Silver & Bronze
One Show — Silver & Bronze
Effies — Silver
Spikes Asia — Silver
Singapore Creative Circle Awards — Gold
Asia Interactive Awards — Silver & Bronze
Asia eCommerce Awards — Best eCommerce & Best Integrated Campaign
MOBEX Awards — Best Campaign, Original Content
Ogilvy Singapore Presentation Masterclass — Best Presenter
AWARD School Melbourne — First Place
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