Creative Weapon
Creative & Art Direction · Brand Strategy · Content & Campaign Management
Creative Director with 9+ years across Colombia and Australia — brand strategy, motion, and content that moves people and metrics. If we’re the right match, I won’t just fill the role — I’ll elevate it.
My work sits at the intersection of strategic thinking and creative execution. With over nine years leading creative output across agencies, eCommerce, and corporate brands in Colombia and Australia, I have built a track record of translating complex briefs into campaigns, content systems, and visual identities that perform. I bring both hemispheres to every project: the analytical rigour to understand audiences and measure impact, and the creative sensibility to produce work that resonates. That balance — between logic and emotion, structure and expression — is what defines great creative professionals, and it is what I bring to every team.
Values are the bedrock of who I am as a professional — the most reliable predictor of how I will behave in any situation. I place them ahead of skills or experience because skills can be learnt; character is already there. Dignity. Recognising the intrinsic worth of every person and treating them accordingly — regardless of hierarchy, pressure, or circumstance. Process & Discipline. Sustainable results come from the quality of daily habits. I trust the process and show up consistently — especially on the difficult days. Curiosity & Continuous Learning. I read constantly and invest in self-education. What stops growing starts losing value — and I apply that principle to myself first. In action: punctuality, honesty, assertive communication, teamwork, and genuine service.
Primary and Secondary School:
Colegio El Minuto de Dios
(2001–2011)
I completed my early education at a demanding school in Bogotá that prioritised ethics, humanities, and academic discipline. I was fortunate to rank 17th nationwide among 1,000 students in a national assessment.
Social Communication and Journalism:
Universidad Central
(2011–2017)
Early on, I discovered my passion for the humanities and found a deep interest in communication.
To me, communication is the “glue” that makes reality possible, a statement that may seem ambitious
but holds true when we consider that communication is a phenomenon present in all aspects of the universe.
It spans from mysterious and complex concepts like consciousness to more visible and tangible areas such as
marketing or journalism.
My studies focused on the analysis of messages and how they can mobilise entire nations or influence an individual's
actions. It is an inexhaustible field of study, one in which I can immerse myself for hours.
Throughout my life, I have trained myself to create impact using various communicative tools,
from graphic designs and literary texts to organisational strategies, audiovisual projects,
and large-scale marketing campaigns. Every message starts with an idea that must be transformed into a
concept and shaped according to a wide variety of factors to achieve a greater or lesser impact on a specific audience.
University was my laboratory, where I experimented with a broad range of techniques, always maintaining a balance
between technical and theoretical approaches.
Self-Education and Empiricism
Something I am deeply grateful to my father for is instilling in me a passion for reading. I began reading at an early age and, today, I am a compulsive book buyer. Although I respect academia and educational institutions, I am also a passionate advocate for self-education. We live in an era where we have access to a vast library of information from the comfort of our homes, just a click away. Now, it all depends on our cognitive discipline and desire to explore further. I have set schedules to train myself in disciplines that are sometimes directly related to my professional field and other times less so, such as macroeconomics or neurology. I also follow a selection of scientific dissemination podcasts that I listen to frequently and consult articles in scientific journals. Curiosity and self-education allow me to maintain constant growth, connecting knowledge and applying it to improve in all areas of my life. I have also delved into areas such as performing arts and music, fields that I enjoy and that connect me with human behaviour beyond reason. I am subscribed to several platforms that offer incredible educational content, such as Udemy, MasterClass, Brilliant, Crehana, and YouTube Premium.
Creative Director:Interactive Media Bogotá 2016-2020
Interactive Media was the agency that introduced me to the professional world. I was fortunate to join a small agency, newly established in the market, which offered me a space to grow and explore. With my curious and adventurous personality, I felt like I was starting a venture within a venture. When I joined, there were only two of us in the creative department. I grew rapidly and within two years was directing national campaigns for major brands across FMCG, education, and retail. ▸ Scaled the creative department from 2 to 10 people within 2 years. ▸ Led the campaign that won the agency's first industry award (OOH Award, Juxdelyux 2019). ▸ Managed creative strategy for national brand campaigns across multiple sectors.
Content CreatorDFO Global Performance Commerce Brisbane 2020-2022
At DFO Global Performance Commerce I produced performance-driven creatives for eCommerce brands at scale, working directly alongside media buyers and campaign managers. The role gave me deep exposure to data-led creative decision-making and conversion-focused design. ▸ Developed and iterated creatives using A/B testing frameworks across multiple paid channels. ▸ Collaborated with budget owners to align creative output with campaign ROAS targets. ▸ Gained hands-on expertise across Meta, Google, and programmatic advertising ecosystems.
Content CreatorFITAZ Brisbane 2022-2023
FITAZ is the company behind TRANSFORM, a national digital platform helping women achieve their health and fitness goals. I led monthly campaign creation, content strategy, and brand visual direction across all digital channels. ▸ Full ownership of monthly campaigns distributed across all digital platforms. ▸ Drove organic content strategy in close collaboration with media agency M3. ▸ Directed all consumer-facing visual assets and brand identity expression.
Content CreatorArquett, Swissklip Brisbane 2023
A director I had worked with at DFO contacted me when he found out I had left the company. He invited me to collaborate in his new role at a company with a modus operandi very similar to DFO’s. I accepted this challenge as a short consultancy, as I was looking to change activities and explore new projects.
Digital Content LeadFirst Focus Brisbane 2024-Present
First Focus has been an incredibly valuable experience for my growth. Up to this point, I had always worked in environments with a strong focus on creativity and idea generation, surrounded by extroverted professionals with high skills in marketing, communication, and interaction. In contrast, First Focus is an IT company where most of the team is oriented towards logic, structure, and reasoning. This has forced me to adapt, change my habits, and redefine my working style to align with the company’s dynamics. It has been a great learning experience, as I have realised that the pinnacle of creativity lies in discipline and structure. At First Focus, I am responsible for the creativity behind the brand, leading social media content, and, most importantly, developing all the creatives for the company’s podcast, Business Focus. This podcast is aimed at a specific audience interested in business and has been broadcasted from the most significant IT events in Australia and the United States — reaching a growing B2B audience across the tech sector. ▸ Full ownership of brand creative: social media, web content, campaigns, and visual identity. ▸ Produced and directed Business Focus podcast broadcast live from major IT events in Australia and the US. ▸ Won the Sparrowland Film Award for Best Web Series (2023).
Graphic DesignerCulture KingsBrisbane Sep 2025–Present
Culture Kings is one of Australia’s most recognised streetwear and lifestyle retail brands, built on culture, music, and sport. Working within the in-house creative team places me in a fast-paced, high-output environment where brand consistency and visual impact are non-negotiable. ▸ Produce digital content for social media, paid ads, and the brand website. ▸ Design retail and event visuals that maintain the brand’s premium street culture aesthetic. ▸ Contribute to seasonal campaign concepting and execution across product launches.
Storytelling
Throughout my career, I have developed a solid foundation in areas such as graphic design, audiovisual production, and web design. I constantly stay up to date with the latest software versions and recent implementations in collaborative work approaches, process automation, and artificial intelligence. All of these skills revolve around my greatest strength: storytelling. Our civilisation has been built upon the ability to transmit information, and the most impactful information is that which includes characters, plots, narrative threads, and contrasts. The best communicators in the world and throughout history first mastered the art of storytelling; after that, every other skill simply becomes a tool to tell great stories, which are ultimately the most powerful way to connect messages.
Writing, Web Design
I have a great ability to structure written messages, organise information, and a deep connection with language and its infinite possibilities. Language is dynamic, subjective, and intimate. Words are the codes that build the map of individual and collective realities; they are the tool we use to draw in the minds of others.
Graphic Design
I have always had a highly developed aesthetic sense. Since I was a child, I have been drawn to shapes, the arrangement of elements, and colours, and I have developed a style that adapts to different projects. Just as we can tell stories with words and convey emotions to immerse the audience in narratives, we can also do so using non-verbal language. Storytelling is the cornerstone of my skills.
Audiovisual
An audiovisual piece combines composition (photography), script, and audio, working together to create a complete experience and have more control over the message. When a person reads a text, they simultaneously see images and hear sounds in their mind; in an audiovisual piece, this information is provided, allowing creatives to be more specific about what they want to convey.
Animation
I have knowledge of 2D and 3D animation techniques, which can complement any type of audiovisual project, guiding attention and highlighting the aspects we want to emphasise.
Sound
The manipulation of audio, sound design, and musical composition are areas where I find immense passion. Sound is the secret weapon of any creative to emotionally connect with their audience. Music in a film is responsible for generating tears, excitement, or tension. Although there are many studies and documents on this topic, the nature of sound in relation to emotions and the universe is still not fully understood. There are very complex theories involving the vibrations of strings as the building blocks of the universe itself; in a poetic sense, everyone and everything is music. Regardless of this, I love manipulating sound, creating songs, editing podcasts, and adding sound to projects.
AI
Artificial intelligence has become a powerful creative ally in my workflow. While the term prompt engineering has gained popularity recently, the essence of it is something creatives have practiced for a long time: translating abstract ideas into clear instructions to shape outcomes. Whether it's guiding a brainstorming session, searching for the exact sound in a vast library, or refining a visual concept, I’ve been unconsciously training for this long before it had a name. Today, I actively incorporate AI into my process, not as a replacement, but as a strategic extension of my vision. Used wisely, it doesn’t dilute creativity; it amplifies it. I believe that true creative power lies in knowing what to ask, how to ask it, and how to shape the response into something meaningful. AI is not the storyteller. We are. But it can be an extraordinary tool in helping us tell better stories.
AI Funnels & Workflow Automation
Beyond AI as a creative tool, I design and build automated workflows using node-based platforms such as n8n and Make (Integromat). I architect sales funnels and connect tools via API and no-code logic to automate lead nurturing, content distribution, and reporting pipelines — allowing creative and marketing teams to operate at higher volume without sacrificing strategy or quality.
Staging and Live Events
I studied dramatic arts at several academies, and this, along with my knowledge of communication and various other tools, is helpful whenever I am involved in live events. From small details such as the concept behind invitations to lighting, agenda, and everything related to ensuring that the audience has an experience where the message is imprinted.
Over the past decade, I’ve worked on a wide range of projects—from deeply artistic pieces like short films
and music videos, to highly corporate formats such as case studies,
performance-driven campaigns, and business podcasts.
In the day-to-day, it’s easy to lose track of the vast amount of visuals created along the way.
What follows is a personal selection of some of the work I’ve chosen to keep and share.
I’d also like to mention that my work has been recognised on two occasions:
first, with the OOH Award from Juxdelyux for Best Outdoor Ad in Colombia (2019),
and later, with the Sparrowland Film Award for Best Web Series in Australia (2023).
My work philosophy is aligned with my personal philosophy, based on the balance between the two forces that
influence various aspects such as personality, teams, and projects.
These two forces manifest in the duality of human nature and in the elements that must work together
for any project or company to succeed. A clear example is the dynamic of many successful companies,
where two strong leaders are in charge of the two main areas of the business: the technical and
operations side, and the sales and marketing side. The first is related to logic and structure; the second,
to emotions, innovation, and the abstract. Creativity and growth are achieved through the balance of these two facets.
My approach to work involves understanding and balancing both perspectives,
at both individual and team levels. It is essential to have clear structures
that make a project viable in the medium and long term,
while also creating spaces to explore and grow through more flexible dynamics.
This is where interpersonal relationships, parallel thinking, cultural focus,
and brainstorming sessions, among others, come into play.
The corporate world is too complex to be analysed solely through numbers or emotions.
That’s why I allocate my time and efforts to cover both perspectives,
something I have been able to achieve thanks to my experience in teams focused on either of these two areas.
Communication is the fundamental tool for effective teamwork; it requires not only effort but also consistency.
Efficient communication enables people in a team to work in synergy.
However, it can become problematic if managed incorrectly, unilaterally, or without structure.
For me, it is essential to create spaces where all members of a meeting are active participants and can contribute,
focusing their efforts on their specific roles.
These spaces should ensure that people feel comfortable expressing their ideas,
even when not all of them can be implemented. While not every idea can be realised, every idea should be heard.
Conversations strengthen agreements and relationships, help to understand differences, and prevent misunderstandings,
thereby facilitating the organisation of efforts.
I also deeply value politeness, human interaction, and respect in all its forms,
such as punctuality and honesty.
In conclusion, effective communication not only drives collaboration and productivity but
also creates an environment of trust and respect where ideas can thrive, and people feel valued.
This type of communication is the pillar that supports the success of any team.
Jamie Achurch
Media Buyer DFO
+61 0402 465 398
jamie@jpamedia.global
Aaron McAllister
TRANSFORM Director
+61 0422 430 424
aaron@fitazfk.com
Vito Vargas
Vice President of Media Operations Arquett
+1 (778) 836 4037
vito@arquett.com
Juan Murcia
Chief Executive Officer IM
jmurcia@interactivemedia.com.co
+57 310 3082542
Maddy Mirkovic
Marketing Manager at First Focus
maddy.mirkovic@firstfocus.com.au
+61 0478 789 544