Former Perth creative Joe Hawkins joins McCann Sydney as Associate Creative Director

Former Gatecrasher Perth creative Joe Hawkins (pictured – on a good day!) has taken up an Associate Creative Director role at McCann Sydney.

Hawkins left Perth 5 years ago and spent 4 years at DDB Auckland before joining digital hot-shop R/GA Singapore, where he’s been for the last year.

His work at R/GA included digital projects for Rip Curl, Wateraid, Mastercard and Unilever (Rexona), while his time at DDB saw him taking a Group Head role on SKY TV while tackling work for key clients Cadbury, McDonald’s, Stella Artois, The Warehouse and National Foundation for the Deaf.

“It’s great to be back in Australia, and it’s great to come into an agency that’s hungry for change.  Oli, Ash, Ben and John are on a mission, and I’m bloody excited to join them on it.”

McCann Sydney ECD Oliver Maisey said “It’s important that we have the right people in a place moving forwards, and with Joe we’ve struck gold. He’s only just got here and he’s already proving to be invaluable. Huge talent, a brilliant work ethic, and great taste in shoes. The red ones he’s wearing today are outstanding”.