Multidisciplinary creative with 7+ years of experience in brand design and advertising industry.
I’ve learnt how to develop concepts, design, art direct, and copywrite across Johannesburg, Cape Town, London & Amsterdam. Graduated Cum Laude from Vega School of Brand Leadership.
I’ve learnt how to develop concepts, design, art direct, and copywrite across Johannesburg, Cape Town, London & Amsterdam. Graduated Cum Laude from Vega School of Brand Leadership.
Contact me@andredejager.com
FAQ
MFAQ (most frequently asked question): Am I an Art Director or Copy Writer?
I studied copywriting. But I'm actually a designer. Long live the pen(tool). I'm a Free Range creative; I worry about the font and the phrasing. And the layout. And the strategy…
What's your relationship with awards?
I like winning them. I like ignoring them. Both can be true.
What kind of work do you want to do?
Real answer: To have ideas that get featured on BuzzFeed, BoredPanda, and your mom's Facebook feed.
Agency answer: KesselsKramer, Uncommon, Mother.
Where do your ideas come from?
ADD + Massive Multimedia Intake + great interest in fun facts + the light within + a touch of the ‘tism. Ideas keep coming…
What's a red flag for you in a creative team?
When everyone agrees too quickly. Or nobody pushes the weird one.
How did you get an internship at KesselsKramer?
I posted my CV. Like, physically.
Social Creature or Night Owl?
I go for ice cream instead of going out to bars.
Where do you sit in agency culture?
Off mute, often.
I studied copywriting. But I'm actually a designer. Long live the pen(tool). I'm a Free Range creative; I worry about the font and the phrasing. And the layout. And the strategy…
What's your relationship with awards?
I like winning them. I like ignoring them. Both can be true.
What kind of work do you want to do?
Real answer: To have ideas that get featured on BuzzFeed, BoredPanda, and your mom's Facebook feed.
Agency answer: KesselsKramer, Uncommon, Mother.
Where do your ideas come from?
ADD + Massive Multimedia Intake + great interest in fun facts + the light within + a touch of the ‘tism. Ideas keep coming…
What's a red flag for you in a creative team?
When everyone agrees too quickly. Or nobody pushes the weird one.
How did you get an internship at KesselsKramer?
I posted my CV. Like, physically.
Social Creature or Night Owl?
I go for ice cream instead of going out to bars.
Where do you sit in agency culture?
Off mute, often.
How do you approach design?
90% grids and guides, 10% vibes.
90% grids and guides, 10% vibes.
What are you having for dinner?
A nap
A nap
Chicken or beef?
Chicken
Tea or Coffee?
Double Espresso
Dream collab?
Not with a brand. I dream to be an art director for artists.
Dream job?
Stay-At-Home-Husband
Wow people must be so cultured and refined in Europe?
You’d be surprised
Why didn’t you stay in Europe?
My passport is ranked 48th strongest globally. The only places in the developed world where I can freely travel to are; the UAE, Hong Kong and Ireland. Cape Town however is rated 1st for best cities to live in, in the whole world.
Would you leave?
I’m 29 and always keen for a adventure. 1 month notice.
Chicken
Tea or Coffee?
Double Espresso
Dream collab?
Not with a brand. I dream to be an art director for artists.
Dream job?
Stay-At-Home-Husband
Wow people must be so cultured and refined in Europe?
You’d be surprised
Why didn’t you stay in Europe?
My passport is ranked 48th strongest globally. The only places in the developed world where I can freely travel to are; the UAE, Hong Kong and Ireland. Cape Town however is rated 1st for best cities to live in, in the whole world.
Would you leave?
I’m 29 and always keen for a adventure. 1 month notice.
Favourite designer?
Stefan Sagmeister
Stefan Sagmeister
Your back sore?
Yeah
Yeah
Knees sore?
Not yet
Not yet
What’s your take on Ai?
It’s making me lazier and more creative
It’s making me lazier and more creative
Aisle or window?
Aisle
Aisle
Allergies?
Shellfish and gluten
Shellfish and gluten
Are you gay?
Are you paying enough?
Are you paying enough?
