Samuel R. Clarke

About Samuel R. Clarke

Samuel R.Clarke is a brand-focused designer. His strengths lie in educating, directing and inspiring creative teams to produce best in class creative. He takes a balanced approach to projects; developed through a broad experience including fine art, fashion, music, brand design and marketing. Working in product design teams as well as marketing organisations has helped him develop an appreciation for the interdependence of strategic and visual communication. The opportunity to work with such diverse creative industries continues to excite him to develop vibrant creative cultures.

Experience

1. Creative Studio Director - Consumer Marketing

   Microsoft

   Mar 2023 — Present · NY, US

   Leading a Studio of Designers, Writers and Producers, the Creative Studio’s purpose is to drive Creative quality and brand cohesion across Microsoft’s consumer products (Windows, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Surface, Edge & Bing). The Studio is responsible for developing creative direction, leading production, implementing design systems and creating content for priority programs across global marketing channels.

Education

• Goldsmiths, University of London

  B.A(hons), Design

  2005 — 2008

Skills

• Digital Strategy
• Integrated Marketing
• Advertising
• Concept Art
• Concept Generation
• 3d Visualization
• Thinking Outside the Box
• Creative Direction
• User-Centered Design
• Visual Communication
• Concept Development
• Interaction Design
• Design Strategy
• Brand Development
• User Experience Design
• Experiential Learning
• Experience Design
• Visualization
• Production
• Creative Strategy
• Digital Marketing
• Service Design
• Uniqueness
• Graphic Design
• Concept Design
• Industrial Design
• Marketing
• Design Thinking
• Marketing Communications
• Innovation
• Branding
• User Experience
• Original Thinker
• Art Direction
• Strategic Design
• Corporate Branding