Ross Clugston

About Ross Clugston

Ross Clugston is the Chief Creative Officer of Design Bridge and Partners in North America, a global brand design agency that creates impactful and effective brand solutions for clients across multiple industries. He leads design teams and creative output for the region, ensuring the highest standards of quality, innovation, and relevance. He has over 20 years of experience in the creative industry, with expertise in creative direction, brand strategy, identity, and art direction.Ross is passionate about elevating the culture of the studio, running workshops, and mentoring young creatives. He also makes surfboards in his basement. Throughout his career, his team’s work has been recognized by prestigious awards such as Cannes, D & AD, AIGA, and the ADC. He has worked with some of the world’s most iconic brands, such as NASA, Coca-Cola, Mazda, and Microsoft. His mission is to inspire and deliver world-changing design that makes a positive difference for people, businesses, and society.

Experience

1. Executive Creative Director

   Heatstroke Hotel

   Sep 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

   We are a collection of creatives, writers, artists and producers who are deeply connected to culture. A full service creative agency that moves at speed. Past clients include - NASA, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Coca Cola and Ford. Stay different!

Education

• Curtin University

  Bachelor's degree, Photography & Design

  2000 — 2003

• Curtin University

  Bachelors, Photography & Design

  2002 — 2005

Skills

• Film
• Art Direction
• Visual Communication
• Creative Direction
• Illustrator
• Graphic Design
• Branding & Identity
• Concept Development
• Creative Strategy
• Creative Work
• Photography
• Brand Development
• Illustration
• Advertising
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Indesign
• Logo Design
• Graphics
• Television
• Corporate Identity
• Art
• Image Manipulation
• Corporate Branding
• Typography