Wouter Vanhaeren
Sr. Art Director
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Experience
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Mar 2011 – Present
Sr. Art Director
IT IS NOT THE STRONGEST BRAND THAT SURVIVES, NOR THE MOST INTELLIGENT...
IT IS THE ONE THAT IS MOST ADAPTABLE TO CHANGE
IT IS THE ONE THAT IS MOST ADAPTABLE TO CHANGE
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Feb 2009 – Feb 2011
Sr. Art Director
Red Urban is an interactive advertising agency with a focus on strong ideas that generate business for its customers.
We develop creative, cutting-edge, innovative and above all effective campaigns for clients such as Hi, Renault, Bol.com, Lays, Microsoft, Aviko, Holland Casino and Philips.
Within Red Urban, various departments work closely together on the development and implementation of campaigns, microsites, games, web portals and online applications.
Strategy, creative teams, account management, project management and a studio with design, flash and development, we have it all in house.
Red Urban is an Omnicom agency with offices in Amsterdam, London, Munich, Dallas and Vancouver.
We develop creative, cutting-edge, innovative and above all effective campaigns for clients such as Hi, Renault, Bol.com, Lays, Microsoft, Aviko, Holland Casino and Philips.
Within Red Urban, various departments work closely together on the development and implementation of campaigns, microsites, games, web portals and online applications.
Strategy, creative teams, account management, project management and a studio with design, flash and development, we have it all in house.
Red Urban is an Omnicom agency with offices in Amsterdam, London, Munich, Dallas and Vancouver.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Jun 2008 – Jan 2009
Art Director
LBi OER was an agency for brands with digital ambitions. Brands looking for an agency with a different approach to communication. Not out of habit, but curiosity: toward people and their habits, toward brands and their interests, toward technology and all the possibilities it has to offer.
Merged with LBi Lostboys in 2009.
Merged with LBi Lostboys in 2009.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Jan 2006 – May 2008
OER Reclamebureau voor Merk & Interactie
Art Director
OER, an advertising agency for brands and interaction, was part of the Finnish SATAMA network. It had a strong focus on digital interaction, but it never avoided cross medial campaigns either.
Opglabbeek, Belgium
Sep 2004 – Dec 2006
Head of the Primate department
The 'Natuurhulpcentrum' is a wildlife rescue centre for wounded and sick wild animals.
Their focus is mainly on local wildlife, but over time they are gaining more and more experience with exotic wildlife. (Monkeys, chimps, lions, tigers, reptiles, snakes, bears,...)
8 years long, I volunteered in the centre. Then I worked 2 years in full time service.
I was head of the primate department, where I took care of a 30 y/o female chimp named Nakima.
Besides I was part of the rescue team. Being a member of this team involved rescue operations on water or ice, catching wounded, sick or escaped wildlife (such as deers, wolves and many more) and endless other bizarre situations... :)
Their focus is mainly on local wildlife, but over time they are gaining more and more experience with exotic wildlife. (Monkeys, chimps, lions, tigers, reptiles, snakes, bears,...)
8 years long, I volunteered in the centre. Then I worked 2 years in full time service.
I was head of the primate department, where I took care of a 30 y/o female chimp named Nakima.
Besides I was part of the rescue team. Being a member of this team involved rescue operations on water or ice, catching wounded, sick or escaped wildlife (such as deers, wolves and many more) and endless other bizarre situations... :)
Sep 2003 – Dec 2003
Intern - jr. art director
Education
Sep 2000 – Jul 2004
Master degree in Graphic and Advertising Design
Sep 1999 – Jun 2000
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Sep 1994 – Jul 1999
Graduated
I switched to this study after a 4 year study of Economy and modern languages.
Awards
Sep 2011
Golden W3 Award
Sep 2011
Silver Effie
Jun 2011
Silver Esprix Cat. FMCG Food
May 2011
SAN Accent Cat. Integrated Communication
May 2011
SAN Accent Cat. Fast moving
May 2011
SAN Accent Cat. Services
May 2010
Golden Esprix
May 2010
Silver Esprix
Apr 2010
Silver Spin Award
Apr 2010
SAN Accent Cat. Integrated Communication
Apr 2010
SAN Accent Cat. Services
Jan 2009
Bronze Effie
Jan 2009
Bronze IMC Award
Nov 2009
Best short film, made in 48 hours
Apr 2008
SAN Accent Cat. Staff
Languages
English (Advanced), French (Beginner), Dutch (Fluent)
Additional Information
See my work at www.woutervanhaeren.com
My partner in crime: www.merlijnvanvliet.com
My partner in crime: www.merlijnvanvliet.com
All works © Wouter Vanhaeren 2011 - Please do not reproduce without the expressed written consent.
