Who is he?
Kean, an award-winning creative based in Melbourne, has a decade of experience in advertising. He started as an Editor at The Editors in Sydney, then worked as a freelance Director and Producer in Japan. Now back in Australia, he is an Art Director at Dentsu Creative whilst previously working at Sick Dog Wolf Man.
Kean has worked on major accounts like Adobe, American Express, Virgin, Toyota, L'Oréal Paris, Strike Bowling, Nando's, TAC, and Peters Ice Cream. In 2023, he won the Young Spikes Silver award and was a finalist in the Cannes Young Lions film category for two consecutive years. This year, he earned Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards at Spikes Asia, AWARD, Adfest, and Cannes in Cairns. Kean mentored at AWARD school and recently represented Australia at LIA in Las Vegas. You can read his Campaign Brief diary entries below.
A few kind words...
“Kean is the definition of a modern creative—versatile, energetic, and deeply committed to the craft of ideas. With a diverse skillset and a "can-do" attitude, he seamlessly moves between conceptualizing, shooting, and directing, bringing incredible value to any project or department. His passion, energy, and understanding of what makes ideas truly resonate set him apart”.
Mandie van der Merwe, CCO
“Kean doesn't enter a room, he bounds into it - and that incredible energy is evident in everything he does - he is passion for ideas and people, personified. Every brief is attacked with unfailing positivity and energy, he lifts up those around him and clients simply can't say no to him. He's a joy to work with and creates ideas that are insightful and beautifully crafted - he's a wonderful addition to any department.”
Sarah McGregor, Executive Creative Director
Awards
2026
One Show Asia, Creative Use of AI, Silver
One Show Asia, Radio & Audio, Silver
One Show Asia, Experiential & Immersive, Experiential Audio, Bronze
World Out Of Home Awards, Technical Innovation, Winner
WINA Awards, Interactive, Grand Prix
WINA Awards, Interactive, Gold
WINA Awards, Interactive, Gold
WINA Awards, Branded Content, Bronze
WINA Awards, Craft, Bronze
Adnews AOTY Awards, Best Use of AI & Technology, Finalist
OMA, Best Innovation Campaign, Finalist
Mumbrella, Best Use of AI & Tech, Finalist
Mumbrella, Best Use of Data & Insight, Finalist
Adforum, Top 5 Best Finance Ads
Adforum, Top 5 Best Innovative Marketing
Adforum, Top 5 Best Digital Innovation
Bestads, Winner, Outdoor
Bestads, Winner, Radio
2024
Cannes in Cairns - Gold x2
AWARD Award - Silver
Spikes Asia - Bronze
Adfest - Bronze x2
The One Show: Shortlist x1
Second Chance Champions
Spikes Asia : Shortlist x4
Adfest - Shortlist x4
Cannes Young Lions Film Finalist
Cannes Lions ‘The Brief’ Finalist
Earth Public Information Collective
2023
Young Spikes - Silver
Carbon Sink .Inc
Cannes Young Lions Film Finalist
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