Julius Cruickshank

A Creative Director with over 15 years of experience, Julius brings bold ideas, strategic rigor, and exceptional craft to every project. From steering transformative rebrands to crafting award-winning digital experiences, his work is driven by a passion for creating meaningful connections between brands and audiences.

Experience

Independent Freelance (2023–Present)
Julius leads projects in digital experiences and branding. He is currently redesigning Rest Superannuation’s digital platform and creating distinctive brand identities for start-ups like RYKA and Vartopia.

Landor — Creative Director (2022–2023)
At Landor, Julius led a team of talented designers to deliver bold and impactful rebrands, including Local:, Team Global Express, and many more. He fostered collaboration across strategy and design, ensuring creative ideas aligned seamlessly with client objectives and business goals.

KPMG Digital Experiences — Creative Director
(2019–2022)
Julius shaped enterprise-level platforms for KPMG Digital Experiences, seamlessly balancing user-centric design with business objectives. He championed innovation, fostered a culture of creativity within his team, and built strong, lasting client relationships.

Awards

AGDA 2024 Finalist — RYKA Identity

AGDA 2024 Finalist — Team Global Express Identity

Transform Awards ANZ 2024 — Best Brand Evolution (Business)

Transform Awards ANZ 2024 — Best Brand Development Project to Reflect a Change of Mission, Values or Positioning

AGDA 2023 Finalist — Local: Identity

Community

D&AD New Bloods Mentor (2020-2024)
Enmore Design Centre

D&AD Shift Mentor (2022-2023)

Acknowledgement of Country

I acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners of the lands I work on. I pay respect to Elders past, present, and emerging and recognise their deep connection to land, water, and culture.