SARAH MARIA DOYLE
CREATIVE DIRECTOR + CONSULTANT
LISTEN FIRST. CREATE SECOND.
The best ideas don't arrive fully formed.
They come from listening, asking the right questions and understanding what really matters.
That's how I build trusted relationships, uncover the opportunity hidden inside a brief and turn it into an idea people believe in.
I enjoy taking complex challenges, simplifying them and leading talented teams to create work that is brave, commercially relevant and beautifully crafted.
The latest creative tools help me explore ideas faster and visualise possibilities, but experience, instinct and collaboration are what turn ideas into something people genuinely connect with.
I don't create work to decorate a brief.
I create work that solves it.
STRATEGY. CREATIVE DIRECTION. DESIGN.
CORE STRENGTHS
IDEA GENERATOR
A machine for big, brand-building ideas that translate into multi-channel brilliance.
CREATIVE LEADERSHIP
I direct with clarity and energy. Leading, mentoring, and championing the best from
my team.
HANDS-ON EXECUTION
From sketch, to pitch, to final build.
I'm just as comfortable designing, scripting,
or problem-solving.
STORYTELLER & SELLER
Engaging presenter who brings concepts to life
in the boardroom and beyond.
CULTURE HACKER
Deep knowledge of digital trends, tech,
youth culture and social behaviours. Forever researching, testing, and tweaking.
CONNECTOR
Natural collaborator who builds networks
with clients, influencers, and creators.
Always on the scene.
INDUSTRY ACHIEVEMENTS
Boursin, VR Experience (3 Awards)
UK Event Award, Best Use of Event Technology.
Masters of Marketing Award in the Events
and Experiential category. Dadi Awards,
Best Use of VR.
Cisco Live! Event (4 Awards)
AEO Awards, Best use of Social Media.
C&IT Awards, Excellence Award for Best Global Congress, European Best Event Awards
and Best European Conference.
NHS, Community Health Clinics
HRH Awards. Best Survival Clinic UK.
GO, Re-brand
Design Week Awards. Best Telecoms Brand.
Barb Wire, Packaging
Design Week Awards. Best Retail Video.
HYBRID Wide Angle, Design
Visual Creativity. Album Cover Design.
A LITTLE ABOUT ME
Mud larking and Up cycling: B*DAZZLED - Transforming unwanted things found on the Thames (Bones, China, Glass and Random Objects) into jewellery and sculptures.
Volunteering: Thames 21, Surfers Against Sewage and Litter picker leader to improve and maintain London’s Canals and Rivers.
Highland Hiking, Scuba Diving, Skiing, Skipper Rib and Yachting, SUP, Swimmer, Triathlons and Baking the best Apple Crumble.