Hi, I'm Tim.
I'm an internationally awarded creative / art director with over 18 years experience working in advertising agencies, big and small.
I love great advertising.
But, more than that, I love great ideas.
But, more than that, I love great ideas.
I believe advertising doesn't have to feel like advertising.
I've turned a wig into a radio station.
I've turned a suit into a credit card.
I've created a sports team mascot that gave fans 360° Live video access to the team.
I've repurposed an earthquake affected city block into a community football pitch.
I've turned a wig into a radio station.
I've turned a suit into a credit card.
I've created a sports team mascot that gave fans 360° Live video access to the team.
I've repurposed an earthquake affected city block into a community football pitch.
And I've done a lot of TVCs, radio, OOH and social too.
But whatever it is, I believe it's our job to make sure it's great.
My work has been recognised at major international advertising award shows such as Cannes Lions, D&AD, One Show, London International, The Effies, AWARD Awards, AdFest, The Caxtons, The Sirens, ADMA and TED Ads worth Sharing, including a Spikes Asia Grand Prix.
I've helped win new business pitches as both an Art Director supporting the Creative leaders, and as Creative Director leading the creative response.
I've been lucky enough to teach AWARD school and to judge on the jury of The AWARD Awards which has helped me hone my skills of evaluating creative.
I've formed good working relationships with clients that have led to effective long-term partnerships between agency and brands.
And I've helped mentor and develop younger creatives from both Senior Art Director and Creative Director position.
Away from work, I'm married and have two kids.
None of which work in advertising.
None of which work in advertising.
Some of my other interests include skateboarding, and playing guitar.
Both of which I'm not very good at.
But, both of which I love doing.
Both of which I'm not very good at.
But, both of which I love doing.
tchenery@hotmail.com
0405 498 020
Some of the brands I've worked with:
Some references from people I've worked with:
Josh Moore Principal Partner - Pitchblack Partners
Tim Chenery worked in my team at Us Sydney (now Joy Sydney) from 2008 – 2012 as a senior Art Director. He’s one of the most diligent, hardworking and above all talented Art Directors I have worked with.
Tim has strong leadership skills and the ability and patience to impart his knowledge to junior creatives, more importantly he has the ability to take clients on the creative journey articulating the creative vision and providing the assurance that’s needed to sell a great idea and produce an excellent execution.
It’s been some time since I worked with Tim but it’s no surprise to me that he has become an excellent Creative Director. I would employ him tomorrow if only he’d move to New Zealand.
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Narelle Riley - Marketing Director at P&O Cruises Australia
It is rare to find someone who is such a strong creative thinker, who can also truly consider and discuss the rational and operational aspects of a campaign – but that is what Tim delivers. I had the pleasure of working with Tim for three years – when he was the Creative Director at Bashful, and I as Marketing Director at P&O Cruises.
Tim always delivered plenty of great creative ideas that were not only fresh and unique, but that also demonstrated a strong understanding of our business and brand.
A clear demonstration of his passion for brilliant creative ideas, that are also smart and effective business drivers, would be our ‘Best Way to See the Best of the South Pacific’ campaign, which won a Silver Effie (2018). This campaign not only delivered unprecedented sales at its launch, but also proved hugely successful in its extension/evolution in subsequent campaigns and depth of integration opportunities
Tim not only bought solid and well considered creative concepts to the table, but he was always extremely reasonable, open and flexible (but no pushover), professional and had a great sense of humour – critical when you’re working crazy hours onboard a fully operational cruise ship (full of guests and crew)
Tim would be an incredible asset to any agency and brand looking for strong, effective & imaginative campaigns.
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Wesley Hawes - Executive Creative Director at Innocean Worldwide
Tim Chenery is one of those rare art directors who excels and applies himself to his craft, but also has a brilliantly conceptual and strategic mind when it comes to ideas. He's a thoughtful creative who I had the pleasure of working with for two years at TBWA/Sydney. During that time, I found I could trust Tim with any brief we gave him. The solution would always be deeply considered, creatively ambitious and ready to roll out into the real world.
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Marcus Tesoriero - Executive Creative Director Australia and NZ at dentsu
Tim was an amazing help at BWM Dentsu for an extended perm/freelance stint in 2020. He hit the ground running, fit in with the team and excelled on every brief we gave him. He acted as a CD and senior AD on a bunch of successful client jobs and creative pitches. We'll definitely have Tim back when we need him again in the future – if he hasn't been snapped up by someone else first.
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Carl Ratcliff - Brand Expert & Founder - This Is The Day
Tim is a first rate guy and a first rate creative director/senior creative. I’ve worked with him on a number of projects, and he’s always reliable, always reasonable and always dedicated to the craft and imagination of good ideas. He’s strategically minded too, and our pairing — to date — has delivered output both distinct and original. I have no hesitation in recommending him for any creative task — large, medium or small.
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Nigel Clark - Creative Director at Leo Burnett
I worked with Tim for a number of years and there’s no doubt that he has a great grasp on the wider business and delivers big, fresh (and award winning) creative solutions that transcend media. But beyond this, Tim’s level of craft is just plain epic. No matter the job, he’ll always execute it to within an inch of its life, taking the idea to the next level, every time.
On top of that he’s a great guy with a great taste in TV shows and is always willing to share a chuckle or two.
On top of that he’s a great guy with a great taste in TV shows and is always willing to share a chuckle or two.
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Will Edwards - Creative Director at dentsu mcgarrybowen
I know Tim from my old Leo Burnett days. But to be honest, I didn't realise how great a creative he actually is until we worked together recently. He's super smart, super calm and super creative. The amazing and awarded work he created at Bashful is testament to that. Had I not been offered a full-time gig, I would have loved to have continued working with him
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Louis Hu - Creator Directive
A focused and determined creative leader, Tim has always taken pride in his work. Unafraid to voice his point of view, integrity to his craft takes priority above all - which shows in the finished work.
Good bloke to have a couple of cans, and smash out a set of bench presses with. (Not at the same time)
Good bloke to have a couple of cans, and smash out a set of bench presses with. (Not at the same time)
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Gary McCreadie - Director @ Larchmont
Tim and I worked together in 2015. He was one of the creative thinkers I could always rely on for big, robust ideas. His passion for art direction was always unfaltering and he would never stop until the work met his very high standards. He was a pleasure to work with and pushed the standards of the whole agency.
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David Barker - Owner/Director @ The Playground Group
Working with Tim you know you're getting a unique and experienced perspective. He loves great advertising and it shows. Work that speaks for itself.
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