Made for self made

Transforming a generation of small business owners into a new financially engaged category - the Self Made.

Project Overview
This campaign 'Made for Self Made' isn’t simply a launch campaign idea. It’s a fundamental shift in the way we talk to our customers. Rather than targeting the entire small business market let’s become the software for the Self Made.

The objective of this was to build brand awareness and advocacy across the Americas within the small business and accountant/bookkeeper segments via an integrated marketing Campaign. This campaign included TVC and and digital spots, supporting short form video creative, OOH and digital banners and dotcom work.

My Contributions
Stragtegic brand positioning for US specific segmentation. Creative and Art Direction across the entire campaign from ideation to delivery. Strategic alignment to Xero's product, features and performance data. Generating the design system and rolling out of assets. Digital performance optimisation.  
Alex Downey
Art Direction | Design | Digital
Who me?
With nearly two decades working at both agencies and in-house creative teams i'm passionate about finding creative solutions across multiple mediums. My work covers everything from small scale branding to enterprise dotcom design systems, brand strategy and large international TVC's.

I'm currently an Associate Creative Director at Xero, based remotely in Gisborne, New Zealand. When i'm not working you can find me surfing, golfing and playing tennis or spending time with my young children and long haired sausage dog. Woof.  
Where i've worked
2007-2023: Freelance Designer @ Alex Downey Design
2009-2010: Junior Designer @ Markitable (Chilli Design)
2010-2011: Graphic Designer @ Tardis Design
2011-2012: Graphic Designer @ Open Labs
2012-2014: Graphic Designer/ Art Director @ WCC design team
2014-current: Associate Creative Director @ Xero
my Qualifications
2008-2011: Bachelor of Design (BDES) ith Honors, majoring in Advertising
2011: Member International Society of Designers (MISTD)
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