About Me
Hey, nice to meet you. I’m Jay Hunt, an advertising creative/Creative Director from England with twenty years of experience. I’ve been lucky enough to work at some of the world’s top creative agencies, in London, Amsterdam, Auckland, and New York, under the guidance of some of the industry’s most innovative creative leaders, people like David Droga, Tor Myhren, Dan Lucey, Tim Gordon, Scott Bell, Graham Fink, Andy Fackrell, and Nick Worthington.
I’m equally comfortable writing a script, playing with new technology, making a shoe from fossil fuel emissions, or running a creative team, big or small.
I’ve been based in New York City since January 2014. After stints at Grey, Droga5, and Havas, I returned to Droga 5 in 2021, where I am currently a Group Creative Director across several pieces of business.
I’m incredibly passionate about what I do and dedicated to my craft. If you like my work, I’d like to talk to you.
Contact
jaydhunt@yahoo.com
+ (1) 347 977 4752
Experience
Dec 2021 - Present Droga 5, New York
Sep 2016 – Dec 2021 Havas, New York
Apr 2015 – Sep 2016 Droga5, New York
Dec 2013 – Apr 2015 Grey, New York
Aug 2011 – Dec 2013 DDB, Auckland
Jun 2010 – Aug 2011 Colenso BBDO, Auckland
Nov 2009 – Jun 2010 Isobel, London (Freelance)
Jun 2009 – Nov 2009 Wieden + Kennedy, Amsterdam (Freelance)
Mar 2008 – Jun 2009 Leo Burnett, London
Jan 2008 – Mar 2008 Strawberry Frog, Amsterdam (Freelance)
Feb 2006 – Jan 2008 M&C Saatchi, London
Jun 2004 – Feb 2006 Lowe, London
Awards
2025
NY Festivals - BRONZE - Financial : Consumer - Financial Planning
2023
The Webby Awards - NOMINEE - Advertising, Media & PR - Branded Content | Products & Services
FCS Portfolio Awards - BRONZE - Integrated Marketing - Consumer Retail
2022
Clios - SHORTLIST - Film Craft - Cinematography
2021
Cannes Lions - SHORTLIST - Film - Travel/Leisure
Cannes Lions - SHORTLIST - Film - Breakthrough on a Budget
One Show - MERIT - Radio & Audio - Streaming Audio Advertising
One Show - SHORTLIST - Radio & Audio - Innovation in Radio & Audio
One Show - SHORTLIST - Creative Use of Data - Targeting
Clios - BRONZE - Audio - Streaming/ Downloadable Content
Clios - SHORTLIST - Audio Craft - Other
LIA - SHORTLIST - Online Film - Entertainment
The Webby Awards - HONOREE - Advertising, Media & PR - Online Guerrilla & Innovation
Shorty Awards - GOLD - Creative Use of Technology
Shorty Awards - WINNER - Business To Business
Shorty Awards - SHORTLIST - Long Form Video
NY Festivals - BRONZE - Audio / Radio - Best Use - Best Use of Medium
NY Festivals - BRONZE - Audio / Radio - Best Use - Streaming
NY Festivals - BRONZE - Avant-Garde / Innovative - Audience Connection
NY Festivals - SHORTLIST - Collaborations & Partnerships: Products & Services - Other
NY Festivals - SHORTLIST - Audio / Radio - Best Use - Technology
NY Festivals - SHORTLIST - Audio / Radio - Best Use - 60 and Under
NY Festivals - SHORTLIST - Audio / Radio - Product & Services - Other
NY Festivals - SHORTLIST - Financial - Use of Medium/ Discipline - Audio/Radio
NY Festivals - SHORTLIST - Audio / Radio - Craft - Sound/Audio Mixing
NY Festivals - SHORTLIST - Financial - Business to Business - Investment Banks
The Drum Awards Digital - WINNER - Best Use of Audio
The Drum Awards Digital - SHORTLIST - Finance & Professional Services
The Drum Awards Marketing - HIGHLY COMMENDED - Digital
The Drum Awards Marketing - HIGHLY COMMENDED - Finance & Professional Services
The Drum Awards Marketing - NOMINATED - Best Tech Led Innovation of the Year
The Drum Awards Marketing - NOMINATED - Media Planning or Buying
FCS Portfolio Awards - GOLD - Audio Advertising
FCS Portfolio Awards - GOLD - Print Collateral
FCS Portfolio Awards - GOLD - Branded Content – Copy & Design
FCS Portfolio Awards - GOLD - Branded Content - Copy & Design
FCS Portfolio Awards - GOLD - Media Strategy Innovation
FCS Portfolio Awards - SILVER - Integrated Marketing
Global ACE Awards - WINNER - Digital/Technology Powered Experiences
Global ACE Awards - WINNER - Broadcast Advertising - Radio
B2 Awards - SILVER - Corporate Identity
B2 Awards - SILVER - Brand Website
The Gerety Awards - BRONZE - Media Cut
Campaign Big Awards US - FINALIST - Media Excellence - Best Use of Sound
2020
FCS - GOLD - Integrated Campaign
FCS - SILVER - Television Single
FCS - SILVER - Rich Media / Display
FCS - BRONZE - Branded Content
2019
One Show - GOLD - Interactive & Online, Native Ads
One Show - MERIT - Non-traditional & Guerrilla Marketing
One Show - MERIT - Use of Digital Technology
One Show - MERIT - Innovation in Direct Marketing
One Show - MERIT - Innovation in Design
D&AD - NOMINATION - Digital Marketing: Emerging Tech
D&AD - NOMINATION - Digital Design: Emerging Tech
Clios - BRONZE - Film - Commercials - Music Marketing
AdAge - CREATIVITY AWARD - Breakthrough Experience of the Year
AdAge - NOMINATION - Tech Application of the Year
The Webby Awards - WINNER - Advertising, Media & PR - Online Guerrilla & Innovation
The Webby Awards - NOMINEE - Advertising, Media & PR - Best Use of Native Advertising
The Webby Awards - HONOREE - Advertising, Media & PR: Best Copywriting
Jay Chiat Awards - SILVER - Connection
B2 Awards - WINNER - Innovation - Program, Idea, Campaign, or Insight
2018
Cannes Lions - SHORTLIST - Titanium
Cannes Lions - BRONZE - Creative Data Lions - Data Enhanced Creativity
Cannes Lions - BRONZE - Digital Craft Lions - Innovative Use of Technology
Cannes Lions - BRONZE - Entertainment Lions - Artist as a Brand or Cause Ambassador
2017
Cannes Lions - SHORTLIST - Design - Promotional Item Design
Cannes Lions - SHORTLIST - Product Design - Innovation
2015
Cannes Lions - BRONZE - PR - Celebrity Endorsement
Clios – BRONZE – Film Campaign – Public Service
2014
Ad Council - GOLDEN BELL - Campaign of the year
Axis - FINALIST - TV - 30-60 Sec
2013
Cannes Lions - SHORTLIST - Film Craft - Casting
Cannes Lions - SHORTLIST - Film - Corporate Image
Clios - BRONZE - Film Technique - Direction
NY Festivals - BRONZE - Film - Direction
NY Festivals - FINALIST - Film - Cinematography
Australian Directors Guild - BEST DIRECTION - In a TV Commercial
Adfest Lotus - BRONZE - Film
StopPress / MediaWorks - 1ST PLACE - People’s Choice TVC of the Year
StopPress / MediaWorks - 2ND PLACE - Campaign of the Year - Westpac ‘Start Asking’
StopPress / MediaWorks - 3RD PLACE - TVC of the Year
Caanz Effies - SILVER - Consumer Services
Axis - FINALIST - Screen Content - TV - Single Commercial
Axis - FINALIST - Craft - Direction
Axis - FINALIST - Craft - Editing
Axis - FINALIST - Screen Content - TV Single Commercial
Axis - FINALIST - Craft - Original Music
2012
One Show - MERIT AWARD - Television - Over 30 Secs
LIA - SILVER - TV/Cinema/Online Film - Direction
LIA - BRONZE - TV/Cinema/Online Film - Cinematography
Spikes Asia - SILVER - Film - Retail Outlets, Fast Food Outlets & Restaurants
Spikes Asia - BRONZE - Film Craft - Direction
Spikes Asia - SHORTLIST - Film Craft - Cinematography
Spikes Asia - SHORTLIST - Film Craft - Editing
Spikes Asia - SHORTLIST - Film Craft - Direction
Epica - BRONZE - Film - Food
Award - BRONZE - Film - TV Over 30 Secs
Award - BRONZE - Film Craft - Direction
Award - BRONZE - Film Craft - Cinematography
Award - BRONZE - Film Craft - Editing
Award - FINALIST - Film Craft - Casting
Colmar Brunton - WINNER - Ad Impact Award
Bill Bernach Award - NOMINATED - Film
Axis - FINALIST - Best TV Campaign
2011
Big Won - 1st PLACE - Creative Rankings - TV Campaign
Big Won - 7th PLACE - Creative Rankings - Top UK Copywriter
Big Won - 8th PLACE - Creative Rankings - Top UK Art Director
Big Won - 10th PLACE - Creative Rankings - Top Alternative and Innovative Campaign
Gunn Report - 3rd PLACE - The Most Awarded Campaign 2010
Axis - SILVER - Best Commercial - 60-90 Secs
2010
Cannes Lions - GOLD - Design - Poster Design
D&AD - IN BOOK - Graphic Design / Greeting Cards & Invitations
D&AD - IN BOOK - TV & Cinema Advertising / TVC’s 41-60 Sec
Gunn Report - 2nd PLACE - The Most Awarded Ad Worldwide
Time Magazine - 9th PLACE - Best of 2009
Campaign Photo - SILVER - Travel & leisure
2009
Cannes Lions - SILVER - Film - Fundraising & Appeals
Cannes Lions - SHORTLIST - Film Craft - Best Use of Music
D&AD - IN BOOK - TV & Cinema Crafts - Special Effects
D&AD - IN BOOK - Photography
D&AD - IN BOOK - Poster Advertising - Campaign
D&AD - IN BOOK - Transport Poster - ‘Morning’
D&AD - IN BOOK - Transport Poster - ‘Daytime’
D&AD - IN BOOK - Transport Poster - ‘Night’
ANDY Awards - GOLD - Film - Special Effects
Clios - SILVER - Film - Best Public Service Ad
Clios - FINALIST - Film Technique - Best Visual Effects
ADC - GOLD - Television & Cinema - Cinema Commercial
ADC - GOLD - Television & Cinema Crafts - Special Effects
ADC - BRONZE - Television & Cinema Crafts - Cinematography
One Show - BRONZE - Public Service Television
Communication Arts - AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - Public Service TV
Creative Circle - GOLD - Best Special Effects / Computer Graphics
Creative Circle - SILVER - Best Cinema Commercial
Creative Circle - IN BOOK - Best TV Commercial
NY Festivals - SILVER - Film - Civic / Social Education
NY Festivals - SILVER - Film Craft - Special Effects
NY Festivals - BRONZE - Film - Philanthropic Appeals
NY Festivals - BRONZE - Film Craft - Cinematography
NY Festivals - CERTIFICATE WINNER - Film Craft - Direction
NY Festivals - CERTIFICATE WINNER - Film Craft - Original Music
LIA - SILVER - Television / Cinema - Public Service / Social Welfare
BTAA - BRONZE - TV Commercials - 60 to 90 Secs
Epica - SILVER - Television - Public Service
Eurobest - GOLD - Film - Fundraising
Eurobest - GOLD - Film Craft - Cinematography
Eurobest - SILVER - Film Craft - Direction
Eurobest - BRONZE - Film Craft - Music
Campaign Photo - FINALIST - Charity / Not for Profit / Public Service - ‘Morning’
Campaign Photo - FINALIST - Charity / Not for Profit / Public Service ‘Evening’
Campaign Photo - FINALIST - Charity / Not for Profit / Public Service - Campaign
2007
Cannes Lions - FINALIST - Film - Young Director’s Showcase
2006
IAB - WINNER - BEST ONLINE AD
2005
D&AD - IN BOOK - Posters - Consumer Posters - Individual Medium Roadside / Billboard
D&AD - IN BOOK - Art Direction - Individual
Gramia Award - GOLD - Best Press Advertisement
2004
D&AD - STUDENT AWARD - Poster Advertising
Jay Hunt© 2025
jaydhunt@yahoo.com