303 Sydney hires former Saatchi’s London group head Seamus Higgins for senior art director role
CB Exclusive – 303 Sydney continues to build momentum with the hire of senior art director Seamus Higgins who has been freelancing at the agency since arriving from the UK.
Prior to setting off in search of the good life in Sydney, Higgins was a group head at Saatchi & Saatchi London where he produced award-winning work for clients Guinness, Ariel, Pampers, Quit and Stop the Traffik.
Says Simon Langley, ECD 303: “Seamus is a true integrated thinker who has done fantastic work on big brands, in every channel. He’s already made an impact in the short time he’s been here and I look forward to him doing great work for our growing list of clients.”
Higgins, who has been awarded at Cannes, D&AD and numerous UK award shows will team up with another soon to be announced hire working across clients in both the Sydney and Perth offices.
Says Higgins: “It’s an exciting time to be joining 303. They have a great culture, great client list and there is certainly no shortage of opportunities. I can’t wait to get stuck in.”
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Nice one Seamus you big hunk of a man!
He’s bringing sexy back!
Who is approving these visas?
Great stuff Seamus. Congratulations you good thing.
Honestly, this man could sell me anything! Look at those eyes! Ride your scooter over to my place anytime.
Hands off you two, he’s mine! Woo hoo, nice one mate, see you soon…
Salt and pepper to taste!
Yay another fucking brit steals a senior role here. Thanks for that. You go over to the UK and make no mistake that don’t hire Aussies for their senior roles at their agencies. Hey look at me, I have an english accent… well you must know what you’re doing take whichever position you like sir.
2.41- he is actually not a brit but a south african. there are also several aussies in senior roles in the uk too. you need to get out of your box.
In our Economy you gotta question the government handing out work visa’s. Advertising is not exactly suffering underemployment like some other industries. It does not matter where he comes from, the fact is there are plenty of Aussies who have been paying taxes for years in this country who could do that job.
Don’t want to split hairs, but wasn’t Seamus actually at Saatchi X – “The world’s leading shopper marketing network” – as opposed to Saatchi & Saatchi itself? There is quite a difference – especially for those on here who feel well-qualified aussies are being overlooked for senior roles.
@5:51
@6:50
I’ve worked in the UK for a number of years, there is very, very few Aussies in senior roles in the UK ( they won’t emply them )… think to yourself how many Seniors/CD’s/ECD’s in this country are from the UK… Have a think about every agency in Australia. almost all of them.
Jobs in our industry are so few and far, especially the more senior you get. And there is just a continuous stream of people, mostly from the UK who are less qualified and less talented than locals who run our agencies! gives me the shits, and yes fair point 6.50 there is not exactly a shortage of people in this industry!!!
10.39.
Where did you work. Everywhere I worked had loads of Aussies. They don’t stay for long but they they are there.
Great photo though
Having worked around the world on 3 continents, I’ve found one hiring policy to be consistent everywhere – agency’s hire the best people they can find. If you are good, you get hired, because that’s the way the industry works and how agencies thrive. There are no agendas based on nationality. The fact that so many ‘Brits’ are hired in Australia says more about global migration trends than anything else. But if it helps your ego to blame the fact that you are not getting top jobs on the foreign hoards, good luck to you.
Say what you will about the number of foreigners in the local industry, for a city with one of the largest gay populations in the world, it’s great to see more representation. Great work Seamus!
STOP THE BOATS!