Hello, I'm Paddy Paddison.
My pronouns are they/them.
I'm a hybrid senior creative based in London with heaps of experience in art direction, copywriting, campaign conception, shoots, post prod, animation direction and experiential projects.
Agencies I've worked at include TBWA/LDN, Karmarama, Don't Panic, CP&B, Dark Horses, NOW, Gay Times X
& The Monkeys Sydney.
I'm an advocate for diversity and inclusion and have founded LGBTQ+ networks, organised numerous events and implemented inclusive policy changes for agencies.
I always strive to reflect this advocacy in my creative work and have consulted on many campaigns for LGBTQ+ audiences as well as speaking at D&I events.
In 2022 I co-founded the UK's first truly LGBTQ+ inclusive grassroots football league, Clubs United. We are currently playing regularly with a community network of over 30 teams from across London. Check out @clubs.united to see us in action.
Awards & Accolades:
Effie Best of Europe / Gold / Mini Cheddars
Effie UK / Gold / Mini Cheddars
Cannes Lions Print & OOH / Shortlist / The Guardian
Cannes Young Lions / Silver
FAB Awards / Gold / Mini Cheddars
FAB Awards / Silver / McVitie's Game Of Talents
Campaigns For Good / Shortlist | IKEA
Digiday Best Live Moment / Winner / Tennis Foundation
The Drum Social Buzz Best Use Of Live Video / Winner / Tennis Foundation
Creative Bloq 'Young Ones To Watch'
D&AD New Blood | Best in Show
D&AD New Blood Academy (Top 50 Global Creatives)
Campaign 30 Future Leaders List
Other Stuff I Do:
D&AD Judge
Speaker Omniwomen Summit 2022
Met Film School Guest Lecturer
YCC London Pride Crits
Outvertising Mentor for Junior Creatives
Panellist at MullenLowe Trans Awareness Panel Event
Speak Equal Spoken Word Live Event Winner
Co-founder, Coach & Player of Hells Bells FC
Co-founder of Clubs United Grassroots Football League
Press & Features:
Campaign // Queer Ad Folk Interview
Campaign // Future Leaders 2021: Paddy Paddison
It's Nice That // The Trussell Trust Tillboard
LBB // Mini Cheddars wins Gold Effie at Best of Europe
Effies Worldwide // Mini Cheddars Wins Gold in Food
It's Nice That // Mini Cheddars New Animated Ad
Campaign // New Mini Cheddars Luchadores
Creative Review // How to be an ally to your non-binary creatives
Creative Review // Creative collaborators: Paddy & Joe
The Drum // Advertising Down Under
Campaign // Pitch Win - Healthcare app appoints Karmarama
Campaign // Karamarama launches LGBTQ+ network Pridearama
Campaign // The Guardian Brand Campaign & Tabloid Launch