chris lawson

Founder/Creative Director/Director @ IAMINHERE

About

As the Founder and Director of I AM IN HERE, I bring over ten years of experience in creative direction and advertising to filmmaking. Collaborating with a diverse network of global creatives, strategists, and producers, our team delivers high-calibre creative solutions for brands like Capgemini and Mars, ensuring impactful results without the overhead of traditional agency fees. My professional journey reflects a dedication to blending innovative storytelling with strategic creativity. With expertise in creative strategy, advertising, and direction, I am driven to craft meaningful, immersive campaigns that resonate with audiences and elevate brand narratives across industries.

Country

United Kingdom

City

London

Industry

Marketing & Advertising

Skill

Creative Strategy, Creative Direction, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Art Direction, Interaction Design, Typography, Corporate Identity, Digital Marketing, Illustration, Marketing, Digital Media, User Experience, Direct Marketing, Outdoor Advertising, Concept Development, User Interface Design, Direct Mail

Experience

Founder/Creative Director/Director

IAMINHERE

2017-1 - Present · 9 yrs 9 mos

London, United Kingdom

Bringing all my experience to film making, partnering with superstar creatives, strategists, producers, directors, developers, editors, animators, DOPs etc... Working with global brands such as Capgemini and Mars to create a top draw agency offering without the big agency fee.

Creative Director

BBH London

2016-2 - 2017-2 · 1 yr 1 mo

Soho

I joined to strengthen and run the social media arm of BBH, helping integrate social media thinking into the wider agency. We created innovative campaigns that united communities and started social conversations for KFC, Virgin Media, Barclays and Tesco.

Creative Director

VCCP

2014-3 - 2016-2 · 2 yrs

Victoria London

Recruited to build the social and content department at VCCP. Winning multiple pitches including one for McLaren F1. I created award winning social and immersive experiences for O2. The best of which was a haunted house controlled by mobile phones where we made Rylan Clark cry.

Creative Director

ITV Studios

2013-11 - 2014-2 · 4 mos

London, United Kingdom

Although only at ITV for a short period. I learnt lots about live TV and the power of combining great social ideas with broadcast media. Creating several campaigns that were recognised for innovation in broadcast awards.

Creative Director

Cheil Worldwide

2011-3 - 2014-2 · 3 yrs

London, United Kingdom

Brought in to run the social department for what is essentially Samsung’s in house agency. I campaigned for the integration of social thinking into every brief. I was rewarded with the success of the multi award winning ‘We Are David Bailey’ campaign.

Group Head, Senior Creative

M+C Saatchi UK

2009-3 - 2010-3 · 1 yr 1 mo

London, United Kingdom

Recruited to extend M&C Saatchi’s integrated credentials. Working on ATL, digital and social campaigns for clients including TFL, The Daily Mail, MINI and WildAid.

Group Head, Senior Creative

Wunderman UK

2006-11 - 2010-3 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Big media-neutral brand ideas to tactical digital/direct campaigns. Winner of the global network's 'Creative Leadership' Award 2010 as well as the global network’s ‘Achievement Award’ for 2009. One half of the only UK creative team recognised at Cannes Lions direct 2008, 2009 and 2010. Creative Head of FedEx and Creative Director of the recent multi-award winning Kern Precision Scales campaign. Helped win numerous valuable pitches, including FedEx, Land Rover and Hershey’s Chocolate.