Welcome to the about page of Phillip Harkness. A career creative with a passion for trojan–horsing entertainment in things dressed as advertising.
Over my 12 years in ad agencies, and previous 8 years in design and in-house, I’ve brought work to life that’s harder to ignore than most marketing material. I’ve even made things that people actually seek out and want to share. Consistently, actually.
Beyond my creative work, my B.Education and varied teaching experience gives me a unique talent for bringing out the best in people in a positive and genuinely enjoyable way.
I currently work in a creative team with Jack Wall and spend my days pushing creative boundaries with the good people at Special Group.
Want to know more? Contact me here.
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Awards, Recognition, Validation Etc
Silver x 5, Bronze x 3, AWARD Awards 2025
Grand Prix, Gold, Silver, and Shortlist x 2, Spikes Asia 2025
Shortlist, Cannes Lions 2025
Silver, WARC 2025
Silver, Press & Outdoor, AWARD Awards 2024
Finalist, Award for Bravery, B&T 2024
Bronze, Cannes Lions 2023
Yellow, Graphite and Wood Pencil D&AD 2023
Silver and Bronze One Show 2023
Bronze, LIA 2023
Gold, Silver and Bronze Spike 2023
Saatchi & Saatchi Nothing Is Impossible Person Of The Year 2019
In-Book The Work 2019
Film Finalist AWARD 2018
New York Festivals Midas Awards Silver Midas 2017
Second Place, AWARD School 2012
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Special Group 2022 - Current
Saatchi & Saatchi 2017 - 2021
McCann Worldgroup 2016 - 2017
Ogilvy 2014 - 2016
Conway Design, Branding and Art Direction 2010 - 2014
Tutor and Lecturer @ Billy Blue 2010 - 2014
AWARD School Tutor 2019–2023
Creative 100% Mambo 2008-2010
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AWARD Creative Leadership Course
AWARD Uni
AWARD School
B.Education/B.Design, COFA UNSW