Hello, I’m Karl.
Most of the time, I go by Creative Director, Conceptual Creative, or Art Director. But who likes labels these days? I enjoy filling blank pages, pixels, and spaces, taking a brief from concept to craft to life, while enjoying all the usual stuff in between.
I’ve helped build start-up brands, rebuilt behemoths, and made financial institutions feel more human. Gaming, TV, health, zombie comics, luxury travel, toys, retail, luxury, extreme sports, nutrition, bubble tea, mental health - in the US, the UK and extensively across the Gulf - I’ve worked on the lot. I even co-created the worst-rated Nintendo game of all time (I can’t take all the blame).
I work with photographers, film crews and writers, and I’m happy leading teams, studios, or going solo.
Lately, I’ve been creating purpose-led work with the brilliant crew at BBD Perfect Storm, for brands like PepsiCo, Qatar, Etihad, Hilton, Smith+Nephew, CMC Markets, Gong cha, Knight Frank, Saudia Airways and Majid Al Futtaim.
I've won a few awards, and I’m not too bad with clients.
Press
BBD PERFECT STORM
Brands Talk a Lot. Victory Amps Listened.
YUNO JUNO
The Annual Awards.
We have a Winner!
BBD PERFECT STORM
Take a Leak of Faith.
WORK.LIFE INTERVIEW
Spotlight on Karl Gilbert.

