David Arns

Senior Copywriter // Creative Lead

Please allow myself to introduce...myself. ​

David or Dave, was born and raised in Perth, Western Australia by a pair of New Zealanders, spending his formative years taking selfies with quokkas in speedos (him, not the quokkas).

Over the last 10 years Dave has worked across multiple (two) continents, including Perth, Sydney and most recently London. He’s covered pretty much every industry with fully integrated campaigns from cutesy demure social posts to flamboyantly brash TVCs.

He likes creating work that’s bold, brave and makes people smile, perhaps even a cheeky chuckle. He truly believes advertising doesn’t have to be so serious, and if we can have a bit of fun we should.

Highlights have included fist bumping cricketing legend Shane Warne, making a 360 VR movie about space doughnuts for Krispy Kreme, and having his Ash Globe idea shared by Wolverine (aka Hugh Jackman).

In his spare time, Dave loves seeing bands most people haven’t heard of, drinking obnoxiously hazy craft beers, watching Rugby Union, and nerding out to anything comedy related.

Update: Jan 2025

Dave is now back in Perth enjoying the sunshine for a few months and will be moving to Melbourne in April. If you have a job for him there that would be fantastic.

david.arns12@gmail.com
+61 431 211 836 LinkedIn

AWARDS

> CAMPAIGN Ad of the Day / Bulk - Dope Launch 2025

> London DMA Awards Bronze / Suzuki Swift 2024 / Automotive Launch Campaign

> London DMA Awards Gold / GTR - Every stop is a story 2023 / Tourism and travel 

> London DMA Awards Gold / GTR - Every stop is a story 2024 / Tourism and travel 

> London DMA Awards Finalist / Vodafone - Black Friday Launch 2024 / CRM 

> Ocean Outdoor London Finalist / GTR - Open the door to fresh air 2024

> Shorty Awards Gold / Greenpeace Ash Globe / Environment & Sustainability 2021

> Shorty Awards Silver / Greenpeace Ash Globe / Pro bono 2021

> Shorty Awards Bronze / Greenpeace Ash Globe / Non profit 2021 

> New York Advertising Awards Finalist / Greenpeace Ash Globe / Non-Profit 2021 

> Adstars Crystal / Greenpeace Ash Globe / Non profit 2021 

> B&T Awards Finalist / Greenpeace Ash Globe / Social Media 2021 

> Youtube Awards #5 Most Watched / Subaru Generations of Love 2021

> Effies Finalist / The Smith Family Christmas / Non profit 2020 

> Employee of the year / TMW London 2023 

> Employee of the year / The Works Sydney 2021 

> Young Glory Finalist / 2016

> Award School 2nd Place / 2013