Experience
The Martin Agency, New York
Design Director
2022 - Present
72andSunny, New York
Design Director
2021 - 2022
TBWA\Chiat\Day, New York
Sr. Designer > Head Of Design
2018 - 2021
Ogilvy, New York
Designer
2015 - 2018
Ogilvy, Paris
Designer
2013 - 2015
Say Hello:
robynmakinson@gmail.com
Wigan > New York.
Fun fact: I dream in Vectors. Literally. I dream in Illustrator. More than once I’ve had dreams where I obsessively center align objects to the artboard. I’m a hoot!
Born in 1990, legend has it my first words were ‘draw, draw, draw’. After graduating with my BA(Hons) in Graphic Design from Leeds Arts University in 2012, I started my career in advertising at Ogilvy Paris. After a 2 year stint finding my feet in the industry, I moved to New York and developed previously overlooked aspects of my practice including: collaborative work, client interaction, ideation and creative concepting. Having been in New York for nearly 10 years, I consider myself an established designer in the truest, most graphic sense of the title. I lead with typography, support with strong color and always ensure the pixels are perfect for the cleanest form of communication.
During my 12 year advertising career I have had the honor of working on many projects, none as important and impactful as ‘Type with Pride’, a pro-bono initiative that won prestigious awards including: D&AD, Cannes Lions, One Show, Clios, and many more.