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Hi, I'm
Sal Cavallaro

I build bold ideas that hold together across every channel.

 

Creative Director and Senior Art Director with a love of design, storytelling and crafting campaigns that feel considered, culturally aware and commercially sharp.

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BRANDS I'VE BROUGHT TO LIFE

WHAT I DO BEST

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Build brand worlds that feel cohesive and distinct across every channel.

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Lead integrated campaigns from TV, digital and OOH to social, retail and experiential.

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Shape design systems and visual identities that grow with the brand, not against it.

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Use AI thoughtfully to speed up ideas, not replace craft.

THE WORK

A HANDPICKED SELECTION OF MY WORK

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WATTYL

Breaking the paint category apart

Integrated brand campaign

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON

Putting a badass brand on Santa’s nice list

Social‑driven Christmas activation

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MITRE 10

Transforming Scott Cam into a sales-driving DIY companion

Integrated Sponsorship Activation

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AUSTRALIAN ARMY

Modernising the Army through real stories

Largest‑scale integrated recruitment campaign

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NULON

Making garage life easier for DIY motorheads

Integrated social and content activation

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DELONGHI

Launching a compact coffee machine for the modern home

Global brand launch campaign

ABOUT

A bit about me

 

Meet Sal, the creative behind the work

​I’m a Sydney based Creative Director and Senior Art Director who builds brand worlds that feel cohesive, visually distinct and culturally aware. I work across TV, digital, social, OOH, retail and experiential, turning strategy into work that’s both conceptually strong and commercially effective. Alongside hands‑on art direction and campaign leadership, I mentor creatives, shape studio processes and champion representation, accessibility and audience sensitivity in every creative decision.

Over the course of my career, I’ve led creative across large‑scale agencies, purpose‑driven studios and broadcaster‑aligned teams: from integrated campaigns for global brands to sensitive, nation‑scale work for government and public‑sector clients. I’ve operated in environments where creative leadership means balancing bold ideas with commercial pressure, diverse stakeholder needs and multi‑channel complexity. I’m comfortable leading at the level where the Creative Director is a business partner, not just a producer of ideas.

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A QUICK OVERVIEW

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) UTS

AWARD School, Top 10

AGENCIES

Host/Havas

303Mullen Lowe

JWT

The Zoo Republic

Edge Agency

ABC

AWARDS

Sydney Design Awards

Effie Awards

Spikes Asia

AMPA Star Awards

AC&E Awards

Summit Awards

Contact

KEEN TO LEARN MORE?
 

Say 'hello'

Whether it’s campaigns, brand work or creative leadership, reach me anytime at +61 411 259 652 or send a message to salvatore.g.cavallaro@gmail.com

Sal Cavallaro.

Creative Director / Senior Art Director

Building bold ideas that hold across every channel.

CONNECT

+61 411 259 652

salvatore.g.cavallaro@gmail.com

Linkedin

© 2026. Sal Cavallaro. Based in Sydney.

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