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The NDA PodcastTaking Interview Tasks to TaskWhen did it become normal to set a brief for an interview? Why are agencies ashamed to admit they do it? How much work is too much work? And should it be free?This week, we're discussing Interview Tasks and the effect they're having on hiring in the creative industry. We'll be hearing from Nikky Lyle who is a Creative Recruiter, and hear all the inside info on what these tasks look like and who is setting them. Fauzima Fazilat Rafiq tells us about her relatively positive experience doing one as a Junior Designer, and how...
2022-08-1043 min
Business QueeriesBusiness Queeries S1 Ep10: Nikky LyleWelcome back to Business Queeries, today’s guest will become your new favourite LinkedIn connection. Nikky Lyle, pronouns She/Her, is a Creative Recruiter and Director of Nikky Lyle Creative. From freelance top tips to landing those shit hot jobs, we delve into Nikky’s journey, and her Queer friendly recommendations for employees and employers, with bonus chat around Pride month and what businesses can do to continue their work in supporting the Queer community all year round. Please subscribe and leave a review :) Got a Business Queery? Send us an email at hello@businessqueeries.com or...
2022-08-0356 min
The Emma Clayton Show037 Workplace culture change starts with you with Nikky LyleNikky is a creative recruiter within the advertising and design industry who likes to help under represented groups navigate an industry that can be a challenge.
She talks about how companies reacted to the Black Lives Matter movement by upping their diverse hiring drive, without addressing their work culture and how this is neither a new issue nor will it be solved over night.
We also discuss what challenges are still present for women in the workplace and how change starts with us as individuals.
Both her work and lived experience as a...
2021-07-2020 min
Industry Leaders with Nikky LyleMarcroy Smith, Founder of People of Print | Industry Leaders with Nikky LyleIn this episode, Nikky's guest is Marcroy Smith, Founder and CEO of People of Print.
Marcroy Smith is a London-based illustrator and founder of People of Print, the world's largest online directory of independent designers working with print and Co- Director of Grafik Media and Pin Badges.
2021-04-161h 00Industry Leaders with Nikky LyleKate and Emily, Co- founders of Sonder & Tell | Industry Leaders with Nikky LyleIn this episode, Nikky's guests are Kate Hamilton and Emily Ames, co- founders of Sonder & Tell.
As the editor-in-chief (Kate) and content director (Emily) of fashion and travel magazine, SUITCASE, they’ve spun their expertise with words and strategy into an agency that helps brands find their voice, by writing content that cuts through the noise, penning creative guidelines that bring brands to life and showing how teams can put these words into practice.
In this episode, you will learn all about Kate and Emily’s story. How they created Sonder & Tell, their proc...
2021-04-1456 minIndustry Leaders with Nikky LyleRachel Simpson, Design Lead at Google | Industry Leaders with Nikky LyleIn this episode, Nikky's guest is Rachel Simpson, a Design Lead at Google.
She has 10+ years experience working with award-winning Design Agencies, ground-breaking Startups, and on teams at Google since 2013 (Chrome, Search, Duo).
Clients and collaborators include Seth Godin, BMW/DriveNow, Doctors without Borders, and Freeletics. She has led 20+ Design Sprints, driving organizational change with Doctors Without Borders, and transforming translation in Chrome. She co-founded the first German version of the Maker Faire (Make Munich, and founded Design Jam (designj.am).
2021-04-0255 minIndustry Leaders with Nikky LyleMaisie Benson, Graphic Senior Designer at B&B Studios | Industry Leaders with Nikky LyleIn this episode, Nikky's guest is Maisie Benson, a senior designer at B&B Studio.
After she graduated with a degree in graphic design, she completed a number of internships, which led to her role at B&B, which she has been at for 6 years, working her way up to a senior designer.
During lock down, she co-founded a project called ThinkFoodBank which aims to remind people to donate to food banks while they shop, and also co-started the initiative Happy To Help which aims to offer additional industry support to current...
2021-04-0258 minIndustry Leaders with Nikky LyleMark Fleming, Chief Creative Officer of Against Time and Rosie Lee | Industry Leaders with Nikky LyleIn this episode, Nikky's guest is Mark Fleming, Chief Creative Officer of Against Time and Rosie Lee.
Mark talks about his latest addition to the Rosie Lee family, a new collective focused on an agile approach to creative problems.
They don’t believe there will be a ‘new normal’, just a ‘new abnormal.’ They believe that we are facing an ever- increasing rate of change for our environmental, political and commercial worlds. And this new world needs a new approach.
Against Time has been built to support and collaborate with like- minded ind...
2021-04-021h 03Industry Leaders with Nikky LyleNeal Horrigan, Execute Creative Director at ELVIS | Industry Leaders with Nikky LyleIn this episode, Nikky's guest is Neal Horrigan, Execute Creative Director at ELVIS.
Neal is responsible for creating work across iconic brands such as Cadbury, Oreo, Budweiser, Ladbible and not to mention the multi award winning campaigns for Creme Egg.
He worked at ELVIS for a short stint earlier on in his career before leaving to further his experience across the industry, before being invited back to head up their creative offering 7 years ago. During that time, he was responsible for creating their agency position of ‘Unexpected & Unforgettable’ which is his guiding ligh...
2021-03-2459 minIndustry Leaders with Nikky LyleVic Lee, Artist, Author and Illustrator | Industry Leaders with Nikky LyleIn this episode, Nikky's guest is Vic Lee, an award winning Artist, Author and Illustrator with a studio in Peckham, South East London.
He has created bespoke artworks for some of the worlds biggest brands including Nike, JLR, Crabtree & Evelyn and The Famous Grouse.
He also has a dedicated range of products commissioned by The Tate and has been an inspirational speaker at events around the world.
From huge elaborate, typographic, storytelling murals, designed and hand penned, to fine, intricate print works, Vic fills spaces with mesmerising and engaging...
2021-03-1957 minIndustry Leaders with Nikky LyleMilana Karaica, Founder & Creative Producer at NERD Productions | Industry Leaders with Nikky LyleIn this episode, Nikky's guest is Milana Karaica, Founder and Creative Producer at NERD Productions, which represents diverse global talent.
She is an active diversity and a passionate equality advocate in our industry. Having built a successful female-led production studio, Milana champions innovative and forward-thinking company culture, focusing on empowering and nurturing accomplished as well as young talent and talent from non-traditional backgrounds.
Milana works with an award-winning and dedicated team of directors, designers and illustrators as well as nurturing and supporting up and coming talent to help shape their careers and make...
2021-03-1752 minIndustry Leaders with Nikky LyleLars Hemming Jorgensen, Creative Entrepreneur | Industry Leaders with Nikky LyleIn this episode, Nikky's guest is Lars Hemming Jorgensen, serial Creative Entrepreneur and Formerly Chief Commercial Officer of VICE Media and Chief Executive Officer of the youth media brand’s agency group, VIRTUE Worldwide.
He launched a successful business straight out of university, which helped him carve a fascinating career in the creative industry.
Prior to joining VICE in 2013, Lars held global leadership roles at top agencies, including Chief Creative Officer & Partner at Story Worldwide and Co-Founder & Executive Creative Director at Large Design.
He has also held hi...
2021-03-121h 00Industry Leaders with Nikky LyleGordon Reid, Founder of Middle Boop Studios | Industry Leaders with Nikky LyleIn this episode, Nikky's guest is Gordon Reid, founder and Creative Director of Middle Boop Studios.
Gordon has spent over ten years in branding, design and the advertising industry. Over his career he has worked for at Saatchi & Saatchi, Ogilvy, JWT, McCann, Sapient, Karmarama and Grey London.
In 2009, he created Middle Boop studio. In his first year of business he managed to win Unilever and HSBC as clients.
He also gives talks, lectures and conferences all over the world, and writes for the likes of Computer Arts and Design Week, having been...
2021-02-131h 01Industry Leaders with Nikky LyleYarza Twins | Industry Leaders by Nikky LyleIn this episode Nikky’s guests are Eva and Marta Yarza, Co- Founders and Creative Directors of Yarza Twins.
Born and raised in Spain, they have a wide experience working in Madrid, New York and London, where they are currently based.
Yarza Twins is a graphic design studio that has worked with clients such as Smirnoff, HP, Adidas, and MTV amongst others.
They have been awarded a D&AD pencil in packaging design and a Spanish National Design Awards as Best Young Designers in its 3 years si...
2021-01-1256 min
Industry Leaders with Nikky LyleSophie Worth, Global Creative Talent Acquisition Partner at Oatly | Industry Leaders with Nikky LyleIn this episode Nikky’s guest is Sophie Worth, Global Creative Talent Acquisition Partner at Oatly.
Sophie recently joined the popular oat drink family and she tells Nikky how her career started in Amsterdam and how she landed her new job in the middle of the pandemic.
She also opens up about being made redundant and finding a job during these tricky times.
2021-01-111h 00Industry Leaders with Nikky LyleIndustry Leaders with Nikky Lyle: Jon Cockley, Founder at Handsome FrankIn this episode Nikky’s guest is Jon Cockley, Founder at Handsome Frank.
Handsome Frank came to life after a chat in the pub between Jon and his cousin.
Jon tells Nikky how they came up with the idea and the name, and how the early days looked like for the illustration agency.
Find out all about what Handsome Frank look for when taking on an illustrator, how to catch Jons eye when he is looking for talent and also the big question. Is it actually worth while for an illustrator to...
2020-10-2300 minIndustry Leaders with Nikky LyleIndustry Leaders with Nikky Lyle: Lydia Pang, Global Design Director at NikeIn this episode Nikky’s guest is Lydia Pang, Global Design Director at Nike.
Prior to her role at Nike, Lydia was the Group Creative Director of Refinery29.
She is a Frankenstein creative with a decade of experience in mission driven marketing.
Lydia recently launched a zine called Eat Bitter- stories from her memories and recipes that are fucking delicious and not for the faint hearted.
2020-10-2300 minIndustry Leaders with Nikky LyleIndustry Leaders with Nikky Lyle: Oriel Davis- Lyons, Creative Director at SpotifyIn this episode Nikky’s guest is Oriel Davis- Lyons, Creative Director at Spotify.
Oriel is an award-winning Creative Director working at Spotify in New York.
Previously, he worked at some of the world's top agencies including Droga5, Colenso BBDO and R/GA.
His work often addresses social issues ranging from internet censorship to animal cruelty and mental health.
In 2016 he worked a TV spot for Hillary Clinton's Presidential campaign that Forbes called "a masterpiece of political advertising."
In 2019 he started a gun violence prevention ca...
2020-10-2300 minIndustry Leaders with Nikky LyleIndustry Leaders with Nikky Lyle: Matt Dunn, Art Director at Goodby Silverstein & PartnersIn this episode Nikky’s guest is Matt Dunn, Art Director at Goodby Silverstein & Partners.
During this talk they discussed about relocating to San Fransisco, Matt's work and his side hustle which went viral and was published by VICE, Buzzfeed, Time Out and Huffington Post, to name a few. This then landed him jobs with dream companies as a junior such as Mother and Widen + Kennedy.
2020-10-2300 minIndustry Leaders with Nikky LyleIndustry Leaders with Nikky Lyle: Bill Brock, Founder at Analog FolkIn this episode Nikky’s guest is Bill Brock, Founder at Analog Folk.
Bill talks about how the early days looked like at Analog Folk and all about winning Global Digital Innovation of the Year 2020.
2020-10-2100 minIndustry Leaders with Nikky LyleIndustry Leaders with Nikky Lyle: Forest Young, Global Principal at Wolf OllinsIn this episode Nikky’s guest is Forest Young, Global Principal at Wolff Olins, where he leads initiatives for the world's most influential companies and cultural institutions.
Forest is an MFA Critic in graphic design at the Yale School of Art, where he is also a distinguished alumnus and recipient of the Mark Whistler Prize.
He recently served on the National Board of Directors for the AIGIA and his work has been exhibited at MOMA, the Royal College of Art and Yale University and has received the industry's highest accolades including the Go...
2020-10-1900 minIndustry Leaders with Nikky LyleIndustry Leaders with Nikky Lyle: Pip Jamieson, Founder of The DotsIn this episode Nikky’s guest is Pip Jamieson, Founder of the creative professional network The Dots.
Pip was named by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 100 Disruptive Entrepreneurs innovating in their respective fields & by Ad Week as one of the 41 trailblazing leaders having a positive impact on the world.
In this chat she talks about setting up a business as a female entrepreneur, getting over the fear of failure, and how to build a successful—and happy!—team.
2020-10-1200 minIndustry Leaders with Nikky LyleIndustry Leaders with Nikky Lyle: Joanna Henly, Artist & Creative Director at Missled StudioIn this episode Nikky’s guest is Joanna Henly, Artist & Creative Director at Missled Studio.
Joanna illustrates for brands, products, and ad campaigns with specific experience in fashion, beauty and technology.
In this talk they discuss the importance of mindfulness and mental health whilst working from home as a freelancer.
2020-10-0200 minIndustry Leaders with Nikky LyleIndustry Leaders with Nikky Lyle: Stuart Gough, Associate Partner at PentagramIn this episode Nikky’s guest is Stuart Gough, Associate Parter at Pentagram. After working at a number of different specialist studios, he joined Pentagram where he led the team to create the Design Museum's two most successful shows; Stanley Kubrick: The Exhibition and Ferrari: Under The Skin.
Stuart has worked across the cultural and charity sectors, working with organisations such as: Battersea Dogs and Cats, Maggie's Cancer Charity and Blood Cancer UK.
In this episode he also shares top tips on what makes a great portfolio behind the scenes.
2020-09-2557 minIndustry Leaders with Nikky LyleIndustry Leaders with Nikky Lyle: Danny & Charlotte, Co- founders of Badass.galIn this episode Nikky’s guests are Creative Team Charlotte and Danny, co-founders of Badass.gal. This talk has tons of top tips for grads, as well as what it’s like to work in a creative team and the concept behind badass.gal
2020-09-1755 minIndustry Leaders with Nikky LyleIndustry Leaders with Nikky Lyle: Lou Bones of Jelly London (Bonus Ep: Business Development)Nikky is joined for the second time by Illustration & animation agent Lou Bones. In this episode, they discuss business development.
2020-09-0757 minIndustry Leaders with Nikky LyleIndustry Leaders with Nikky Lyle: James Gilmore, Creative Director at DesignStudioNikky is joined by James Gilmore, Creative Director at DesignStudio — all the way across the pond in Oz.
2020-08-261h 24Industry Leaders with Nikky LyleIndustry Leaders with Nikky Lyle: Mark Fleming, CCO at Rosie LeeNikky Lyle interviews Industry Leaders. Mark Fleming, Founder and Chief Creative Officer at Rosie Lee.
2020-08-2100 minIndustry Leaders with Nikky LyleIndustry Leaders with Nikky Lyle: Vini Vieira, Creative Director at Bulletproof LondonNikky Lyle chats to Vini Vieira, strategic graphic designer, lettering artist and CD at Bulletproof London.
2020-08-121h 05Industry Leaders with Nikky LyleIndustry Leaders with Nikky Lyle: Vikki Ross, Wordsmith and CopywriterNikky Lyle chats with Vikki Ross. Vikki is a Copywriter (note the capital 'C') with 'Head of Copy' experience at the likes of Sky, The Body Shop, Virgin Media and ITV. Vikki specialises in branding and TOV and (usually) travels the world telling businesses how to talk.
Vikki's #1 top tip? Work hard... at having fun.
2020-07-241h 00Industry Leaders with Nikky LyleIndustry Leaders with Nikky Lyle: Ben Davies, Co-Founder of The NeighbourhoodNikky Lyle chats with Ben Davies, Co-Founder of The Neighbourhood, non-exec Board Director at Hayes Davidson, and consultant and mentor to creatives businesses. Phewf—quite the impressive title.
2020-07-2355 minIndustry Leaders with Nikky LyleIndustry Leaders with Nikky Lyle: Becky McOwen-Banks, Executive Creative Director at VaynerMediaNikky Lyle chats with Becky McOwen-Banks, industry powerhouse and Executive Creative Director at VaynerMedia. Top tips and industry advice for creatives from junior level to future CEO.
2020-07-1857 min
Industry Leaders with Nikky LyleIndustry Leaders with Nikky Lyle: Rebecca Watson, Creative Director at Squint/OperaWatch the full video and see the Squint/Opera showreel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_74XVXv_9Q&t=689s
2020-07-1758 min