Daylight celebrates two promotions within its creative department

AUCKLAND, Today: Morningside-based full-service agency Daylight has unveiled two key promotions within its creative ranks, as it continues to expand its craft and storytelling offerings.

Billy Baxter has been appointed as design director and Renee Jacobi steps into an animation director role.

Creative director Charlie Godinet said: “We’re so excited about these new promotions. Over the last two years, we’ve grown and shaped the business significantly, and these two have been instrumental in our success.

“Billy and Renee are not only exceptional in their chosen disciplines, but are tapped into design, illustration and animation culture, making them incredibly inspiring to work alongside. 

“These promotions reflect a greater kaupapa within the agency, championing female creativity and innovative storytelling in Aotearoa and beyond.”

“Both bringing over 15 years’ experience in the creative industries, plus a wealth of international experience across the UK, European and Australian markets, the duo have made an indelible mark on the studio with their work so far.”

Baxter said: “I’m really proud to be part of this talented team that’s achieved such remarkable success in such a short space of time.

“Not only that, but I’m excited to help take Daylight’s craft capabilities to new heights, pushing the boundaries of modern storytelling and creating design that makes you swoon.”

Jacobi said: “Growing Daylight’s animation department from scratch has been a really rewarding challenge. Being able to take a vision of what it could be with all the amazing in- house talent we have and building out its capabilities has opened up some really cool opportunities.”

Godinet: “These two promotions reflect a greater kaupapa within Daylight, championing female creativity and innovative storytelling both here in Aotearoa and beyond.”

• daylightgroup.nz