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Simon Fairweather

Creative Director
5.0
(5 reviews)
I believe the best ideas thrive when collaboration, diversity and innovation align.
United States of America Active yesterday Usually responds in a few hours

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MentorCruise summary

Simon is an Executive Creative Director and brand strategist. He has led award-winning work for brands including Rolex, GM, and Lufthansa across international creative markets. He helps creative professionals strengthen their leadership, plan a move into creative direction, and apply AI to their creative work.

Based on 3 verified mentee reviews

  • Two reviewers value his experienced perspective and practical resources for addressing current creative challenges.
  • Two reviewers mention his support for moving toward Creative Director roles.
  • Two reviews point to thought-provoking strategic guidance for creative work.

About

I’m an Executive Creative Director and brand strategist who’s steered award-winning work for Rolex, GM, Lufthansa, Pirelli, MINI Cooper, and more—collecting Lions, Arrows, and Pencils along the way. My career spans London, New York, Detroit, Shanghai, and beyond, blending luxury, automotive, fashion, tech, and sport into culturally resonant campaigns.

What I bring to the table
• Strategic brand elevation – turning market challenges into clear positioning and powerful narratives.
• Creative leadership & team building – frameworks that cultivate diverse talent and unite teams around one creative culture.
• AI-empowered workflows – practical guidance on integrating custom models, and automation into the creative process.
• Craft-obsessed storytelling – photography, film, typography, and experiential design that move audiences and metrics.

What mentees say

5 out of 5 stars

I came to Simon looking to broaden my perspective on creative direction and creative team leadership. Although we had only a handful of sessions, I found our conversations insightful and thought-provoking. We explored creative leadership and the evolving role of AI, and Simon shared valuable perspectives, practical resources, and ideas that challenged me to think differently about how to approach these areas. I came away with plenty of food for thought and new perspectives to apply in my professional journey. I appreciated Simon's openness and the value he brought to our discussions, and I would gladly work with him again in the future.

Darlene

Darlene

Standard Plan • 5 months

5 out of 5 stars

Simon is an incredible mentor! He is so experienced and has a wealth of knowledge to pull from when supporting you in your goals. I sought mentorship from an experienced Creative Director to deal with current challenges in my work and explore a path towards creative direction. Simon exceeded my expectations for a mentor! He has worked on huge projects with huge brands, but is also very down to earth. We discussed everything from Ai in the creative space, to my current work challenges, to my ambitious career goals. He is the person who encouraged me to take the leap with a new creative venture. He shared examples and advice and even offered to support with research outside of our sessions. His support gave me the courage to pursue a goal that had been on the back burner for a very long time. His mentorship is an investment in yourself and your career that's truly worth it!

Andrea

Andrea

Standard Plan • 2 months

5 out of 5 stars

Zoe

Zoe

Standard Plan • 4 months

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What happens when you start

You tell Simon your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.

You meet within days. Simon reviews your application and books your first session, usually within a day or two.

You leave with a plan. Concrete next steps and a weekly rhythm from your very first week.

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