CREATIVE DIRECTION
ON SET DIRECTION
JD BRAND DIRECTION
CAMPAIGN EXECUTION

CLIENT JD Sports

Celebrating 25 years of the iconic JD duffle bag, the campaign ‘Forever Forward’ showcases a relatable landscape of life for British youth JD ever present – from first kisses to kickabouts to hangouts with friends.

For generations, JD has meant so much more than just the latest trainers, training kit or trackie. For UK youth, it’s a status symbol. Bag across the chest on the first day of school, letting others know what makes them, them. Through its durability, functionality, and ever-evolving design, the JD duffle has powered resilience and forward-thinking. It has accompanied athletes, artists, creators, and adventurers on their remarkable journeys, carrying their dreams, passions, and aspirations along the way, serving as a strong reminder that possibilities are limitless.

Briefed to Uncommon Creative studios, I worked on the client side, providing insights, feedback, JD brand direction, onset direction & feedback and final campaign application.

Campaign Credits:

Creative Studio: Uncommon Creative Studio

Client: JD

Project Name: The Bag for Life — Forever Forward

Global Managing Director: Mike Armstrong

Marketing Director UK & EU: Chris Waters

Director of Social and Third Party Brands: Neil Corrie

Director of Multichannel Content: Ben Ingoldby

Head of Marketing Operations: Stephanie McClelland

Senior Marketing Manager: Louisa Craggs

Senior Creative Lead: Connor McManus

Campaign Manager: Rachel Coope

Head of Projects: Cristiano Molha

Head of Design & Artwork: Adam Bond

Producer: Liv Johnson

Head of Photography: Martyn Leather

PR Manager: Abbie Mattingley

Production Company: Iconoclast

MD/EP: Jean Mougin

MD/EP: Guy Rolfe

EP: Romain Gavras

EP/Head of Production: Kate Sharpe

Director: Amara Abbas

Producer: Luke Plaister

Service Producer for SugarFree: Michelle O’Brien

Production Manager: Marian Mikhail

DoP: Nicolas Loir

Production Designer: Bon Walsh

1st AD: Jim Cole

Edit: Trim

Editor: Tom Lindsay

Producer: Polly Kemp

Post: Electric Theatre Collective

VFX Lead: Hani Al Yousif

Colourist: Jason Wallis

Producer: Oscar Wendt

Sound Studio: Factory

Creative Director of Audio: Anthony Moore

Sound Design & Mix: Michael Haines

Audio Production: Ciara Wakley

Music Supervision: Mr Pape

Music Supervisor: Paul Brown