Clemenger BBDO, Melbourne welcomes back Sonny Adorjan as senior art director

Clemenger BBDO Melbourne has welcomed Sonny Adorjan back to the agency as a senior art director.

Returning home from the UK, Adorjan re-joins Clemenger BBDO Melbourne after 17 years in the UK including 12 years at the AMV BBDO London office.

During his time at AMV BBDO, he’s been responsible for work across Guinness, The Economist and Pepsi. He also spent time at Mother London and BBC Creative on accounts including The Times, The RAF, Money Supermarket, Sky and BBC Children In Need.

Throughout his career, Adorjan work has been awarded at a range of major award shows, including Cannes and D&AD.

In 2020, Adorjan released Woodism, an art collaboration with his autistic son Woody, winning two pencils, including the D&AD Side Hustle pencil. Five Woodism pieces were accessioned into the permanent collection at The V&A museum in London.

This year Adorjan will be judging at D&AD on the Side Hustle jury.

Says Ryan Fitzgerald, executive creative director, Clemenger BBDO Melbourne: “A great talent and an even greater human. Sonny brings a wealth of local and global creative experience with work that has had an impact well-beyond advertising borders. We couldn’t be happier to have him back in the building.

Adds Adorjan: “I began my career at Clemenger Melbourne and learned from the best in the country, which stood me in great stead when working in London. Through the years, I’ve always followed Clemenger’s progress and felt proud to watch the world-class work they continue to produce. I’m really glad to be returning to such a top agency and look forward to working with Jim, Ryan, Rich and the wider team.”