Applicant Edition · Auckland, N.Z.Prepared for Cotton OnJuly 2026
Brand & Consumer Marketing · Career Record
Adrian Duff
A candidacy for Brand & Marketing Specialist, Cotton On
Based: Auckland, New ZealandPhone: 021 350 998Email: adriancduff@gmail.comLinkedIn:View profile →
Section A · ProfileAbove the fold
Bringing brands to life through storytelling, partnerships and community
A brand and marketing specialist on building consumer brands across fashion, retail and sustainable ecommerce through campaigns, content and community.
By Adrian Duff · Brand & Marketing Specialist, most recently at noissue and AS Colour
Marketing and brand specialist with 10+ years' experience building consumer brands through engaging storytelling, partnerships, social marketing and customer experiences. Experienced across fashion, retail and sustainable ecommerce, combining strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to campaigns, content and community engagement.
Currently Brand Marketing Manager at noissue, leading integrated marketing initiatives across product launches, brand campaigns, partnerships and customer communications for a global ecommerce business. Previously spent almost a decade at AS Colour, helping grow the brand internationally through marketing, creative direction and customer-focused brand experiences.
“Known for bringing brands to life through compelling content, creator collaborations, community partnerships and cross-functional teamwork. Enjoy working close to the work, turning ideas into campaigns, events and experiences that connect with customers.”
Adrian Duff, on ways of working
Section B · Selected HighlightsCore competencies & career highlights
Owned noissue's global social media content pipeline, growing the brand's Instagram community from approximately 400k to over 500k followers through a strategy combining user-generated content, creator collaborations and brand partnerships.
Planned and delivered integrated global marketing campaigns across digital, email, product marketing and social channels.
Developed partnership campaigns with Carhartt WIP, Vans Canada, UNIQLO Canada and Dairy Boy NYC, creating culturally relevant brand experiences and expanding brand reach.
Managed creator collaborations, campaign assets and product launches across multiple international markets.
Helped grow AS Colour from a regional apparel business into an internationally recognised retail and wholesale brand.
Redesigned AS Colour's sponsorship process and communications approach, reducing ad-hoc sponsorship requests by approximately 65%.
Section C · The RecordRoles held, in brief
Brand Marketing Manager
noissue
2023 – Present
Lead brand marketing initiatives for a global sustainable packaging company, developing campaigns, product marketing, partnerships and customer communications across B2B and direct-to-consumer audiences. Works closely with product, creative, customer success and sales teams to deliver engaging brand experiences that strengthen awareness, community engagement and customer loyalty.
Owned noissue's global social media content pipeline, planning and coordinating content across product launches, campaigns, user-generated content, creator partnerships and brand collaborations.
Grew the brand's Instagram audience from approximately 400,000 to more than 500,000 followers through authentic customer storytelling, creator collaborations and strategic brand partnerships.
Managed the marketing calendar, coordinating campaign delivery across multiple teams and international stakeholders.
Planned and delivered integrated marketing campaigns across web, email, social media and product marketing channels.
Developed messaging and campaign frameworks that translated sustainability topics into engaging customer stories.
Managed creator relationships, partnership campaigns and brand collaborations from planning through delivery and post-campaign review.
Worked with agencies across New Zealand, Canada, England and the United States to deliver creative campaigns and marketing assets.
Led customer research initiatives including voice of customer interviews, journey mapping and customer feedback programmes to improve marketing effectiveness and customer experience.
Improved campaign planning and content production workflows using HubSpot, Asana and AI-assisted processes.
Supported product launches through campaign planning, creative development and customer communications.
Marketing & Design Director
AS Colour
2014 – 2023
Played a key role in growing AS Colour from an emerging apparel brand into an internationally recognised fashion business across New Zealand, Australia, North America and the United Kingdom. Led creative marketing, campaign development and customer experience initiatives supporting both wholesale and direct-to-consumer audiences.
Delivered seasonal marketing campaigns, product launches and creative assets across retail, ecommerce and wholesale channels.
Managed social content production, including campaign photography, video, product launches and seasonal storytelling across digital channels.
Worked closely with marketing teams to plan campaigns, coordinate creative delivery and maintain a consistent customer experience across every touchpoint.
Managed content production pipelines spanning photography, video, digital marketing, social media and product launches.
Partnered with athletes, artists, creators and external agencies to develop authentic marketing content and brand collaborations.
Supported community initiatives, sponsorships and partnership programmes that strengthened customer engagement and brand affinity.
Managed relationships with photographers, creators, production partners and external agencies.
Supported website redevelopment projects focused on improving customer experience and online engagement.
Developed product storytelling and campaign content that simplified sustainability and product information for customers.
Produced marketing content across digital channels, retail environments, events and wholesale marketing.
Built marketing systems and digital asset libraries that improved campaign efficiency across global teams.
Lead Designer / Production Manager
Studio South
Earlier career
Full-service agency environment across brand, design, photography, production, account management and client delivery.
Delivered brand, campaign, design and photographic work for a range of client sectors.
Managed client relationships, creative production, timelines and delivery expectations from concept through to final output.
Built a strong agency-side foundation in creative quality, stakeholder communication, production detail and commercial delivery.
Section D · Capability BriefsFour short dispatches
Brand Partnerships
Selected creator and brand collaborations.
Carhartt WIP
Vans Canada
UNIQLO Canada
Dairy Boy NYC
Platforms & Toolkit
Systems used to plan, produce and govern the work.