J. Walter Thompson, Sydney has boosted its creative department, adding R/GA Sydney team, Kostia Liakhov and Angus Loxton. Liakov is an art director and Loxton a copywriter.

Liakov has worked at The Works as well as R/GA in Australia, and before that at Serviceplan and BETC in Europe. His many awards include Black and Yellow Pencils at D&AD, Gold at Cannes, One Show and Clios, plus many more for his innovative approach to problem-solving.

Loxton has worked, as both a copywriter and art director, at Zoo Group and Ogilvy & Mather Sydney. The two teamed up at R/GA.

J. Walter Thompson executive creative director, Simon Langley, chose the pair for their proven creative talent, strong digital experience and ability to expand J.Walter Thompson’s creative expertise in product and innovation.

“The requirements of our clients constantly evolve as the consumer and business world continues to change at a rapid rate,” Langley commented.

“We’re always looking for skills and people who can tackle any business problem and meet it with unexpected, yet effective creative solutions. We believe we’ve found that in Kostia and Angus. They’re a great addition to our team and our culture.”

cover image l-r: Angus Loxton & Kostia Liakhov