Our story
We’re a collective of senior creatives with backgrounds in advertising, design and publishing. We’ve refined our craft at the big agencies – but since launching in 2013, prefer the agility, relevance and flat hierarchy of being a small and multi-skilled team.
Our people bring an extraordinary level of craft to every project. We believe deeply that in a world drowning in lookalike products, no ad campaign, SEO blitz or viral influencer BS can match the lasting emotional connection that a powerful brand creates.
Our approach transforms commercial outcomes for clients and sees us featured in design and marketing publications, because every piece of work captures a feeling that customers remember – and seek out in the market.
What we believe
Street-wise beats book-smart
Eyes open, watching the patterns, trusting our instincts. Scholarly knowledge now is a quick prompt away on any bot, but the ability to read the human condition, react calmly and stay sharp-witted will endure.
What we value
Lust for life
This brief moment you have is full of beautiful, f*cked-up, wild, weird and interesting things. Lose yourself in utter uncontrollable amazement sometimes.
What we care about
Go hard or go home
Approach every gig like it’s Madison Square Garden. If we can’t feel passionate about what we’re doing, then why should anyone else.
What we sell
Perception, not pixels
Quite literally, our work translates into brand status, increased revenue, risk avoidance and long-term credibility for clients.
Why clients choose us
Pleasant manner? Wit? Snappy dress sense? Ha yes, we’re glad you asked. Of course it’s a bit deeper than that — like our ability to take cultural currency, cues and symbols to captivate your customers’ senses, using remarkable ideas, writing and design.
Measurable goals
The second question a client asks on a project is: ‘What’s the ROI on this?’ We get that, and our creative is built to align with your business and marketing strategies. Tracking the value of a new brand takes time, but we’ll give you the tools to measure perception and profitability.
Pirate discounts for multi-national experience
We’ve mined the secrets and systems of the world’s big agencies for simplicity and impact. Same discipline, process and creativity – minus the pricy layers of bureaucracy and bloat. Yo-ho-ho!
Please stand up
No client wants to talk, walk or look like their competitors. We’re masters of giving any product or business a fine serving of distinction and a friendly dose of differentiation.
The ‘Y?’ gene
You’ll never be left guessing why a decision was made. We ask ‘why’ repeatedly and listen with rigour – to you, your stakeholders and your customers – until we’ve fully understood your brand.
Thinking about a change?
No two client projects are the same. If you’ve got a challenge that needs a considered solution, talk to us.
Partners
The Offices is headed up by an experienced duo with the skills inhouse to handle brand strategy, logo design, packaging, brand voice, copywriting and content creation. We collaborate with trusted creatives for specialist needs such as photography, videography, web development and marketing strategy.
Stephanie Oley
Managing Director / Co Founder
The main point of contact for our clients, Stephanie is an analytical thinker who knows which questions unlock the biggest opportunities. She distils brand essences, shapes strategies and keeps projects running seamlessly. With a background in corporate publishing, where she worked with clients including NHK TV Japan, Publicis Groupe and Blackmores Australia, she’s also a sought-after communications consultant for brands such as The University of Sydney. Stephanie is a certified word nerd – usually with three books on the go – and writes a personal blog on the art of better communication.
Jeffrey Oley
Creative Director / Co Founder
Co-founder and creative director, Jeffrey brings relentless curiosity and a hunger for fresh creative possibilities. Before The Offices, he was Design Director at JWT Sydney and Clemenger BBDO, working with brands including Vodafone, Nike, Kellogg’s, Mitsubishi and Greenpeace. His work has been awarded and featured across the industry. Earlier, as Senior Designer at Nike, he created design work for both product and promotion.
