Portrait of Darren S.

Darren S.

AI Creative and Videographer · Gold Coast, Australia

AI video, UGC and avatars for DTC brands, plus the workflows that keep the content coming.

Selected work

Valley EyewearSpec ad · 10 sec
Grip Star launch filmAI product film · 10 sec
Bondi Skin Co. static ad: five amber serum bottles with two customer reviews and a 20 percent subscribe offer
Made for him. Stolen by her.Static ad · Bondi Skin Co.
Grip Star feature cutAI motion ad · 10 sec
Grip Star static ad: red grip socks with callouts for grip panels, compression fit and cushioned heel
Every detail has a job.Static ad · Grip Star

Work with Darren

AI creative workflows

A creative running a hands-on AI workshop

Create image and video with AI, and turn it into a repeatable system your team runs every week.

From $1,200 · Half day · Remote or in person

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Ads that perform

Bondi Skin Co. static ad: five amber serum bottles with customer reviews and a subscribe offer

How to structure winning ads with AI, and the sales psychology behind them.

From $650 · 2 hours · Remote or in person

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Events

  1. 20Nov

    AI UGC and avatars for DTC brands

    Friday, 10:00 AEST · Remote · 2 hours

    $180

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  2. 4Dec

    Winning ads with AI

    Friday, 9:30 AEST · Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast · Half day

    $240

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About Darren

Story and approach

“I started out as a videographer, shooting brand and event content on the Gold Coast. When AI video got good enough to use, I started blending it into my work, and now most of what I make is AI-first, with a camera still in the kit.

I like working closely with small teams: we test fast, keep what performs, and I show you how it's made so you're never stuck waiting on me.”

Why we work with Darren

Darren pairs a filmmaker's eye with a real system for AI content. His ads look like brand work, not experiments, and clients come back for the workflows as much as the videos.

Areas of expertise

Top strengths

  • AI video
  • AI UGC
  • AI avatars

Also specialises in

  • Performance ads
  • AI workflows
  • AI image generation
  • Motion and animation
  • Voice and music
  • AI strategy

Production

  • Creative direction
  • On-location video
  • Studio video
  • Cinematography
  • Editing and colour
  • Sound design
  • Events

Industries

  • E-commerce & DTC
  • Fashion
  • Fitness & wellness
  • Food & beverage
  • Property
  • Finance
  • Professional services
  • Media & entertainment
  • Agencies

Darren works with the following tools

Generation

  • Nano Banana
  • Adobe Firefly
  • Veo
  • Kling
  • Higgsfield
  • Seedance

Workflows

  • Figma Weave
  • ChatGPT
  • Claude

Voice and music

  • ElevenLabs
  • Suno

Finishing

  • Premiere Pro
  • After Effects
  • Photoshop
  • Topaz

How it works

  1. 01

    Share what you need

    Book a set offer, or send a brief.

  2. 02

    We confirm the details

    Availability, scope and pricing, agreed with you first.

  3. 03

    Agree and pay securely

    One agreement and invoice through Landing Creatives.

  4. 04

    Start working together

    For a session, a project or a role.

How does payment work?

You pay Landing Creatives, and we pay the creative. One agreement, one invoice, clear terms from day one.

Can Darren work on location?

Yes. Darren is based on the Gold Coast and travels for work. We'll confirm details when you get in touch.

Who owns the work?

Ownership and usage rights are agreed in writing before any work starts.

Next available

From 17 November

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