GUS ESSELSTYN
An independent creative director and writer, Gus is the founder of By George Studio and a partner at Cul De Sac. Specializing in brand narrative and strategy, he builds stories for people, places, & things. 




Select clients include:

Apple
Aurate
Beiersdorf
Bluemercury
Bvlgari
Call Her Daddy
Coach
Equinox+
Gabar
Google
Henry Rose
Hotel Chelsea
Loro Piana
Naomi Osaka
Olay
Sprinter Spirits
Tommy Dorfman
Unwell
Vogue Australia
W Hotels
1906
818 Tequila
and more.
Collaborators:

  1. Colin Smight
  2. Herman Scheer
  3. Porto Rocha
  4. Red Antler
  5. Brit Larson
  6. Center Design
  7. High Tide
  8. Claire Smight
  9. Ceara Teixera 


Primary services:

  1. Brand Narrative
  2. Creative Direction
  3. Naming
  4. Tone of Voice
  5. Positioning