Our people
Within our team is a diverse range of specialist skills that allows Sense to tackle any brief with confidence. Introducing our smart and highly talented people…
David Whiteside
Director of Planning
Kylie Lovell
General Manager, Finance & HR
Rob Crabtree
Digital Director
Tennille Grant
Traffic Manager
Sophie Bergogne
Senior Account Manager
Susanna Morton
Digital Producer
Ben Wheeler
Paid Media Specialist
Bella Dunning
Campaign & Content Specialist
Igal Hodirker
Creative Director
Sonia Conti
Group Account Director & Production Manager
Yuki Kubota
Technical Lead
Elizabeth Phan-Roper
Account Manager
Felicity Case-Mejia
Graphic Designer
Steve Darsow
Senior Finished Artist
Aisling McComiskey
Graphic Designer
Claudia Gross
Design & Social Coordinator
David Whiteside
Director of Planning
With a head for business and a passion for cooking, Dave’s croquembouche is almost as impressive as his brand strategies (which are also sweet and somewhat healthier). Kind to clients and staff alike, Dave’s food, like his strategy, comes from the heart.
Sonia Conti
Group Account Director & Production Manager
Anyone as dedicated to her clients as Sonia, who works as hard wrangling a multitude of humans to deliver the best possible solutions and ensure every job is finished to perfection, deserves some me-time at the end of a day. Sonia has Yin Yoga. And a big cuddly labrador.
Tennille Grant
Traffic Manager
Tennille has flown a plane, competed in bodybuilding, gone trapezing, earned her Boatmaster certification and once washed windscreens in a tutu for concert tickets. She was asked to name one thing she’s great at professionally: communicator, problem-solver, detail-oriented, approachable. She listed all four, which is exactly what we need in our studio manager.
Felicity Case-Mejia
Graphic Designer
A lot of creative types are bad at maths. But what Flick lacks in number-skills she more than makes up for with design ability. Flick can draw. She also creates stunning layouts and awesome illustrations. So, despite her numerical dyslexia, if you need a visual problem solved you can always count on Flick.
Ben Wheeler
Paid Media Specialist
Ben’s path to paid media started with a needle and thread. Trained in fashion design and once running a tailors shop in London, he now brings that same precision to building and refining campaigns, combining craft and clarity to get the most out of every brief.
Claudia Gross
Design & Social Coordinator
When Claudia finds something she loves, she commits. Case in point: she’s sewn 15 copies of the same dress. That same conviction shows up at work, where her infectious enthusiasm has been known to unsettle even the most hardened pessimist. You’ll find her on the office couch, cuppa in hand, radiating energy that frankly the rest of us depend on.
Igal Hodirker
Creative Director
Igal knows how to work outside the box, drawing inspiration from his eclectic international background. Who helps transform the agency’s good work into great work. Plus he can cook anything on a sandwich grill. Anything. Seriously.
Rob Crabtree
Digital Director
Don’t let that friendly persona fool you, as our Digital Director, Rob’s a natural leader who knows how to get things done. He’s got a great eye for the big picture while keeping our digital projects running smoothly. Whether it’s managing the team or coming up with new ideas, Rob makes sure everything we deliver hits the mark.
Elizabeth Phan-Roper
Account Manager
There are two passions in Elizabeth’s life: supporting the Western Bulldogs in the AFL and supporting her clients here at Sense. In both instances her loyalty is one-eyed and unwavering. We can only assume she’s much calmer in the office than the MCG.
Susanna Morton
Digital Producer
As our Digital Producer, Susanna (aka Suse) is the steady force behind every digital project, ensuring everything runs smoothly and on time. She takes client success as seriously as she takes her condiments, a true connoisseur who can always be relied on to have a mini mayo up her sleeve. With Suse at the helm, your project is in expert hands, perfectly seasoned for success
Aisling McComiskey
Graphic Designer
Aisling makes interactive digital art and animations in her spare time, which tells you everything you need to know about how she approaches a brief. Curious, highly visual and constantly drawing from music, culture, philosophy and beyond, she brings a creative perspective that doesn’t come from a template. At a gig or deep in a podcast, she’s always feeding the work without knowing it.
Kylie Lovell
General Manager, Finance & HR
At home on her country property, Kylie is kept busy looking after her horses, dogs, goats and chickens. There’s no respite at work, where she tends to the financial and administrative needs of our agency and people. Under Kylie’s care, all creatures great and small flourish.
Yuki Kubota
Technical Lead
Yuki is neither loud nor flashy. Which is a good thing, because there’s no call for brashness when you’re building a website. It’s a methodical process that requires concentration, attention to detail, technical knowledge and a steely resolve to see the job through. Shhhhh… Yuki’s working…
Sophie Bergogne
Senior Account Manager
With her smooth accent, chic yet casual style and absolute, buttoned-up professionalism, it’s difficult to imagine Sophie roughing it in the bush. That said, she loves camping, beer and sport. She might hail from France, but she has distinctly Aussie joie de vivre.
Steve Darsow
Senior Finished Artist
Artwork can be a pernickety business. Luckily we have Steve to make sure nothing leaves the building that isn’t perfect. A natural cynic, he assumes that every job will have a problem to be found and corrected. He’s usually wrong of course, which might be why he attacks a game of squash with such vigour.
Bella Dunning
Campaign & Content Specialist
Bella paints, throws pottery and plays the piano, so it’s no surprise she approaches language the same way: with craft and a good eye. As the agency’s brand guardian, she’s equally at home developing naming concepts as she is holding the line on tone of voice across every channel. You’ll find her on the dance floor or with a book in hand. Sometimes both.
David Whiteside
Director of Planning
With a head for business and a passion for cooking, Dave’s croquembouche is almost as impressive as his brand strategies (which are also sweet and somewhat healthier). Kind to clients and staff alike, Dave’s food, like his strategy, comes from the heart.
Rob Crabtree
Digital Director
Don’t let that friendly persona fool you, as our Digital Director, Rob’s a natural leader who knows how to get things done. He’s got a great eye for the big picture while keeping our digital projects running smoothly. Whether it’s managing the team or coming up with new ideas, Rob makes sure everything we deliver hits the mark.
Sophie Bergogne
Senior Account Manager
With her smooth accent, chic yet casual style and absolute, buttoned-up professionalism, it’s difficult to imagine Sophie roughing it in the bush. That said, she loves camping, beer and sport. She might hail from France, but she has distinctly Aussie joie de vivre.
Ben Wheeler
Paid Media Specialist
Ben’s path to paid media started with a needle and thread. Trained in fashion design and once running a tailors shop in London, he now brings that same precision to building and refining campaigns, combining craft and clarity to get the most out of every brief.
Igal Hodirker
Creative Director
Igal knows how to work outside the box, drawing inspiration from his eclectic international background. Who helps transform the agency’s good work into great work. Plus he can cook anything on a sandwich grill. Anything. Seriously.
Yuki Kubota
Technical Lead
Yuki is neither loud nor flashy. Which is a good thing, because there’s no call for brashness when you’re building a website. It’s a methodical process that requires concentration, attention to detail, technical knowledge and a steely resolve to see the job through. Shhhhh… Yuki’s working…
Felicity Case-Mejia
Graphic Designer
A lot of creative types are bad at maths. But what Flick lacks in number-skills she more than makes up for with design ability. Flick can draw. She also creates stunning layouts and awesome illustrations. So, despite her numerical dyslexia, if you need a visual problem solved you can always count on Flick.
Aisling McComiskey
Graphic Designer
Aisling makes interactive digital art and animations in her spare time, which tells you everything you need to know about how she approaches a brief. Curious, highly visual and constantly drawing from music, culture, philosophy and beyond, she brings a creative perspective that doesn’t come from a template. At a gig or deep in a podcast, she’s always feeding the work without knowing it.
Kylie Lovell
General Manager, Finance & HR
At home on her country property, Kylie is kept busy looking after her horses, dogs, goats and chickens. There’s no respite at work, where she tends to the financial and administrative needs of our agency and people. Under Kylie’s care, all creatures great and small flourish.
Tennille Grant
Traffic Manager
Tennille has flown a plane, competed in bodybuilding, gone trapezing, earned her Boatmaster certification and once washed windscreens in a tutu for concert tickets. She was asked to name one thing she’s great at professionally: communicator, problem-solver, detail-oriented, approachable. She listed all four, which is exactly what we need in our studio manager.
Susanna Morton
Digital Producer
As our Digital Producer, Susanna (aka Suse) is the steady force behind every digital project, ensuring everything runs smoothly and on time. She takes client success as seriously as she takes her condiments, a true connoisseur who can always be relied on to have a mini mayo up her sleeve. With Suse at the helm, your project is in expert hands, perfectly seasoned for success
Bella Dunning
Campaign & Content Specialist
Bella paints, throws pottery and plays the piano, so it’s no surprise she approaches language the same way: with craft and a good eye. As the agency’s brand guardian, she’s equally at home developing naming concepts as she is holding the line on tone of voice across every channel. You’ll find her on the dance floor or with a book in hand. Sometimes both.
Sonia Conti
Group Account Director & Production Manager
Anyone as dedicated to her clients as Sonia, who works as hard wrangling a multitude of humans to deliver the best possible solutions and ensure every job is finished to perfection, deserves some me-time at the end of a day. Sonia has Yin Yoga. And a big cuddly labrador.
Elizabeth Phan-Roper
Account Manager
There are two passions in Elizabeth’s life: supporting the Western Bulldogs in the AFL and supporting her clients here at Sense. In both instances her loyalty is one-eyed and unwavering. We can only assume she’s much calmer in the office than the MCG.
Steve Darsow
Senior Finished Artist
Artwork can be a pernickety business. Luckily we have Steve to make sure nothing leaves the building that isn’t perfect. A natural cynic, he assumes that every job will have a problem to be found and corrected. He’s usually wrong of course, which might be why he attacks a game of squash with such vigour.
Claudia Gross
Design & Social Coordinator
When Claudia finds something she loves, she commits. Case in point: she’s sewn 15 copies of the same dress. That same conviction shows up at work, where her infectious enthusiasm has been known to unsettle even the most hardened pessimist. You’ll find her on the office couch, cuppa in hand, radiating energy that frankly the rest of us depend on.