Who We Are
Meet the teamWe’re a little fish in a big pond, but that doesn’t mean we can’t swim in the deep end with the piranhas. In fact, here’s our promise – fast moving, small fees, BIG ideas, huge creativity, great results, no biting. We’re pretty sure it’s the no biting thing that has seen our working relationships prosper and in the process your business. But, that could also have something to do with our award-winning creative.
There are no shoulder pads here – you won’t get tangled up in an impenetrable wall of suits, you’ll get to talk directly with our creatives. But just as a kindergarten isn’t run without teachers, neither is Beans & Rice without a bit of management. We’ve got just the right mix to keep it fresh and accessible but also to keep it moving.
Chris Alder
GO-TO GUY
With ten years commercial experience in graphic design and over a decade of creative and film experience, Chris has worked on some of New Zealand’s most exciting brands.
A key strength is that he knows what works, this comes from being an experienced practitioner, well versed in bringing brands to life.
Steve Goldie
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Steve began his career back in 1988 in graphic design, and in 1994 became an art director in advertising. His path has seen tenure in some of NZ’s biggest agencies, and over the years has earned numerous awards both locally and internationally. With his experience in through-the-line advertising, he has gained extensive knowledge in all facets of communication and media channels, both creatively and strategically, executing many successful campaigns for some of the country’s biggest clients.
Charles Li
DESIGNER
Apparently no relation to Jet Li, but Charles can still bust out some pretty mean moves and kick butt with his mad design skills. We call him Chuck. Chuck has a number of years experience under his belt and can make anything look pretty darn amazing. Give him a brief and a deadline and he’ll give you a piece of art that talks to you.
Nathaniel Meyer
DEVELOPER
There are some clever people in this world. You put a mountain of a problem in front of them and they can find a way through it; in Nathaniel’s case in 1’s and 0’s. And that’s how he has become known fondly as ‘Boy Wonder’. He might be young of age but he has the wisdom and maturity of an old soul beyond his years.