About
Hey, I’m Gotham (named after the Buddha, not Batman).
I’m a creative copywriter that’s been lucky enough to work with some amazing clients like Spotify, Diageo and Samsung, with super talented people at joints like Leo Burnett, Mediabrands, M&C Saatchi and ACNE London.
I love to make work that I hope real people will love. Outside of writing and ads, I doodle, make films, failed at starting two podcasts, and kinda went viral once.
After spending four years in London trying to find myself, I’ve recently returned to Melbourne to find myself.
I’m keen to start working on any briefs (big or small). So let’s chat.
Say hey: gotham.pillai@gmail.com or LinkedIn
KIND WORDS
(I haven’t paid people to say)
Gotham is exactly the kind of writer you want on your team. He’s very close to culture with a deep understanding of what makes consumers tick. He’s gifted with words, with the capability to turn dull product proof points into copy that cuts through. He’s very capable with big, ambitious ideas and he’s always looking for ways to answer the brief with fresh and unexpected creativity.
Above all else he’s a great bloke to have a weird and wonderful conversation with. He was a big part of the agency culture at Leo Burnett Sydney and we’d have him back in a heartbeat.”
— James Walker-Smith
General Manager at Leo Burnett, Sydney
I had the pleasure of working with Gotham for two years and over that time he never stopped impressing me, clients, basically everyone he came into contact with. He's a swiss army knife of a creative - a fantastic writer who is able to approach things from a multi-disciplinary approach. The joy he brings to the culture of an agency is priceless and what is a big loss for ACNE but will be a great gain for his next agency.”
— James Ranson
Creative Director at ACNE London
“Gotham is a brilliantly talented multi-disciplinary creative and a gifted writer. A truly modern creative, he's a deep thinker and writes big ideas that consider the entire customer journey from traditional formats to digital and social, whilst always making an impact. Not to mention, he’s also great fun to work with.”
— Ardy Danielewicz
Partner at M&C Saatchi, London