BIO
Katie Willis is a freelance creative for hire.
She has been behind some of the most innovative advertising campaigns of the last decade. She loves making stupid/smart/unexpected work for big brands and lil brands.
As a side quest, she runs Welsbro Watch Company with her husband. Hodinkee Magazine named them "One to Watch." Unknown Mortal Orchestra and the cast and crew of Netflix's Ozark have worn their watches. Long story.
Katie lives on the east side of Los Angeles with that same husband, her son and a boxer named Frankie.
EXPERIENCE
Freelance
Art Director / Creative Director
2022 - present
Wieden + Kennedy
Art Director, Portland
2018 - 2022
Droga5
Art Director, New York
2015 - 2018
Martin Agency
Art Director Intern, Richmond
Summer 2014
SCHOOL
VCU Brandcenter
Art Direction
M.S. in Business/Branding
University of Virginia
Urban Planning, Architecture, Theater
Graduated with Honors
PRETEND SCHOOL
Upright Citizens Brigade
New York, New York
Improv comedy training
Curious Comedy Theater
Portland, Oregon
House Improv Team