Hello!
I am a freelance creative director.
My independent studio helps brands, agencies, and start ups with creative advertising. Most recent clients include Google, Coinbase, Wieden + Kennedy and the Martin Agency.
My work has gotten 👀 and 🗣️ and 🏆 like:
👀 #1 Trending Video on YouTube (twice)
👀 Upvoted to the front page of Reddit
👀 300 million+ views on YouTube
🗣️ Entrepreneur Magazine: #1 of 100 Brilliant Ideas
🗣️ Fast Company: #5 Best Ad of the Year
🏆 3 time winner of Grand Prix at Cannes Lions
🏆 2 time winner of Best in Discipline at the One Show
🏆 Webby for Best Documentary
💔 A shoutout from Pee Wee Herman
As a side quest, my husband and I revived the heritage brand, Welsbro Watch Co. But mostly we are full-time wranglers of a baby boy and a boxer.
Contact
Emails! I love them!
katiemwillis@gmail.com
Experience
Freelance
Creative Director / Art Director
Los Angeles
2022 - present
Wieden + Kennedy
Art Director
Portland
2018 - 2022
Droga5
Art Director
New York
2015 - 2018
Martin Agency
Art Director
Richmond
Summer 2014
School
VCU Brandcenter
Art Direction
University of Virginia
Urban Planning, Architecture, Theater
Graduated with Honors
Pretend School
Upright Citizens Brigade
New York
Four years of improv training
Curious Comedy Theater
Portland
House Improv Team