Who we are
A herd of creatives poised to solve any creative challenge.
Who we partner with
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From full to partial creative support we tailor our team to your specific needs.
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Kristy, Executive Creative Director + Founder
A proven visionary brand builder and creative director, Kristy founded Herd because she believes many minds are stronger than one. When she’s not working, you can find her trying to keep up with her 2 very energetic sons while drinking heavily caffeinated coffee and daydreaming about future shenanigans.
The one word the team uses to describe Kristy:
Enthusiastic
Alison, Head of Strategy
A seasoned strategist, Alison believes marketing is best defined as compelling communications that solve business objectives, and that the very best brand stories are ones that are true. She understands how to use brand strategy to create a foundation for businesses to scale in channel and loves a good, measurable plan!
The one word we would use to describe Alison: Intentional
Myke, Creative Director (Art)
Myke has a thorough understanding of the retail industry and business operations. He’s equal parts analytical, insightful and creative. With a proven track record of translating business objectives into campaigns. He believes in listening to the data to create the perfect customer journey.
The one word we would use to describe Myke:
Diligent
Hayley, Writer
A star-gazing conceptual writer, Hayley prefers an immersive approach to brand-building—complete with custom playlists created for added inspiration. When she's not crafting copy and campaigns for brands both big and small, you can find her doing Astrology readings and making manifestation candles in her magical LA studio.
The one word we would use to describe Hayley:
Supernal
Carrie, Content Writer
With a background in journalism and more than a decade of marketing experience, Carrie has cultivated the research prowess, storytelling skills, and wordsmithing expertise necessary to help brands connect with audiences human-to-human. She's also a certified holistic nutritionist, animal lover, and avid daydreamer.
The one word we would use to describe Carrie:
Thorough
Jonny, Graphic Designer
Part designer, part artist, Jonny approaches each new project with intellect and passion. From identity systems to graphics and everything in between his uniquely artful approach to creative problem-solving results in original and ownable band elements that capture attention and delight viewers.
The one word we would use to describe Jonny:
Artistic
Kaitlin, Social Media Strategist
A thoughtful and innovative strategic thinker with 10+ years of social media management and influencer marketing experience. Understanding the client's goals, Kaitlin devises engaging strategies that create opportunities and grow business. She is passionate about progressing conversations around equity.
The one word we would use to describe Kaitlin:
Curious
Adam, Copywriter
Blending meaningful words with strategic vision, Adam focuses on elevating a project’s vibe and voice, by finding the story that speaks the truth. He loves the art of collaboration, but his happy place is taking solo walks in the woods with his dog, or pet otter? The jury is still out.
The one word we would use to describe Adam:
Poetic
Helen, Brand Researcher/Strategist
Helen is a people person. She loves immersing herself in people’s daily lives, thoughts and aspirations to understand how to make brands connect and shine. With a passion for both thinking big about brand symbolism and being grounded in the details of the data, she takes a holistic approach to strategic decision making.
The one word we would use to describe Helen:
Engaged
Zak, Photographer
Canadian-born photographer Zak Bush captures the texture and feeling of his surrounding environment, whether in bustling LA, or a far away destination. A consummate waterman, he developed his career after an injury kept him from surfing. It was a good move.
The one word we would use to describe Zak:
Chill
Blaire, Producer
A Malibu native and avocado aficionado, Blaire partners with brands to bring ideas to life. Wearing many beachy hats, she produces all components of a shoot, with a lean and agile project management style. A problem-solver by nature, she does it all with ease.
The one word we would use to describe Blaire:
Organized
Alice, Website Designer
Over the last eight years, Alice has focused on creating innovative and beautiful web experiences that surprise and fascinate. Her unyielding pursuit of inspiration keeps her contribution to a project continuously fresh and vital.
The one word we would use to describe Alice:
Detailed
Shuo, Graphic Designer
Shuo believes in finding the thing behind the thing. To him, designing is as much about the “what” as the “how." And if all that sounds wildly complicated, it just means he approaches projects creatively, critically, and aesthetically to find the solution that delights the senses.
The one word we would use to describe Shuo:
Considered
Giorgia, Illustrator
A multidisciplinary artist specializing in illustration, art direction and design. Giorgia was born and raised in Rome, Italy, where she became passionate about drawing at a very young age. Her work and color palettes are nostalgically inspired and endlessly evolving.
The one word we would use to describe Giorgia:
Magnetic
Alex, The Numbers Guy
The man behind the scenes with a calculator always in his bag (a real one!). Alex keeps our herd of daydreamers focused on the bottom line, while ensuring clients get their money's worth. And not a penny more! Just kidding...
The one word we would use to describe Alex:
Thoughtful