Katie Collins is
a senior creative
& Art director
Who combines strategy, creativity and craft into ideas and experiences to hit the right audience in the feels. I strive to build each project from the ground up, working collaboratively to create work that is effective as is attractive, putting insight and imagination at the centre of each project and treating each one like it's going to be the best yet! With a design background, my passion is building brands to visually represent their values and purpose. Originally from the Black Country, I'm a hard grafter, and pretty confident I could beat a few folk in an arm wrestle.
Campfire Agency. UK - 2024 - Present
Story, part of Mission Group. Art Director/Head of Design. BHX/UK - 2022 - 2024
HDY agency. Art Director/Head of Creative. BHX/UK - 2018-2023
Happy Giraffe. Junior/Midweight/Senior Designer. BHX//UK - 2014-2018
Passionate
About
Concept Ideation and bringing strategic insights to life for advertising, branding and applications.
Thorough understanding of B2C and B2B communications.
Bringing concepts to life and collaborating with a creative and production team as needed.
Planning and directing photoshoots, film and motion projects.
Leading in the introduction of new technologies and new ways of delivering design solutions.
Presenting conceptual work to the wider team and clients.
Highly competent creative thinker and problem solver.
Brand strategy and design workshops with clients and beyond.
In-depth knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
Passionate about attention to detail and achieving excellent award-winning results.
Graphic design and illustration for print, large scale and digital applications.
Ensuring all design work is delivered to the expected standard and deadlines.
Awards
The Drum Roses Awards 2021. Bronze. Illustration/Animation
The Drum B2B Awards 2021. Silver. Content Marketing design
Education
NCFE level 3 certificate in team leading - 2023
UAL Art Direction Short Course - 2022
D&AD Creative Direction in Advertising and Branding - 2021
BA Hons Graphic Communication - 1st class degree - 2015
Experience