I grew up in Idaho Falls, ID
and developed a love for the mountains and all things outdoors from a young age.
(I learned to ski at age 2.)
I attended University of Idaho in Moscow, ID where I double majored in math and advertising. (They're basically the same thing.)
I'm an art director and
creative explorer who loves
finding smart solutions to
interesting problems.
IT'S ME, KRISTA.
I spent a year living and volunteering in Békéscsaba, Hungary, where I taught English and art at a local school and worked at a day center for adults with disabilities.
I went to grad school at the VCU Brandcenter in Richmond, VA to get better at making ads.
I'm currently making cool ads in Chicago, IL.
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Senior Art Director | 2025-Current
Chicago, IL
Clients: The Escape Pod, Bader Rutter
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Art Director | 2022-2025
Dentsu Creative, Chicago, IL
Clients: Reese's, Marriott, Cracker Barrel,
Santander Bank, Famous Footwear​
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Art Director | 2021-2022
The Escape Pod, Chicago, IL
Clients: a2 Milk, Smithfield Meats, Comet
Cleaners, think! Protein Bars, Merrick Pet Care,
Zuke's Pet Treats, Tree House Humane Society
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Junior Art Director | 2021
The Escape Pod, Chicago, IL
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Art Direction Intern | 2020
The Escape Pod, Chicago, IL
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Freelance Art Director & Designer |
2018-2020
Richmond, VA
Clients: Heartthrob Access, Petersburg Wellness Council, MyKaufe
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Creative Intern | 2017
MCS Advertising, Idaho Falls, ID
Clients: Bonneville Youth Development
Council. Escape the Vape
Awards: 2nd place for Web Video Campaigns
at the Idaho Falls Ad Awards
EDUCATION
VCU Brandcenter | 2020
M.S. Business: Branding and Art Direction
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University of Idaho | 2017
B.S. Advertising and Mathematics
CLIENTS
