/Designer +
Art Director
Julia Simpson is a multidisciplinary Senior Designer & Art Director based in London, bringing 12 years of experience shaped by her tenure at award-winning creative agencies and top companies.
Having honed her skills at DDB Sydney, DDB Remedy London, and OLIVER, and in pursuit of her passion for Branding & Advertising, Julia founded Studio Julia, embracing the role of a contractor and collaborating with agencies including JWT, Havas, Mediacom, AMVBBDO, Saatchi & Saatchi, and McCann. During this time Julia crafted designs and ideas for brands like Coca Cola, Baileys, Ribena, Emirates, Klarna, AMEX, Nike, Volkswagen, McDonald’s, Google, Starbucks, BOTOX and Pfizer.
Transitioning from agency to client-side roles, Julia further expanded her expertise as a Creative at Instagram, Amazon, JP Morgan, and most recently Adobe. She is now available for freelance engagements through Studio Julia, ready to bring her refined aesthetic and strategic vision to projects in the UK and abroad.
Word of mouth
Julia designed and art directed key creative pieces as part of her role as the Designer for Instagram EMEA. During that time Julia demonstrated leadership, creativity, passion for her work and the ability to work autonomously. It was really lovely working and managing Julia during her time at Instagram and I recommend her skills as a Designer and Art Director to anyone that hires her.
— Adam Young, Marketing Manager, Instagram
— Evie Ungemuth, Producer, Havas
I really enjoy working with Julz. She’s a super talented creative designer that can really bring an idea to life and take it to the next level. Looking forward to working with her again!
— Yacco Vijn, Award-winning Creative Director
— Laura Heaton, Design Director, Mediacom
I had the pleasure of working closely with Julia, an outstanding Art Director. Julia has an exceptional eye for design and a deep understanding of how to bring creative concepts to life. She consistently delivers high-quality work, whether it’s for executive marketing events, regional roadshows, or managing various marketing initiatives. Her professionalism and communication skills are top-notch, making her a true asset to any team. Julia has the seniority and expertise to manage complex projects with ease and always ensures that every detail is executed to perfection. She is a highly reliable and creative individual, and I would highly recommend her for any position in creative leadership roles.
— Rose Elmi, Creative Director, Adobe
— Nerma Zulkic, Resource, Weber Shandwick
Julia is brilliant.
— Francis Burns, Managing Director, Puzzle
Julia was great, she completed the brief given to her on time and it was exactly what we needed. It was a pleasure having her in YJ HQ.
— Simon Woods, Account Director, Yuno Juno
The standard of work was excellent. At the last minute, she stepped into a complex job with a tight deadline and she delivered the work to a really high standard. She also integrated into the team quickly and became a well respected voice in creative discussions. Would love to have the opportunity to work with Julia again.
— Philip Griffiths, Executive Creative Director, Amazon
— Helena Socratous, Project Director, McCann
We've booked Julia on several projects now and will undoubtedly be looking to have her back again soon. Not only is she a highly skilled and capable designer, but her art direction and conceptional abilities mean we can let her creatively lead work, always elevating it exponentially. She is a delight to have in the office and has been a huge support to the teams she's worked with, especially the mentoring and guidance given to juniors around her. We eagerly await her next stint.
— Rupert Cottam, Production Director, Tribal Worldwide
— Sofi Anderson, Creative Services, BMB
Julia is very ambitious and always makes sure to push the design & creative beyond expectations. I really enjoyed working with Julia during her time here at Instagram and I definitely recommend her as a designer and art director. She brings a positive attitude and her passion for design is a great addition to any team.
— Daniel Soderstedt, Design Director, Instagram
— Jion Legaspi, Content Manager, Red Havas