/Designer +
Art Director
Julia Simpson is a Designer & Art Director based in London, operating globally, with 12 years of experience working at award-winning creative agencies and top companies. After holding full-time positions as a Designer at the agencies DDB Sydney, DDB Remedy London and OLIVER designing for brands like Volkswagen, McDonald’s, Google, Starbucks, BOTOX, Pfizer and Android, Julia founded Studio Julia to operate as a contractor for agencies including JWT, Havas, Mediacom, AMVBBDO, Saatchi & Saatchi and McCann for brands including Coca Cola, Baileys, Ribena, Emirates, Klarna, AMEX and Nike. After many years designing and art directing within the Advertising space, Julia worked client-side as a Creative at Instagram, Amazon, JP Morgan and most recently Adobe, where she currently holds the position as Art Director. Julia is becoming available in early 2025 and is currently looking for her next major opportunity. Feel free to get in touch!
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
“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
“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
“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
“Julia is very ambitious and always makes sure to push the design and 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