HI, IT’S ANN

A strategist with a creative’s heart.



ANN KIM
mik.nna@gmail.com

I’m an entrepreneurial creative strategist who lives for the cultural zeitgeist, whether it’s unpacking the appeal of dupes or tracking the rise of daytime raves. 

I cut my teeth in branding and design before making my way into advertising over 15 years ago. Expressing a brand’s soul in new and evolving contexts is hardwired into the way I think and create. 

Spending over a decade in New York taught me that nothing trumps collaboration + provocation + curiosity. But good taste doesn’t hurt either. 

Some of my most interesting work is kept under wraps. So if you’d like to see more, reach out.

Let’s make something together :)


THE NITTY GRITTY





Experience Global Strategy Director
DDB Worldwide
2023 - 2025

Freelance Strategy Director
Collins, &Walsh, R/GA, Yard
2018 - Present

Strategy Director
Sweden Unlimited
2016 - 2017

Associate Strategy Director
Code and Theory
2014 - 2016

Sr. Design Strategist
Anthem Worldwide
2013 - 2014 

Sr. Brand Strategist 
Clark McDowall 
2010 - 2013


Clients Maybelline
Essie
Garnier
L’Oréal 
Kjaer Weis
Clairol global
Kiehl’s  


Adidas
REI
Target
Gap
Saks Fifth Ave
Madewell
Athleta


Apple
Samsung
Google
Venmo
Mailchimp
Einride
Playstation 


Disney 
Hauser & Wirth
W Hotels


Möet Hennessy 
Chandon
Sweetgreen
Tim Hortons
PepsiCo
Coconut Cult



Skills
Brand strategy
Design strategy
Campaign strategy
Content strategy
Product strategy 

Art direction


Press
‘Maybelline Created a Faux Reality Show to Hype its Two Primers’
Muse by Clios, 2025

‘Will Powdered Mushrooms be Ellie Goulding’s Next Big Hit?’
The Times, 2025

‘Alien: Romulus to get VHS Release in Honor of Original Aliens’
Forbes, 2024

‘The Best Branding of 2022’
Fast Company, 2022

Surfing Is the Solitary Sport to Try This Summer’
Vogue, 2020

‘Your Guide to the Best Women’s Surf Gear Made By Women’
Los Angeles Times, 2019

‘What to Pack for Hawaii’
Conde Nast Traveler, 2019

‘Best Wetsuits’
The Repeller, 2018







Last Updated 25.07.07