kimmy mcatee bell

*not a photo of Kimmy

ABOUT

Kimmy is Los ANgeles Based creative Director creating culturally relevant, strategy-driven creative.

Current partner and Creative Director at full-service agency, 
Creative Drinking. My role includes leading a team of creatives on 
multi-platform integrated campaigns for clients. I love solving problems, developing marketing ideas, and understanding and bringing creative visions to life.

With nearly 20 years of experience, I’ve been fortunate to work in industries and for brands that have been at the forefront of culture, including action sports, tech, and lifestyle.

Clients include: Nike, TikTok, Huckberry, Speedo, eOne, Dickies, and Vans.

Case Study:
ART Strategy FOR VANS 2016-2022

Client
Vans via Creative Drinking Agency
Role
Creative Strategist, Producer, Art Buyer, Account Manager

Created global art strategy and led the development and execution for Vans art platforms and marketing as agency of record. During that tenure I curated, produced and consulted across multi-platform global campaigns supporting in artist curation, product marketing, animation, talks and workshops, murals, large scale installations, illustration, and experiential activations.

Detailed case studies:
Jen Stark Collaboration
House Parties
Overall Art Consulting Strategy
High School Custom Culture
Vans Brand Campaign
US Open of Surf
Vans Checkerboard Day.

CASE STUDY:
Creative FOR TikTok
202o-2023

Client
TikTok via Creative Drinking Agency
Role
Creative Producer, Art Buying, Account Manager

Led an agency team to execute multi-platform campaigns for TikTok. The scope of our work extended to creating engaging and visually appealing in-app banners, comprehensive campaigns, and of the moment microsites tailored specifically for the TikTok platform. This involved the development of visual identities, art direction, design and layout, user experience (UX) design, illustration, and the sourcing and coordination of photographs for global markets.

Detailed case study here.

CASE STUDY:
Omni channel MARKETING FOR VANS CH66

Client
Vans via Creative Drinking Agency
Role
Creative Strategist, Creative Producer, Account Manager

We took Vans “Off The Wall & On The Air” to create Channel 66,  a modern hybrid of community radio and public access TV that broadcasted live 5 days a week, 8 hours a day throughout the pandemic from New York City, Chicago, Mexico City, and Los Angeles. Our agency created the visual language and brand identity for CH66 and stayed on the project for its entirety including full campaign rollout with promotional items, web design and development, ongoing digital and social graphics, out of home and more. As a Creative Strategy Director and Agency Partner my role was to manage all internal and external teams, alongside developing ideas, strategies, initiatives, and concept presentations to address clients goals through creative experiences both online and offline.

Detailed Case Study here.

CASE STUDY:
NIKE 2021-2023

Client
Nike via Creative Drinking Agency
Role
Creative Producer, Account Manager

Partnering with Nike, the world’s largest and most innovative brand for athletes, was an opportunity of a lifetime for our team. As Creative Strategy Director and Agency Partner, I collaborated with external and internal creative partners to develop campaign narratives and collaborate cross-functionally, providing and presenting compelling cultural storytelling and design directly with the client. From graphics, copywriting, and illustrations across all categories, specific art direction for history makers, and internal websites I am thrilled to be part of the Just Do It story.

Detailed Case Studies:
Nike NBA Finals 2023
NBA Finals 2022
Nike Graphics

CASE STUDY:
EXPERIENTIAL FOR VANS

Client
Vans via Creative Drinking Agency
Role
Creative Strategist, Creative Producer, Account Manager

As the lead for all client experiential initiatives at Creative Drinking Agency from start to finish, I developed & managed overall project plans, timelines, run of the show, budget development, management, tracking of KPIs and oversaw and executed all event production, including client liaisoning and management.


Detailed Case Studies here:
Vans Snow
Black Rainbows
Vans Grove Pop-Up.

Case Study:
VF marketing campaigns and photoshoots

Client
Vans and Dickies via Creative Drinking Agency
Role
Creative Strategist, Producer, Account Manager

Creative strategy and execution for the VF brands Vans and Dickies for capsule collection releases. As Creative Strategy Director, it was essential to create something culturally relevant, understand how each brand resonates in their subculture, and bring that strategy into the project. I worked directly with clients on ideation and execution, bringing on and managing art direction teams, production for photo and video, project toolkits, social assets, influencer kits, and in-store environmental.

Detailed Case Studies:
Vans Parks Project
Vans Vault for Woman’s Day
Dickies SS23 Work Inspired Collection
Dickies New Wave
Vans Off the __ Footlocker.