I’m Kim Jones Linn—an Art Director/Creative Director who happens to be a damn good writer (a two-fer in this industry). In this 15+ year career of mine I’ve learned a few things – like the position your hand should be while holding a Doritos Locos Taco, the perfect angle for a Pepsi drink-shot, what the Burger “King” looks like under the mask, and how Cindy Crawford looks without hair and makeup (spoiler: fcking incredible*).

I once went viral for a side project (@LesbianEmojis) that got picked up by every major news outlet including: Paper Mag, The New Yorker, Bustle, &, Fast Co. I turned it into a free app and it got 30k downloads in the first month (really regret not charging $2.99 for it). I’ve scaled mountains and flown in helicopters for the perfect shot. I’ve pitched to CEOs 1 on 1 and NFL players 2 on 1 (their agent plus me). I put as much heart into a TikTok or radio spot as I do a Super Bowl ad. And every deck I’ve ever made, could be a coffee table book.

The best compliment I’ve received? A colleague saying I have a blue-collar work ethic. And it’s true. I’m the hardest worker you’ll ever meet (said like a true Capricorn) and the type of leader who will get into the trenches with you. Because I love making things. I love solving problems. And I love helping people win. And if we’ve got a shoestring budget and gotta work with stock footage, I’ll make it look so damn good people envy what we pulled off with $0.

But my biggest accomplishment? Anyone who has ever worked with me wants to do it all over again. Currently, I’m finishing up a 9 year freelance contract (I told you people can’t let me go) as the Group Creative Director at PepsiCo’s internal agency. I’m ready for my next challenge and excited to get my hands dirty.