Associate Creative Director, copywriter*.

I’ve spent my career working out of some of the best agencies (and under some of the best creatives) in London and Australia, on global brands including Airbnb, Pantene, KFC, Pringles, Compare the Market, and leading projects and teams on YouTube, Google and Volvo.

Since landing in Sydney last year, I've helped grow the AKQA business with successful pitches for BingX, Hesta and Ovum, while contributing to the industry as an Award School tutor to the 2026 cohort and being recognised with a B&T Women in Media Finalist in the creative category through my work on YouTube, Hesta and Westfield. 

Making people laugh, making them think, and making a difference is what makes me tick - whether that be with big conceptual thinking, account leadership, digital innovation, or helping more junior talent break into the industry & mentoring them as they grow. 

Currently thinking, writing and making at AKQA AU/NZ (Sydney).

Want to chat? Ping me a line at katielbird@outlook.com.