Hey, I’m Ilze.
Associate Creative Director based in Chicago. With over a decade in design and art direction, I lead, concept, and art direct multi-channel campaigns from the ground up. My background blends big-picture thinking with hands-on execution across above-the-line, shopper, and experiential marketing.
I help brands connect with people through thoughtful storytelling, strong visual direction, and creative that moves seamlessly across platforms and environments. From retail moments and experiential activations to video content and large-scale campaigns, I’m drawn to work that feels human, visually strong, and built to engage wherever people experience it.
Outside of work:
Traveler. Live music lover. Costume party aficionado. Streaming junkie. Avid skier. Wannabe foodie.
Fun facts:
Mentor to a student at portfolio school book180.
Latvian-American and participated in our Latvian polka dancing group in Chicago.
Was a paper doll in American Girl Magazine in 2000.
Won my first ski racing trophy at age 5.
Knew I wanted to be a designer by 8th grade.
As a kid, I collected got milk? ads and covered my walls with them.
