Kristina Mueller

Creative Director

Like Ferris*, I grew up with a penchant for skipping school and manipulating official records. (Sorry Mom if you’re reading this.) Thinking about it now, the hand-carving of a D to a B on my report card was probably my first work of graphic design, and some may argue, still my best work-to-date. And yes, I’m old enough report cards were printed, since you had to ask.

Believe it or not, I became a better student in design school, then jumped straight into small studios where I honed visual craft from some of the best, moved into working with larger ad agencies, where I learned a solid foundation of concept and strategy could motivate a million ideas. I later found myself in the halls of Amazon, Apple, Nike, HBO, and now Sundance where I’ve learned what it takes to shepherd products, experiences, and launches very closely. 

Otherwise I’m still trying to learn how to roll the odometer back, so please drop me a line if you know how. Or if you even just get that reference.

︎ hellokmueller@gmail.com

*I apologize in advance for the heavy-handed Ferris Bueller’s Day Off references in this bio.



Recent Experience:

Sundance Institute
Creative Director, Brand Marketing
2023 – Present

HBO Max
Assoc. Creative Director, Brand Marketing
2021 – 2023

Amazon Prime Video
Creative Director, Brand Marketing
2017 – 2021



Freelance:

Creative Director 
Art Direction + Design 
2009 – Present

I’ve created original campaigns and visuals for projects ranging from Super Bowl ideation to brand IDs for small startup brands.  

See client and agency list below. 


Select Clients:

Adidas
Apple
Google
IFC
Jaguar
Meta
Netflix
Nike
Target


Awards:
Gold, Clios Entertainment, Print
Silver, Clios Entertainment, Integrated Campaign
Silver, Promax, Ad Campaign
Bronze, Cannes Lion Awards
Bronze, Clios Advertising



Select Agencies:

72 + Sunny LA
B-Reel LA
CP+B Boulder
Deutsch LA
GS+P Detroit
Publicis Seattle
Team One
W+K Portland