Jake Welsh Index General Info

Jake Welsh is Vice President of Experience at BASIC®, working across London, New York and San Diego. A former founder and CEO, he partners with C-level stakeholders and global teams to shape brands, products and digital experiences that are distinctive, relevant and commercially effective.

With more than two-decades of experience across brand, experience and transformation, Jake has led global programmes spanning identity, design systems, digital platforms, campaigns and physical experiences.

His approach combines a strong appreciation for taste and craft with a belief that the best creative ideas should not only feel innovative, but drive meaningful business and brand impact.

Positions

BASIC/DEPT®

Vice President & Partner, Experience2025 - Current

Group Creative Director2023-2025

Creative Director2022-2023

DEPT®

Executive Creative Director2021-2022

Creative Director2019-2021

e3

Founder - Chief Creative Officer2010-2019

Agency acquired by DEPT® 2019

Clients

  • AT&T
  • Nike
  • Arc'teryx
  • Beats by Dre
  • Docusign, Gucci
  • Reiss
  • Uber
  • Google Store
  • Harrods
  • Lululemon
  • New Balance
  • Prana
  • Superdry
  • Tony Blair Institute
  • Valentino
  • Volvo
  • The Ordinary

Recognition

  • Webby Awards
  • Little Black Book
  • Fast Company
  • Campaign
  • Cannes Lions
  • AdAge
  • Adweek
  • Awwwards