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
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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