CREATIVE & ART

DIRECTOR.             

hello@katotoombs.design

I'm Kato, a NYC-based creative director and former childbirth educator whose work centers around human experiences, and has sought to strategically foster empathy and engagement.

Let's make some moves, together

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Let's make some moves, together ✺

Beast Games

Shark Beauty

Ernst & Young

Shark Cryoglow

Norton

M*3 Magazine

EY logo with black text and a black upward-slanting triangle above it.
eBay logo in black text on a white background
Yahoo! logo in black text on a white background.

Client Experience

Background Info

Growing up in the backwoods of Arkansas, resourcefulness wasn't a skill—it was a way of life. That upbringing continues to shape my approach to creative leadership: adaptable and unafraid to build something meaningful from the ground up.

Now that I call NYC’s East Village home with my husband and son, I draw inspiration from the energy, diversity, and constant reinvention of the city.

Equal parts Southern grit and New York hustle, my work blends strategic thinking with cultural intuition, helping brands create experiences that feel both relevant and enduring.

Awards & Recognition

ADDY

2021

Webby

2023

Cannes Lion

2025

Work Background

Creative Director, Sr Principle

GenStudio
Jan 2026 - Present

Creative Director

MoneyLion x Malka
Feb 2025 - Feb 2026

Associate Creative Director

Malka Media
Apr 2023 - Mar 2025

Senior Art Director

Malka Media
Feb 2022 - Apr 2023

Art Director

C&M Studio
Jan 2016 - Feb 2022

Freelance
Feb 2014 - Sep 2019

Manuscript Consultant