Household Bolsters Agency Offering with Eight New Hires

Household, the creative agency specialising in experience-led design, has expanded its expertise by adding eight members to its ranks. 

Working across existing accounts like Christian Louboutin, Amazon Prime and WarnerBros, this growing team will aid the agency’s mission of creating fame, fans and fortune for the world’s most-loved brands. 

The agency’s new hires are:

Dan Smith joins as design lead on one of Household’s top accounts. Dan is highly qualified in accessible and inclusive design. Prior to joining the agency, he worked with clients such as Vogue, Nando’s and The Breakfast Club on immersive brand experiences. 

Elisa Barnard joins as senior PR and marketing manager and will be working to raise the agency’s profile alongside driving new business. Her previous experience includes similar roles at social media agency Coolr and creative agency VCCP.

Heather Stewart joins as an insights researcher supporting the strategy department. The Classics graduate previously worked within digital advertising at Criteo, overseeing campaign activation and optimisation across clients in fashion, beauty, and tech such as Net-a-Porter, Samsung, and Look Fantastic.

James Donnellan joins as 3D design associate, bringing eight years of industry experience in retail design and innovation. In his previous role at Landor & Fitch, he delivered sustainable concepts and strategic service propositions for clients including Samsung, John Lewis and Lynk & Co.

Jimmy Leung joins as senior 2D designer working across brand, motion and technology. With six years of experience, he has created brands and campaigns for clients including British Land, A+E Networks, Estee Lauder Company and the World Health Organisation. 

Kat McKinney joins as client services director from Grey London where she was business director. In that role she ran the agency’s leading accounts including Helly Hansen, Nestlé and Volvo.

Katie Walmsley joins as creative director of technology and experience with vast expertise in supporting global brands to create benchmark experiences with the likes of Nestlé and L’Oréal. Her previous roles include creative director at Landor & Fitch and senior creative lead at Imagination.

Kerry McCallum joins as senior account director on one of Household’s largest retail accounts. Most recently she was client side at Sigma Sports overseeing the transformation of the leading cycling retailer’s flagship and new E-bike concept stores. She previously worked at Eight Inc, Seymour Powell and FITCH on an impressive client list including, EE, Vodafone, Barclays Corporate, Manchester City FC, and Sky.

Sam Smith, managing director at Household, commented: “It’s such an exciting time at Household, watching the company grow and attract such elite talent. Each one comes with impressive expertise and experience working with some of the best brands in the world. Substantial new business wins have meant that we continue to expand the company and the experience-led design and innovation that also drives growth for our client’s brands. 2023 has already gotten off to a fantastic start, watch this space.”