Nathan Barilka

Creative Director | Generative AI Design Lead

I’m a Creative Director and Generative AI Lead with over 15 years of experience shaping brands, leading teams, and building systems at the intersection of culture, technology, and design.

Over the years, I’ve led creative teams in both agency and in-house environments—from global tech brands like GoPro and PlayStation to consumer goods such as Bass Pro Shops and Williams-Sonoma and most recently leading creative and company-wide AI initiatives at a global design agency, Aquent Studios. This dual perspective has shaped how I think about brand building: as both a strategic discipline and a deeply collaborative process.

Whether I’m mentoring teams, integrating emerging technologies, or building design systems from the ground up, I’m focused on creative leadership that balances vision with craft—and on building brands and creative operations that last.

Cabela’s Instinct Brand Guidelines
SHE Outdoor Brand Guidelines
Tracker Off Road Brand Guidelines
Deer Content Shoot

Brand Style Guides

Brand guidelines I’ve developed to define identity, establish standards, and enable cohesive creative execution.

ART DIRECTION
PHOTOGRAPHY
BRAND DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCT MARKETING, STORY TELLING.
ALL EXPRESSED THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY
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As I’ve grown in my career, my focus has shifted from creating individual designs to guiding and inspiring creative teams.

While I no longer spend my days crafting designs and pushing pixels, I cherish the journey that led me here. Below, you’ll find some of the design highlights from my earlier days—a testament to the skills and creativity that now fuel my leadership and vision.

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