Hi, I'm Illiana!
I'm a Photo Art Director based in Milwaukee with a background in fine art, photography, and design. I love building imagery from concept through final selects, partnering with photographers, stylists, producers, and creative teams to create work that feels thoughtful, considered, and true to the brand.
Over the past several years, I've art directed fashion, lifestyle, beauty, home, and seasonal campaigns across digital, social, ecommerce, and retail. Whether I'm developing a moodboard, collaborating on set, or refining the final edit, I'm always thinking about how each image contributes to the overall story.
I'm currently a Photo Art Director at Kohl's, where I lead creative across multiple categories and seasonal campaigns. Outside of work, I'm usually painting, illustrating, or finding inspiration in the everyday, even if it's just one of my cats curled up in a patch of afternoon light.
Fun Facts
I go full horror-glam SFX mode every October for Halloween
Cat mom to three: TJ, Thor, and Shadow
My favorite food is Thai curry (extra spicy, always) 🌶️
Want to create something together?
Whether it's a large-scale campaign, a creative collaboration, or something entirely new, I'm always excited by thoughtful ideas, good people, and meaningful work.