Hello! I’m Blake Knight, and I'm a multi-disciplinary creative technologist and writer who's created engaging designs and copy for 100+ entrepreneurs and businesses, big and small. Whether you need help with product or service descriptions, branding, SEO, business plans, or pitch decks, I've got you covered! But don't just take my word for it—actually, I guess that's why you're here: my words—but check out some of my work in action instead. It speaks for itself!
I've been honing my creative skills working as a freelancer for over a decade, and have also held a number of long-term creative positions, such as Art Director (Weddinc Publications), Creative Manager (Amazing Taste Foods), and Writer/Host (Spotify).
I've had the pleasure of writing content for a number of influential brands and companies - like Disney, Nintendo, Peter Thomas Roth, Kaiser Permanente, Taschen, and The Gersh Agency - and my work has been published in print, digital applications, email campaigns, and on billboards. As a writer, I have a passion for creating compelling stories that move people to act—using 5 words or 500! And as a designer, I love pairing those words with engaging graphics
Whether you need help with crafting the perfect headline or creating an entire marketing campaign from the ground up, I'm here to make your ideas come to life on the page or the screen.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
After graduating from Pepperdine University on a writing scholarship—with degrees in Creative Writing, Communications, and Multimedia Design—I began my career as a freelance writer and designer. One of my first positions was editing children's books, but I quickly took on a number of creative roles, including copywriter, graphic artist, layout designer, screenwriter, and academic researcher.
My first salaried position grew out of a freelance opportunity, and I became the Creative Manager of Amazing Taste Foods. In this position, I created a new line of product packaging, a new website, and spearheaded the creation of a branded cookbook for the company (including orchestrating the food photo shoot, which was a lot of fun!). A few years later, I gained the position of Art Director at Weddinc Publications, a wedding-centered publication company that partnered with luxury venues and vendors to help advertise their services. With Weddinc, I created beautiful, high-end publications for some of the world's most desirable hotels, including The Peninsula Beverly Hills, The Viceroy Santa Monica, The Fairmont San Jose, and The London Hollywood (some of which can be viewed on my portfolio page). In my role as Art Director, I was tasked with writing and approving copy, sourcing relevant advertisers, editing images, creating a branded aesthetic for each unique venue, and designing and laying out each publication—from conception on notebook paper to approving the finished products hot off the printing press.
I was also the screenwriter on for Emmy-nominated children's educational program, "This Just In" (2016-2018), and have written scripts for a number of variety and award shows, such as "World's Funniest Animals" (2020) and "The Family Film Awards" (2022). In addition, I've sold three miniseries concepts and pilot scripts and am represented as a screenwriter by esteemed production and management company Zero Gravity Management.
During the pandemic, I created an educational YouTube channel called "A Gay in the Life," in which I interviewed LGBTQ people from communities around the world about their unique experiences growing up as queer. In 2021, in partnership with production company Paradiso Media, I sold the concept to Spotify, who hired me to write, produce, and host a weekly live radio show on the same topic. My co-host (my husband) and I interviewed dozens of activists, entertainers, politicians, and experts for a total of over 60 episodes before our contract ended in November 2022.
I've recently expanded my creative sandbox at Cedar House Media as a Creative Technologist & Brand Consultant, where I lead teams in blending art with cutting-edge technology, crafting branding solutions that resonate in today’s digital domain. From orchestrating UX/UI design to pioneering AR/VR experiences, I’m all about optimizing creative workflows and production pipelines with a touch of tech magic – think HTML, CSS, Java, and more.
I've recently expanded my creative sandbox at Cedar House Media as a Creative Technologist & Brand Consultant, where I lead teams in blending art with cutting-edge technology, crafting branding solutions that resonate in today’s digital domain. From orchestrating UX/UI design to pioneering AR/VR experiences, I’m all about optimizing creative workflows and production pipelines with a touch of tech magic – think HTML, CSS, Java, and more.
I continued my writing/design education, attending California State University's Master's program for Writing for TV & Film, and I also completed the Google UX Design Professional Certificate program in 2023. Currently, I'm enrolled in SMU's new MA in Creative Technology program, when I am immersing myself in AI integration, VR/AR experience planning, creative coding, and 3D modeling and animation.
If you're searching for a creative director or a content writer who can bring creativity, wit, and ingenuity to your products or services, look no further! I'm an extremely well-rounded writer, capable of conveying the very best of your business through either short-form, hard-hitting headlines, or via long copy that keeps consumers engaged and intrigued.
From arranging and managing ad campaigns to writing product descriptions, to UX app copy and the layout design of business plans, I've written and designed for practically every industry on every platform, and I can easily turn complex topics into digestible and intriguing ideas. If you're in need of a creative director, copywriter, or content creator who can think on their feet and pivot quickly in an ever-changing digital world, then I'm the one for you! My ability to synthesize information at light speed, along with my creativity and enthusiasm for the written word, makes me a valuable asset to any company in need of creative management and content services. Take a peek through my portfolio and check out the impact I can make with my writing and design work.
Or better yet, shoot me a message and let's chat more about how I can help your business shine. Let's create something amazing together!
Thank you!
TESTIMONIALS
"My company, Lien Design, has been working with Blake for several years now. He's our go-to copywriter for everything from sales copy, to headlines, to brand naming. We've worked with a wide range clientele, from eager start-ups, all the way to companies like Sony. He's always done a fantastic job for us and consistently takes the ideas in a creative, new direction that we may have not thought of. Maybe more importantly, he's strategic and thoughtful about his sales text, ensuring that our clients get the highest ROI from their messaging."
—Tom Lien, Owner of LIEN DESIGN
"I have had the pleasure of collaborating with Blake on the weekly Spotify Live show 'A Gay in The Life,' and of the 30 shows I managed, Blake’s was by far my favorite to work on. As a host and producer, Blake is a true asset. He is very organized and always comes ready to perform. Blake, alongside his co-host Garrett, created dynamic show outlines, kept their audience engaged, and was always open to creative experimentation. He presented a uniquely welcoming environment ensuring that all guests felt comfortable no matter their background. As a collaborator, I wholeheartedly recommend working with Blake Knight."
—Alexandra Tryggvadottir, Creative Producer at SPOTIFY
"Blake always brings fresh, compelling concepts to the table that are VERY well researched and thought out. He is someone who will go the extra mile to think through or write out an idea for you and takes and incorporates feedback with humility and consideration. A very thoughtful, collaborative writer, he will make sure to put his best foot forward for a project and will make sure to specifically keep you and the context of your meeting or company in mind when pitching ideas and concepts. He'd be a great hire for someone looking to bring on a hardworking and intelligent writer for their next project."
—Brendan Galbreath, Development and Production Coordinator at PARADISO MEDIA
"Blake is a pleasure to work with. He is smart, talented and a refreshing member of our team. He is an exceptional writer, art director and designer. We have worked together on several high-end magazines where he has demonstrated his exceptional talent using InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. He is always willing to go beyond the call of duty. We look forward to many more successful projects together."
—Taryn Henry, Creative Director of WEDDINC DESTINATION PUBLICATIONS
"I had the pleasure of working with Blake and his husband Garrett on two seasons of 'A Gay in the Life,' a podcast we sold to and produced for Spotify Live based on their YouTube channel. As creator and co-host, Blake was the heart, soul and engine behind the show. He showed up every week well-researched, impeccably prepared, and full of passion for the subject matter and audiences we were reaching. In addition to being a talented creative and incredibly hard worker, he has tremendous integrity as a human being and has become a friend. I highly recommend him for any job he might apply for."
—Emi Norris, Managing Director at PARADISO MEDIA
"Blake Knight did an incredible job on my project. I approached him with a challenging book pitch and a tight timeline to deliver. He took my vision for a coffee table book in a very rough format and did an amazing professional layout, performed the copy editing, used Photoshop to clean up countless low resolution pictures that wouldn’t have been publishable otherwise, and did the proofreading of the finished copy. Blake’s quote for the work was very fair given the amount of time he invested and he delivered the work on time, under budget, and was quick to turn around my revisions. He is truly an artist. His technical ability, customer service, and the quality and timeliness of his work were exactly what I needed."
—Seth Vore, Owner of EPIC BOATING ADVENTURES