We build bold brands
for organizations
with something to say.

Our vision is to bring a democratic approach to award-winning design.

Founded in 2017, Kilter is on a mission to empower the advocates, entrepreneurs, and instigators who are shaping the future. Our cross-sector team of experts crafts brands, websites, and campaigns that arm our clients with the tools they need to stand out & succeed in a noisy world.

Leadership

Joseph Prichard, Creative Director & Principal | Kilter

Joseph Prichard

Creative Director, Principal

Jessica First, Chief Strategist & Principal | Kilter

Jessica First

Chief Strategist, Principal

Jessica First, Chief Strategist & Principal | Kilter

Jessica First

Chief Strategist, Principal

Joseph Prichard, Creative Director & Principal | Kilter

Joseph Prichard

Creative Director, Principal

Jessica First, Chief Strategist & Principal | Kilter

Our Process

Intake

First we listen. We interview, research, analyze, position, and report back.

Incubate

Next we define. We explore, write, highlight, design, and construct a visual language.

Ignite

Then we create. We refine, polish, align, sequence, and launch campaigns, brands, websites and publications.

The Kilter team having a meeting at the conference table.

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  • (626) 314-3399

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Joseph Prichard, Creative Director & Principal | Kilter

Joseph Prichard

Creative Director, Principal

Creative Director Joseph Prichard, pairs strategic thinking with joyful formmaking to create work that delights & engages audiences. With more than a decade of experience working with clients in the nonprofit, education, and cultural sectors Joe has a proven track record of achieving measurable, meaningful results for organizations of all sizes.
 

Prior to founding Kilter, Joe served as Director of Creative Services at California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) and Associate Creative Director at Distinc_ among other roles. He has a BFA in Film from the University of Southern California and an MFA in Graphic Design from CalArts. He loves big ideas, complex systems, and happy accidents.

  • Joes's work has been recognized by:
  • California Design Biennial
  • The Society of Publication Designers
  • Print Regional Design Awards
  • GDUSA
  • The Society of Environmental Graphic Designers
  • University & College Designers Association (UCDA)
  • MarCom Awards
  • City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA)
  • California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO)
  • Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
  • Public Relations Society of America
Jessica First, Chief Strategist & Principal | Kilter

Jessica First

Chief Strategist​, Principal

Chief Strategist, Jessica First, takes pride in leveraging her 20 years of experience of brand building. Jessica blends classical marketing techniques with an innovative perspective to make huge waves for organizations of all sizes. She also loves traveling, scuba diving, pop-culture, media trends, live theatre, and spending time with her family.

 

Jessica has worked in all aspects of brand development, from new product strategy to emerging media planning. Jessica has MBA from Vanderbilt in Brand Management and Strategy. She loves partnering with organizations  in every industry who have a customer to serve. 

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    YWCA Glendale
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