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About Us

A creative studio for ambitious brands.

We partner with mission-driven companies to build brands, content, and experiences that drive results.

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Our Story

Work rooted in experience.

South of LA was founded in 2019 with the belief that design is the most powerful tool a business has to define who it is, express what it stands for, and move people to act.

We combine strategy, creativity, and craftsmanship to build meaningful work that connects with audiences and drives business forward.

From our studio in California, we collaborate with startups, established companies, and industry leaders around the world to create experiences that stand the test of time.

2019

Founded

1,000+

Projects delivered

100+

Companies served

10+

Industries

Select Clients

We're proud to partner with incredible clients.

Black silhouette of a woman with long hair, holding her hands to her face, in front of a black background.
Black and white logo with stylized text that reads 'Deluxe' in a bold, modern font.
Lego Star Wars X-wing starfighter model on a black background
A black and white image of a person riding a bicycle on a sandy beach with water and trees in the background.
IMPROV logo
Black rectangular sign with the text "Temperature: 95°F" in white.
A briefcase resting on a light-colored surface.
A colorful abstract painting with various brushstrokes and textures.
Hand holding a smartphone displaying a Bitcoin logo with blue and white background.
A person is sitting at a desk, working on a laptop, with a notebook and coffee cup nearby.
A black and white photograph of a paper bag filled with various items, including a bottle of Jack Daniel's whiskey, a can of Lucerne milk, and a jar of peanut butter, with a ruler placed behind the bag for scale.
A black silhouette of a cat with a long tail on a white background.
Blacked-out rectangular bar on a white background.
A diagram illustrating the parts of a human heart with labels for the aorta, ventricles, and atria.
A burger with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and a beef patty, served in a bun.
Close-up of a dark, detailed boundary wall or structure with ornate carvings and patterns
Black background with the word 'Revolution' in large white letters and the 'R' stylized with a circular arrow around it.
A woman in a black dress and high heels standing on a sidewalk next to a yellow motorcycle
A framed picture of a woman with long hair holding a balloon
A digital clock displays the time 9:28.
Black and white illustration of a security camera mounted on a wall.
Two goldfish swimming in a glass bowl with aquatic plants
Stack of three paperback books with colorful covers and a white ceramic coffee mug with a black handle on a wooden surface.
A person sitting at a desk with a laptop, surrounded by books and documents in a bright office space.

Leadership

Meet the team behind the work.

South of LA is built around a group of experienced creative leaders, each bringing a distinct point of view to every project and partnership.

Elijah McHenry

Founder & Principal

Brigid Marrett

Creative Director

Justin Boston
Edgar Delgado
Brigid Marrett
Elijah McHenry
Emma Foster
Julian Kay

Emma Foster

Director of Client Partnerships

Julian Kay

Design Director

Marco Bizio

Production Director

Justin Boston

Project Director

Group of five people standing in front of a wall with various design and wireframe posters, discussing a project in a meeting room.

Careers at South of LA

Join a studio defined by high standards.

We’re looking for sharp creatives who care about the details and want to help great brands become even better.

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