Koto
Koto is a team of specialists and optimists working at the intersection of brand and digital.
The agency partners with the most impactful companies of today, and the founders shaping a better tomorrow.
The team is driven by the pursuit of excellence which is made possible by three tenets – optimism, co-creation and craft. Pairing strategic thinking with practical execution – Koto is truly shifting the cultural conversation.
Based
London
Additional locations
Los Angeles, Berlin, New York Sydney
Founded
2015
Company Size
99+
Office Hours
9.30am–6.30pm
Specialism
Branding (Strategy, Messaging, Design, Campaigns)
Key Departments
Design, Strategy, Copywriting, Finance, Client Services
Jobs and Opportunities
See contact details here
Branding work for Bolt
Brand strategy, positioning, and a design for Discord
Branding work for Meati
Brand naming, strategy, website, and product experience for Huma
Branding work for Meatable
Branding and Strategy for Shpock
Inside the Company
Koto, founded in London in 2015 with a team of six, is now a truly global presence in branding. It's now a team of over 100 designers, strategists, writers, art directors, illustrators, motion designers, and client services.
Spread across five cities – bursting with progressive ideas and creative talent, Koto works with brands of every variety. From skincare to security software, rideshares to rental sites, diverse clients bring fresh global perspectives. But the agency keeps pushing boundaries, treating every opportunity as if it’s the first.
Inside Koto's workspace
The Koto team at work
Inside Koto's workspace
Mission and Values
Koto set out to create emotional experiences that go beyond pure aesthetics. Work begins with a big idea, expressed clearly. Then the team brings it to life with expertise and craft. The result is output that directly reflects the optimism and passion shared by both the team and partners.
Founders Caroline, James and Jowey
Each year, the global Koto team come together for an offsite
Culture and Benefits
Positivity, hard work and lasting relationships are key. The team is always eager to meet new partners and colleagues who share these values and apply them in day-to-day life.
Each year the five studios all get together for a company offsite around the world.
In terms of company benefits at Koto, each employee can choose from a selection of benefits that best fit them personally.
Entry-Level Opportunities
Sharing knowledge and mentoring junior team members is something the team is passionate about.
Internships are available across every department for those looking to get their foot in the door of a branding studio and understand what’s involved in the day-to-day process.
Interns are treated as extensions of the team, so they’re often resourced against a variety of different projects supporting full-time employees on their project deliveries.
Koto’s team members are also involved in mentoring and portfolio reviews at a variety of universities across the UK.
