I’m Billy Carnes. A creative director, designer, and digital marketer based in Los Angeles. From 2020 to 2025, I led content and brand at Ekiben, helping turn a small Baltimore restaurant into a cult favorite with sold-out merch, viral campaigns, and national recognition. My work there earned Baltimore Magazine’s Best Social Media of the Year award, as well as a consistent nod within the top 20 of Yelp’s Top 100 Restaurants in the country 5 years in a row.

I’ve been designing t-shirts for bands for nearly two decades and took it full-time in 2019. Over the years, I’ve created hundreds of designs shaped by each band’s sound and aesthetic. I'm also a lifelong musician — my own band’s album was named Album of the Year by both Baltimore Magazine and Decibel in 2015.

I hold a certification in digital marketing from Columbia University. When I’m not working, I’m usually shooting photos, playing baseball and tennis, or hanging with my cat Totie.

Feel free to reach about below for all design or photography inquiries.