Pier601 Creative
UNCW’s student-led creative agency, helping students get hands-on experience while local Wilmington, NC businesses get actionable branding and marketing help!
Welcome to Pier601 Creative
At Pier601 Creative, students and clients come together to bring ideas to life. As a student-run agency, we blend creativity with real-world strategy, helping organizations grow while giving students real-world experience in branding, design, media, and more.
What is Pier601 Creative?
Pier601 is a student-led creative agency within the UNCW Integrated Marketing Communication department. Our goal is to give students hands-on creative and marketing experience by working with real clients in the area. We operate like a professional agency with timelines and deliverables, offering things such as website design, content creation, social media management, media production, and more. We help bridge the gap between classroom learning and real world application. This allows students to develop critical professional skills and deliver real results to our clients all before graduation.
What We Do
Pier601 is dedicated to supporting local businesses and organizations. We offer a wide range of services, including web design, media production, social media management, content writing, branding, and graphic design. Our team of talented students works closely with clients to deliver professional, innovative solutions tailored to their unique needs, helping to enhance their visibility and engagement in the community. Through hands-on experience, we provide valuable creative services while fostering student growth and development.
Our Services
-
Pier601 Creative offers student-led web design services that blend fresh perspectives with practical skills. Our team of talented student designers collaborates closely with clients to create customized, user-friendly websites tailored to specific needs and brand identities. By leveraging the latest design trends and technologies, Pier601 ensures each project is visually appealing, responsive, and optimized for performance. Clients benefit from innovative solutions delivered with professionalism, making our student-led approach a valuable asset for businesses seeking creative and affordable web design.
-
Pier601’s brand guidance services provide comprehensive support to help businesses develop effective strategies that align with their goals and market positioning. We assist in crafting clear brand identities, refining messaging, and creating cohesive marketing approaches to ensure consistent communication across all channels. Our expertise extends to competitive analysis, audience targeting, and strategic planning, enabling clients to make informed decisions that drive growth and enhance brand value. Whether launching a new brand or revitalizing an existing one, Pier601 is equipped to guide companies through every step of the branding process with precision and insight.
-
Pier601 offers comprehensive media production services specializing in professional photography and videography. Their team uses state-of-the-art equipment and innovative techniques to capture high-quality visual content tailored to meet client needs. Whether for commercial projects, events, or creative campaigns, Pier601 ensures precision, creativity, and attention to detail throughout the production process, delivering compelling imagery that enhances brand storytelling and audience engagement.
-
Pier601 offers comprehensive social media management and post creation services designed to enhance brand visibility and engagement. Their approach includes strategic planning, content development, and scheduling tailored to target audiences across various platforms. By leveraging data-driven insights and creative expertise, Pier601 ensures consistent, high-quality posts that resonate with followers and foster meaningful interactions. This service streamlines social media presence, allowing businesses to maintain relevance and grow their online communities effectively.
-
Pier601 offers professional content writing and creation services tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses across web copy, social media, branding, and more. Our team specializes in crafting clear, compelling, and strategically aligned content that enhances brand messaging and engages target audiences effectively. Whether developing website copy that drives conversions, social media posts that build community, or branding materials that define identity, Pier601 ensures consistency, quality, and a tone that resonates with your customers. Our approach is data-driven and customized, delivering content that supports your marketing goals and strengthens your brand presence.
-
Pier601 offers comprehensive graphic design services tailored to meet diverse branding and marketing needs. Our expertise spans creating impactful logos, engaging brochures, eye-catching flyers, and user-friendly website designs, ensuring consistency and visual appeal across all platforms. We focus on delivering creative solutions that effectively communicate your message and enhance your brand identity. Whether you require printed materials or digital assets, Pier601 provides professional design services to help your business stand out in a competitive market.
View Our Work
Explore Pier601’s portfolio to see real-world projects crafted by talented students — clean web design, thoughtful branding, engaging social content, and strategic campaigns that solve client goals. Each case highlights clear objectives, process snapshots, visual samples, and measurable results so you can quickly assess style, capability, and impact. Whether you’re scouting a full rebrand, a website refresh, or social media content, the work demonstrates practical creativity, professional collaboration, and outcomes-focused thinking that make it easy to imagine how Pier601 could help your organization.
Interested in working with Pier601?
Looking to elevate your brand with fresh, innovative ideas? Pier601, a student-led creative marketing agency based in Wilmington, NC, offers tailored web design, branding, social media, and content services designed to help local and small businesses stand out. Partnering with us means gaining access to dedicated, creative talent eager to bring your vision to life while supporting the growth of the Wilmington community. Reach out today to collaborate with Pier601 and take your business to the next level.
Want to join Pier601?
Are you a junior or senior at UNCW looking to gain real-world experience in marketing, web design, branding, or content creation? Join the Pier601 team and work with actual clients while building your professional portfolio. This is your chance to develop hands-on skills, collaborate with a creative student agency, and prepare yourself for a successful career in the creative industry. Apply today to start making an impact and take your experience to the next level.
Get To Know Us
Meet both current and past team members who have contributed to the success of Pier601 Creative.
Listen to our Podcast!
Pier to Peer is Pier601’s podcast that dives into the intersections of creative agency work, marketing strategy, and student life, featuring candid conversations with industry professionals, student creatives, and the agency’s own team. Each episode explores practical insights—campaign case studies, branding decisions, content creation techniques, and career-building tips—alongside honest takes on balancing coursework, internships, and creative projects. Designed for students and emerging professionals, Pier to Peer blends actionable advice with behind-the-scenes stories to help listeners sharpen their skills, navigate the creative industry, and connect classroom learning to real-world client work.
