Ty Baker was born in Lusk, WY (pop. 1,500). He grew up in the least populated county in the least populated state.
After Wyoming, Ty received his BA of graphic design at Montana State University. He started his advertising career at Wieden & Kennedy in Portland, Oregon and in 1999 Baker moved to New York City. He has since traveled the globe for such brands as Bacardi, Martini, NBC, and the Madison Square Garden Company.