Hello!
Hi there—I’m Jake! From humble beginnings of lemonade-stand signage and flyers for my brother’s metal band, I moved into print and digital ads, environmental design, branding, packaging and more. I’ve worked with major retail brands and small companies alike, giving me insight into the needs of organizations of all sizes. I love collaborating with others and am known for my warm personality and innovative approach to every project.
Creative & Art Direction
Combining strategy, creative vision, and visual design.
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Defining a brand's unique identity and communicating it effectively is the foundation of all good creative. We'll get to know your target audience to differentiate you from your competitors with visuals, tone and messaging that will build a strong, recognizable presence with a loyal and engaged audience.
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Whether it's choosing the perfect props, setting the right mood with lighting, or guiding the creative team to capture that perfect shot, I love transforming ideas into stunning visual narratives. I'm deeply experienced in art directing photography from beauty and on-model to still life, product, consumables and everything in between.
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High-quality video production enhances brand storytelling, marketing campaigns, and engages viewers in ways that static imagery sometimes cannot. I have years of experience in ideation, scriptwriting, storyboarding, filming and editing.
Digital Experiences
Telling unique brand stories through cohesive, compelling digital channels.
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A well-designed website, social media presence and other digital assets like email and ads help build awareness and establish credibility and trust with audiences from all walks of life. From desktop to mobile and everything in between, I know how to tell unique brand stories that are both functional and beautiful.
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Learning what end users want and need and utilizing those insights to enhance visual design and layout is key to human-centered design. Whether it be for a single digital ad or a global website launch, the customer journey and needs will be considered every step of the way.
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Creating content for social should be fun! And I rarely have more fun than when I'm dreaming up ideas to engage viewers in the few seconds we have their attention. Beautiful photography, stop-motion animation, unexpected pops of color, punchy creative writing, the options are endless – and so are the ways we can reach your audience.
Culture, Collaboration & Inspiration
Building high-performing teams where bringing your whole self to work is celebrated.
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My leadership style encourages my team to manage their work independently while providing support and guidance when needed. I love getting to know each person as an individual: their strengths, preferences and unique working styles. By fostering spaces of open communication, folks can bring their best selves to work and creative ideas flow more freely.
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Working with others and developing strong, collaborative relationships is one of my favorite parts of being a creative. By establishing shared goals, actively listening to and valuing each other's input and showing a willingness to compromise, trust and mutual respect flourishes.
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Creating a culture of calm communication enables a team to be open and creative. Encouraging risk-taking and embracing failure as learning. Making collaborative spaces where team members can speak and share ideas freely. And promoting a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best ideas.
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