Hello.
I have 20+ years of experience in communication design, creative direction and brand direction and strategy — specializing in identities and experiences, marketing and editorial/publishing. With a foundation in the editorial approach, my aspiration is to create simple, honest, and impactful work with soul and purpose rooted in cultural significance - born from the communities that will interact with the work that I contribute to.
My work is an ongoing conversation with art, fashion, music and broader global culture that has applications across all media - both analog and digital.
Selected clients:
Brands
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, Nike, Red Bull, Cipriani, The Milwaukee Bucks, Google, YouTube, IBM, NBA, NFL, Sony Records, Hydrahead Records, New Line Cinema, Bravo TV
Agencies
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R/GA, Industry, Two Things, Los York, Havas, Saatchi & Saatchi, Siegel + Gale, Translation, Doubleday & Cartwright, Form&, Stink Studios, Elephant, Superfly
Editorial/Publishing
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The New York Times Magazine, Victory Journal, The FADER, COMPLEX, Mass Appeal, Random House, Penguin Books, New York Magazine, People, Instyle, Car & Driver, Jane
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Capabilities:
Brand Identity, Architecture & Strategy
Art Direction
Content Development & Production
Design Systems & Guidelines
Campaign Development
Digital
Packaging
Environmental/Retail
Wayfinding
Creative/Media Strategy & Planning
Team Organization
Current:
Principal,
Director &
Designer
JTK Studio, Inc.
Previous:
Group SVP,
Group Creative Director
Day One Agency
FEB 2023—FEB 2024
Creative Director,
Visual Design
R/GA
SEP 2021—JUN 2022
Creative Director (Contract)
T Brand Studio @ NYT
DEC 2020—JUN 2021
Creative Lead (Contract)
Apple
MAR 2020—DEC 2020
Creative Director
Ueno
APR 2019—APR 2020
Global Head of Brand
& Creative
Red Bull Music
JAN 2017—APR 2019
Head of Design
Mekanism
SEP 2015—SEP 2016
Managing Creative Director
Doubleday & Cartwright
OCT 2011—SEP 2015
Creative Director
The FADER
DEC 2009—OCT 2011
Senior Designer
Helicopter, LLC
MAY 2006—MAY 2008
Associate Art Director
Complex Magazine
JUN 2004—MAY 2006
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