Hi, I’m jessae
I’m an award-winning Creative Director from the Big Apple now in the City of Angels and with roots in France. I bring a visionary approach to brand building, storytelling, and marketing across industries like beauty, consumer goods, entertainment, and technology. I lead teams to develop clever, multi-dimensional brand identities and to deliver bold, award-winning campaigns. I excel in crafting narratives that drive brand power and differentiation, directing impactful photo shoots and video shoots, spearheading campaign development, content and ad creation from script to screen, all while ensuring creative alignment with strategic goals. Also adept at optimizing processes, structuring departments.
WORK HISTORY + EXPERIENCE
I started my career freelancing around New York City’s many agencies and brand offices, so I have much more experience than I share on this site. If you’re wondering if I’ve done something else or something specific, just ask!
GROUP CREATIVE DIRECTOR Liquid agency
Directed and inspired a creative department of 8-10 creatives, driving vision, increasing creative quality, and solidifying the team. Provided guidance, mentorship, and constructive feedback, driving team members' development as well as enhancing overall creative output and refining processes and creative offerings.
creative director social house inc
Guided designers, art directors, and content creators in the creation and production of award-winning digital and social media. Advised agency operations, including structure, departmental synergy, process optimization for pitch and proposals, and overall project delivery. Developed campaign strategies and managed multiple production efforts for social, digital, and streaming broadcast content.
creative director Echo-Factory
Directed comprehensive branding initiatives and product launches, ensuring consistent messaging across all media channels. Consulted on strategic marketing campaigns, integrating creative vision with client objectives to bolster brand identity and market presence. Provided expert creative consultation, aligning team efforts with client goals to drive brand consistency and recognition.
Acd - creative director contend
Freelance creative director running all projects for the agency’s largest account, Microsoft. Assisted in direction of smaller, one-off projects. Pitched and won multiple new accounts for the agency while maintaining high-work loads on main account. Notable award winning work for Disney’s For Scores podcast as well as devising creative campaign concept for American Idol Season 10.
sr art director sapientrazorfish
Spearheaded development and execution of innovative visual concepts for campaigns across various media platforms, ensuring alignment with brand and business strategies. Engaged clients to understand their needs and goals, present creative ideas, and ensure their vision was accurately translated into jaw dropping campaigns and content. Often performed at ACD level as stand-in.
CLIENTS + AGENCIES
Brands and agencies where I’ve provided art direction and design for brands, campaigns, experiential activations, and packaging.
WHAT I DO
“I can’t recommend Jessae enough. She’s not just an exceptional creative director; she’s a mentor, leader, and friend who brings out the best in everyone fortunate enough to work with her.”
Leone Ermer
“Creative? You bet. Big ideas? She’s got ‘em. FULL strategies? Can do. Communication? Clear. Hands on? In the best way. Hard working? Absolutely.”
Miles Abbott
“Jessae is a person who genuinely cares about everyone she works with and has an unmatched work ethic. She is one of the best people I know, both in and out of work, and I can’t recommend her enough.”
Andrew Matsumoto
“Jessae possesses a rare blend of creativity and technical proficiency that is evident in every project she undertakes. She understands a vision and translates it into stunning, impactful design Whether working on complex branding projects, marketing, or digital content, her work has consistently been top-notch.”
Danielle Monti-Morren, Monti-Morren Creative
“Jessae carries herself with confidence, discernment, and grace as a leader. As a director, she is able to delegate and facilitate meaningful collaboration with those she manages, creating the environment for her team to make excellent work.”
Alexis Justman
“Working with Jessae has been an absolute pleasure and a wonderful experience. She has demonstrated an exceptional ability to capture the essence of our brand and elevate it to new heights. The luxury brand update, coupled with the thoughtful copywriting and editing services, brought a fresh sophistication to our identity, perfectly reflecting the spirit of our work and vision.”
A Interiors
