JESS HARRINGTON

ART + DESIGN DIRECTOR
New York, US.

About

Strategic-minded Art + Design Director with 12+ years of experience transforming complex brand challenges into innovative creative solutions. A values-driven leader, Jess excels at delivering meaningful, high-quality work that blends cohesive storytelling, craft, and measurable impact. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive successful campaigns for global brands across diverse marketing channels.

Work

FREELANCE
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ART & DESIGN DIRECTOR

Remote, US

Summary

Leads comprehensive end-to-end design solutions for a diverse client portfolio, directing creative strategies for impactful brand, social, digital, print, and experiential marketing campaigns.

Highlights

Led comprehensive end-to-end design solutions across brand, social, digital, print, and experiential marketing for a diverse portfolio of clients, significantly enhancing market presence and engagement.

Directed creative strategies that balanced purpose, craft, and performance, consistently delivering impactful work for both small brands and large agency advertising campaigns.

Managed multiple concurrent projects from concept to delivery, ensuring high-quality output and client satisfaction across various industries and project scopes.

Cultivated strong client relationships and repeat business through consistent delivery of high-impact creative, establishing a trusted reputation over 12 years.

WASSERMAN
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ASSOCIATE DESIGN DIRECTOR

New York, NY, US

Summary

Spearheaded strategic creative concepts and ideation for major brand experiential activations, overseeing comprehensive project execution from pitch to installation.

Highlights

Led strategic creative concepts and ideation for high-profile experiential activations for major brands including Miller Lite, Coors Light, and Foot Locker, driving innovative brand engagement.

Oversaw all aspects of creative projects, from bespoke event branding to digital displays, ensuring seamless brand alignment that created impactful live moments.

Directed creative for multiple new business wins, including the Foot Locker x NBA All-Star Weekend campaign, guiding full project creative from pitch to installation.

Led cross-functional design teams to ensure precision in final execution, delivering high-quality visual assets and cohesive brand experiences for major clients.

LAUNDRY SERVICE
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ASSOCIATE DESIGN DIRECTOR

New York, NY, US

Summary

Owned the design and development of creative for global brands, combining creative strategy and design to build tailored brand engagement and foster team growth.

Highlights

Owned end-to-end design and development of creative across major global brands like Nike, Jordan, and Amazon for social campaigns and comprehensive design systems.

Combined creative strategy and design to deliver tailored brand engagement, significantly increasing audience interaction and brand loyalty across platforms.

Managed and mentored design teams, cultivating a collaborative environment and fostering professional growth for junior and mid-level designers, improving team productivity and output.

Developed and implemented robust design systems that streamlined creative workflows and ensured brand consistency across diverse, high-volume campaigns.

ROUNDHOUSE
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SENIOR DESIGNER & ART DIRECTOR

Portland, OR, US

Summary

Directed visuals for adidas Basketball, ensuring brand aesthetic alignment for innovative in-person experiences and photo art direction, while conceptualizing and executing seasonal campaigns.

Highlights

Directed visual aesthetics for adidas Basketball, ensuring cohesive brand alignment across innovative in-person experiences and high-impact photo art direction.

Conceptualized and executed comprehensive set design, location scouting, photo art direction, and prop sourcing for seasonal campaigns and new product releases.

Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing and product teams to translate campaign objectives into compelling visual narratives, enhancing brand storytelling and market appeal.

Managed project timelines and budgets for creative deliverables, ensuring efficient resource allocation and on-time launch of major seasonal campaigns.

ANALOG FOLK
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DESIGNER

New York, NY, US

Summary

Crafted high-end visuals for multiple Nike brands across various marketing channels and played a key role in developing winning pitch decks, securing a significant agency win.

Highlights

Crafted high-end visual assets for multiple Nike brands, including motion graphics, social campaigns, email marketing, and pre-production shot lists for branded activations, enhancing content quality and engagement.

Played a key role in developing and designing winning agency pitch decks, directly contributing to securing the Agency of Record (AOR) for Nike Football.

Aided in securing a major agency win, demonstrating strong strategic contribution to business development and client acquisition.

Collaborated with creative and account teams to deliver visually compelling content that consistently met client objectives and adhered to strict brand guidelines.

Education

Pacific Northwest College of Art
Portland, OR, United States of America

Continuing Education

Typography

Courses

C.E. Typography

Coursera Online (Georgia Tech)
Atlanta, GA, United States of America

Certificate

UX Design

Courses

Intro to UX Design

Portland State University
Portland, OR, United States of America

Continuing Education

Graphic Design

Courses

C.E. Graphic Design

University at Albany, New York
Albany, NY, United States of America

Bachelor of Arts

Art History & Fine Arts

Grade: Magna Cum Laude

Courses

President's and Dean's List

Nominee for Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence

Awards

The Clios

Awarded By

The Clio Awards

Recognized for outstanding creative work and industry excellence in advertising and design.

Shorty Awards

Awarded By

Shorty Awards

Awarded for excellence in social media and digital marketing campaigns.

One Show

Awarded By

The One Club for Creativity

Honored for exceptional creativity in advertising, design, and digital marketing.

ACD Club

Awarded By

Art Directors Club

Recognized for distinguished achievements in art direction and graphic design.

ADDY Awards

Awarded By

American Advertising Federation

Received multiple awards for creative excellence in advertising campaigns.

Cannes Lions

Awarded By

Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity

Acknowledged for groundbreaking creative work and industry leadership in global advertising.

Skills

Creative Leadership & Strategy

Creative Team Leadership, Visual Storytelling, Brand Building, 360 Campaign Development, Social Marketing Expertise, Photo & Video Art Direction, Design & Identity Systems, Web / UI Design, Strategic Creative Concepts, Experiential Activations, Cross-functional Team Leadership.

Software & Tools

Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe After Effects, Figma, Sketch, Keynote, MS Office Suite, Google Apps, Asana.