CV:
Jesse Brown, Senior Graphic Designer and Art Director based in Los Angeles, California.
Currently leading Brand Design at NPR, National Public Radio.
For over 15 years I’ve been involved in a wide range of design fields which has allowed me to gain experience in many areas of creative work. In 2007 I began taking on freelance projects and have continued to grow my studio and projects ever since. I’ve been fortunate to work with a wide range of clients from small to large and I value the learning experiences along the way.
Select Clients:
Dr. Martens, Comme Des Garçons, Nike, Lizzo, Earl Sweatshirt, Lauryn Hill, Rvca, Stance, Hedley & Bennett, New York Sunshine, Rudy’s Barbershops, Verve Coffee, Nordstrom, Le Labo, by Rosie Jane, Tom of Finland, Playboy, Ace Hotels, Sub Pop, Facebook Open Arts, Lululemon, Whole Foods, Rca Records, Target, Pro Keds, NPR, Shake Shack, Microsoft, Macklemore, Fleet Foxes, Khalid, Smino, Larry June, Dipset, Gatorade, United States Soccer Foundation, and Major League Baseball.
Areas of Experience:
Branding/identity, logo development, typography, presenting and designing pitches, hand-drawn type, social media design, print, web, illustration, apparel graphics, merch design and art direction, public art, architectural graphics, brand collaborations, product design, creative consulting, and offering design as a tool to aid social activism. I’m currently available for freelance work, but I’m also open to exploring part-time or full-time employment in-house with a great company.
Work History:
Brand Designer, NPR, Sep. 2022 - Present, Washington D.C. & Los Angeles, Ca (Currently working remotely from my studio in Los Angeles)
Senior Graphic Designer & Art Director, 2007-Present Seattle,WA & Los Angeles, CA
Lead Artist, Urban Artworks, Seattle, Wa 1999-2007
Skills:
Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, Lightroom.
Figma
Procreate and tablet illustration
Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Slack, Monday.com, Trello, Pitch.com,
Strong hand-drawing, layout skills and hand-made typography.
Additional experience in art directing brand photography, retail design, brand strategy, styling, and sourcing talent.
Background:
I left school at 16 years old and started working with a non-profit public art group in Seattle, it was there that I began my creative career while studying under mentor artists and designers. By age 18 I was working in the art and design world, so I continued on that path on my own, learning everything I could from books, tutorials, friends in design school, and over the years of working hands-on in the creative world.
Please feel free to inquire about references, I’m happy to provide them.
Thank you!