Jason Sturgill

Illustrator and Art Director for hire.

Portland | US

Skills

Design
Hugs
Creative Direction
Illustration
Graphic Design

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Interests

Drawing

Reading

Travel

Films

Industries

Lifestyle

Outdoor

Skate

Fashion

Streetwear

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In my own words

— Jason

I'm an illustrator, art director, consultant and artist based in Portland, Oregon.

I've worked in a variety of roles over my 20 year career that has led me to where I am now. Everything from starting a record label in 1997 working with Modest Mouse, to working in interactive and strategy at Wieden & Kennedy, packaging design at Dark Horse comics and marketing and product design at Nike SB. For the last decade I've been working as a freelance illustrator and art director along with speaking engagements and art shows. I enjoy working on a variety of projects at different scales including work for small businesses as well as international corporations.

Trajectory

Jul 2010 — Now

Illustrator / Art Director · jasonsturgill.com

Illustration for product, retail, social media, editorial Clients include: The Quiet Life, Valley Cruise Press, Warby Parker, New Balance, Blinkist, Wolves & People Brewing, High Fire Marijuana Hot Sauce, Stumptown Coffee Roasters, Portland Art Museum, Nike.

Mar 2018 — May 2018

Design Talent Recruiter · Wieden + Kennedy

Jan 2011 — Dec 2017

Adjunct Faculty · Portland State University

Adjunct faculty for illustration, thesis and portfolio classes.

Jan 2006 — Dec 2010

Graphic Designer · Nike

• Successfully manage 7 seasons to date of graphics for apparel from start to finish. • Select and manage an arsenal of freelance artists and designers. • Handle all aspects of production, working with development through launch of product. • Production design for Nike SB Catalogs, Magazine Ads, and a variety of collateral. • Create names for various apparel and footwear styles over several seasons. • Work with other teams to recommend and manage artists for special projects.

Jan 2003 — Dec 2007

Owner · the wurst gallery

Jan 2004 — Dec 2006

Freelance Designer and Illustration Consultant · Various

• Part time designer at Dark Horse Comics working on packaging, catalogs, ads and book covers. • Consultant for Vinton Studios to develop a new roster of talent for rebranding studio into Laika. • Various illustration consulting and creative research for North, FGA, Nemo and Wieden+Kennedy.

Jan 2002 — Dec 2004

Strategic Planner · Wieden+Kennedy

• Collect and cultivate external culture for internal inspiration. • Establish relationships with musicians/artists/companies for future collaboration. • Provide insight into consumer culture and trends through focus groups and research.

Jan 2000 — Dec 2002

Interactive Producer · Wieden + Kennedy

• Coordinate website production and asset delivery, create estimates. • Concept and collaborate with creative teams. • Follow industry trends and locate potential creative partners.