Jesse raker
creative director
brooklyn | United States
Interests
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Industries
Streetwear
Activity
Work experience
Walk Off
Creative Director Founder | 01/2021 - Current
Multi-disciplinary visual design studio.
Specializing in entertainment, sports & pop-culture.
Clients: Nike, Showtime, Viacom, Mtv, Vh1, Paramount,
Vox Media, Vice Media, Ford, TvOne, PlutoTV
ViacomCBS Vh1 Mtv Logo Cmt
VP of Design | 01/2017 - 12/2021
Managed a team of 10+ designers, art directors,
design directors & animators. Established the overall brand look across all platforms.
Directed live action/photo shoots for show
opens, ad campaigns and social content.
SS+K nyc
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Head of Design | 01/2016 - 12/2017
Created an integrated design department
directly reporting to the CCO. Managed a full
team of designers. Oversaw all branding for current clients and new business
opportunities. Direction and development of brand identity systems, print, digital,
and social. On the agency leadership team.
Clients: Obama Foundation, Canyon Ranch,
Planned Parenthood, Delta, Kaplan, Baker Mckenzie
Viacom Vh1
Creative Director | 01/2014 - 12/2015
Managed the in-house design studio.
Hired and directed external creative partners.
Developed branding, key art, ad campaigns,
for print, digital, environments, and packaging. Art directed campaign photoshoots.
Nike Jordan Brand
Senior Brand Designer | 01/2011 - 12/2014
Responsibilities included creative concepting and direction for seasonal campaigns.
Art direction of athlete/product photography.
Hired and directed external creative partners.
Developed design direction for retail,
digital, and product packaging.
Viacom Vh1
Freelance Art Director | 01/2009 - 12/2011
Conceptualized and executed advertising
campaigns for print, outdoor and digital.
Created branding, logo development, and merchandise for Vh1, and featured shows.
Tracelocke nyc
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Design Director | 01/2007 - 12/2009
Established and led an internal design
department. Conceptualized and executed
new campaigns across multiple platforms and media. Created branding, logo development,
package design.
Clients: Pepsi International, Doritos
Mountain Dew, Southern Comfort
SoCity
Freelance Designer | 01/2003 - 12/2007
Clients: Reebok, Brooklyn Industries,
Brahma Beer, Coca-Cola, Smirnoff, Converse,
Hanes Japan, Dosxx, Enyce, Akademiks,
Rawkus Records, 180la, JWT,
McGarry Bowen, BSSP, Arsonal la,
Oxygen Network
Bates Worldwide nyc
Miami Ad School
Instructor | 01/2003 - 12/2004
Typography & Signage
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Art Director | 01/2000 - 12/2002
Developed national advertising campaigns and promotional event collateral.
Worked on several new business pitches.
TEACHING
Education history
Academy of Art College
MFA | 2002 - 2003
Academy of Art College
masters
University of Vermont
bachelors
