I’ve worked on the agency side from big shops to creative boutiques and in-house for big tech companies to surging ones as well. And although the advertising landscape continues to change, my approach to creative remains the same: listen very carefully to the business objectives, discover a unique, human angle, choose the right tools, and have a reason for your decisions. Self-indulgent creative may be fun to concept and present, but it undermines trust and squanders precious time. Yes, be unique. Yes, be clever. Yes, be interesting. But make sure it all reflects real listening and an understanding of what the business goals are.

Leadership is a privilege, and while being a creative leader is certainly about producing outstanding creative, how you get there matters to me. Obstinate, entitled creatives pop up everywhere, and I never understood that look. I try to be someone people like working with and working for, not someone they comply with publicly and bad mouth privately. Maybe it’s just my Minnesota-nice roots, but I believe things like approachability, adaptability, accountability and a willingness to roll-up your sleeves and get something done are part of everyone's job description.

If all this seems consistent with your philosophy, please reach out on LinkedIn or shoot an email to mrjessegolden@gmail.com. I’m sure we could do some great work together.

STAFF EXPERIENCE

FREELANCE EXPERIENCE

Shutterfly, San Jose, CA
Ignited USA, El Segundo, CA
Health IQ, Mountain View
ZipRecruiter, Los Angeles
Quigley-Simpson, Los Angeles
Picnic, Detroit
Team Detroit, Detroit
Standard Time, Los Angeles
Praxis Design, Los Angeles
Campbell Fisher Design, Phoenix
Guthy Renker, Los Angeles
DDB, Los Angeles
Traffic, Los Angeles
MRM Worldwide, New York

EDUCATION

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor | B.A. English Lang/Lit
Academy of Art University, San Francisco | Advertsing Design

AWARDS

Gold, Silver & Bronze Addys
Gold & Silver Adrian Awards (hospitality industry)

CLIENTS

Honda
Ford
Southwest Airlines
Los Angeles Clippers
Phoenix Suns
Subway
Haagen-Dazs
Sunkist
Dole
Ventura Foods
Constellation Brands Intl.  
Shutterfly
Kikkoman
Soylent
Meyenberg Goat Milk
Intel
ZipRecruiter 
DTS Audio
Health IQ
Anthem Blue Cross
ARCO
Arizona Power Systems
First Responder Network Authority
Pivot TV
Los Angeles World Airports
Hilton Hotels
Doubletree Hotels
Homewood Suites Hotels
The Bellagio Hotel
Levi’s
Quiksilver
DC Skate

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