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// About
Brand Capabilities
I create visual systems that bring clarity to complex ideas. From brand identities and websites to motion graphics and digital campaigns, I help organizations communicate clearly and connect with their audiences. My work balances strategic thinking with hands-on execution—turning abstract concepts into cohesive, purposeful design that works across every touchpoint.
My background spans brand identity, web design, and visual systems—from co-founding a web studio in 1998 to agency work at AKQA and Butler Shine Stern, to nearly a decade leading projects at Pacific Sky Creative. I focus on creating clean, modern work that serves both business goals and user needs.
Clients & studios — then and now
// Work experience
Experience
Pacific Sky
Art DirectorLed visual design for clients across education, healthcare, and community organizations. Delivered complete brand systems—including identity, websites, and marketing materials—and produced motion graphics for promotional video content. Oversaw a full company rebrand that directly contributed to new client acquisition.
Freelance & Contract Design
Creative ConsultantProvided branding, print, and web design for small businesses across Northern California. Work included logos, packaging, advertising, website updates, and marketing collateral. Worked directly with clients to clarify goals and deliver practical design solutions.
Optionetics
Multimedia DesignerDesigned training materials, web interfaces, and marketing collateral for financial education programs. Led a full redesign of the company website and created animations for presentations and promotional content.
Emotive
Senior Graphic DesignerDesigned all branding and marketing materials for the Audi Sports Car Experience and Jim Russell Racing School at Sonoma Raceway. Created event signage, environmental graphics, promotional materials, and the official event website.
Butler Shine Stern
Multimedia DesignerDesigned digital advertising and interactive micro-sites for major brands including LucasArts, Mini Cooper, and Sun Microsystems. Created rich media takeovers, animated campaign visuals, and interactive ad experiences.
AKQA
Multimedia DesignerDesigned websites, digital campaigns, and interactive experiences for international clients including Nike and Microsoft. Collaborated across London and San Francisco studios on high-profile digital initiatives.
DNA Sciences
Senior Graphic DesignerDesigned visual branding, website interfaces, and online advertising for dna.com and early digital health diagnostic tools during the company's initial growth phase in consumer genomics.
Audiohighway.com
Senior Graphic DesignerDesigned interactive digital media players, fully animated websites for music artists, and multimedia greeting cards for one of the first major online media distribution platforms.
CoreData Solutions
Co-Founder / Lead DesignerBuilt and scaled a web design studio in Sacramento from startup to an established downtown office—including some of the region's first e-commerce sites and database-driven web applications.
// Testimonials
Here's what people say
about my work
“Jesse is an exceptional designer who brought my brand to life. From the logo and mascot to the overall visual system, his work gave my company a polished, professional face that my clients love.”
Holly BehleOwner, Preciso“Jesse was one of the most inventive designers I ever worked with—combining strong visual instincts with a deep technical grasp of interactive media. His work consistently exceeded expectations and set a new standard for our projects.”
Ted RichardsCreative Director“Jesse delivered an incredible brand package for my company—the logo, card design, and animation were all dialed in perfectly. He understood the vision immediately and elevated it far beyond what I expected.”
Danny JonesOwner, Luxe Wild Productions// Contact
