Jordan Bruner is an award-winning creative director, designer, and illustrator who has worked with some of the world's most influential brands. She's an Emmy nominee and recipient of the Art Directors Club Young Guns Award. Her films have screened at festivals including Pictoplasma and the LA Film Festival, while her illustrations have been recognized by the Society of Illustrators and American Illustration. Recent projects include digital art exhibitions at CADAF Miami and public installations for NYC's MTA Arts and Design program. In 2023, she held her first solo painting exhibition, and in 2024 her work was featured in the Made in Virginia Biennial at the Virginia Contemporary Arts Center. Jordan partners directly with clients such as Warby Parker and The New York Times, as well as agencies and production studios like Imaginary Forces, BUCK, and m ss ng p eces, along with tech companies including Google and Informatica. Jordan has taught at Virginia Commonwealth University, mentored MFA thesis students at the School of Visual Arts, and co-founded the Richmond Animation Festival in 2023. After over a decade in NYC, she now lives in Richmond, VA with her husband Zack Williams and their two very cute and spoiled whippets, Zukini and Cezar. When she’s not painting or staring at a computer, she loves traveling, cooking, reading, hiking, and watching Love Island UK.

Jordan Bruner

Jordan Bruner is an award-winning creative director, designer, and illustrator who has worked with some of the world's most influential brands. She's an Emmy nominee and recipient of the Art Directors Club Young Guns Award. Her films have screened at festivals including Pictoplasma and the LA Film Festival, while her illustrations have been recognized by the Society of Illustrators and American Illustration. Recent projects include digital art exhibitions at CADAF Miami and public installations for NYC's MTA Arts and Design program. In 2023, she held her first solo painting exhibition, and in 2024 her work was featured in the Made in Virginia Biennial at the Virginia Contemporary Arts Center. Jordan partners directly with clients such as Warby Parker and The New York Times, as well as agencies and production studios like Imaginary Forces, BUCK, and m ss ng p eces, along with tech companies including Google and Informatica. Jordan has taught at Virginia Commonwealth University, mentored MFA thesis students at the School of Visual Arts, and co-founded the Richmond Animation Festival in 2023. After over a decade in NYC, she now lives in Richmond, VA with her husband Zack Williams and their two very cute and spoiled whippets, Zukini and Cezar. When she’s not painting or staring at a computer, she loves traveling, cooking, reading, hiking, and watching Love Island UK.

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Jordan Bruner is an award-winning creative director, designer, and illustrator who has worked with some of the world’s most influential brands.
She’s an Emmy nominee and recipient of the Art Directors Club Young Guns Award. Her films have screened at festivals including Pictoplasma and the LA Film Festival, while her illustrations have been recognized by the Society of Illustrators and American Illustration. Recent projects include digital art exhibitions at CADAF Miami and public installations for NYC’s MTA Arts and Design program. In 2023, she held her first solo painting exhibition, and in 2024 her work was featured in the Made in Virginia Biennial at the Virginia Contemporary Arts Center.

Jordan partners directly with clients such as Warby Parker and The New York Times, as well as agencies and production studios like Imaginary Forces, BUCK, and m ss ng p eces, along with tech companies including Google and Informatica.

Jordan has taught at Virginia Commonwealth University, mentored MFA thesis students at the School of Visual Arts, and co-founded the Richmond Animation Festival in 2023. After over a decade in NYC, she now lives in Richmond, VA with her husband Zack Williams and their two very cute and spoiled whippets, Zukini and Cezar. When she’s not painting or staring at a computer, she loves traveling, cooking, reading, hiking, and watching Love Island UK.

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Work Experience

Art Director, Motion Designer, and Illustrator at Freelance
January 1, 2007 - Present
Proven track record of producing engaging and impactful work for major clients such as Google, The New York Times, and TED; directing animation, motion graphics, and interactive projects for a variety of brands.
Art Director at Passion Pictures & Strange Beast
December 31, 2018 - September 30, 2025
Senior Visual Designer (Illustration + Animation) overseeing design direction and production across illustration and motion projects for high-profile campaigns and productions.

Education

BFA in Kinetic Imaging (Video, Sound and Animation) at Virginia Commonwealth University
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

VMFA Visual Arts Fellowship (Undergraduate)
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services