Versatile, passionate, highly motivated, and accomplished Creative Director/Designer with a history of leading innovative design and marketing campaigns. I blend artistic vision with strategic thinking to create impactful and memorable brand experiences that engage consumers on an emotional level across digital, mobile, social, and video channels. As a creative veteran, I have followed the evolving ways technology, brands and marketers connect with their audiences to drive engagement. I am seeking to leverage my expertise and creative prowess to elevate brands and drive business growth.

Jay P. Harris

Versatile, passionate, highly motivated, and accomplished Creative Director/Designer with a history of leading innovative design and marketing campaigns. I blend artistic vision with strategic thinking to create impactful and memorable brand experiences that engage consumers on an emotional level across digital, mobile, social, and video channels. As a creative veteran, I have followed the evolving ways technology, brands and marketers connect with their audiences to drive engagement. I am seeking to leverage my expertise and creative prowess to elevate brands and drive business growth.

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Versatile, passionate, highly motivated, and accomplished Creative Director/Designer with a history of leading innovative design and marketing campaigns. I blend artistic vision with strategic thinking to create impactful and memorable brand experiences that engage consumers on an emotional level across digital, mobile, social, and video channels.

As a creative veteran, I have followed the evolving ways technology, brands and marketers connect with their audiences to drive engagement. I am seeking to leverage my expertise and creative prowess to elevate brands and drive business growth.

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Work Experience

Creative Director at Design Partners, Inc.
February 1, 2001 - Present
Led the creation of motion graphics/3D animation and video, contributing to annual sales of 8-10M. Directed brand development, advertising campaigns, digital marketing, product launches, and events for global and national clients such as Kraft/Heinz, Nestle, Mizkan, ACH, Armour, Driscoll's, SC Johnson, MillerCoors, Bosch Power Tools, InSinkErator, and Tiki. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align creative with business objectives, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery. Directed and inspired a team of designers and copywriters, fostering a collaborative, innovative environment. Conceptualized cohesive brand identities, led brainstorming and design reviews, and monitored industry trends to maintain competitive edge. Oversaw static and animated content for web, social, print, and video.
Senior Graphic Designer at Imagelink, Inc.
February 1, 2001 - September 9, 2025
Developed and executed creative for advertising campaigns, collaborating with account managers and clients to deliver persuasive design solutions. Led art direction and photo/video shoots, ensuring campaigns adhered to brand guidelines. Mentored junior designers to elevate the quality of creative outputs.

Education

Master of Arts, Philosophy at Northern Illinois University
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
Bachelor of Arts, Design at Northern Illinois University
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025

Qualifications

2nd Degree Black Belt Hap Ki Do
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet