I'm JJ Wampler, a product of the advertising world who fell in love with Photoshop early on (even before layers existed). I started tinkering in high school, learned from pros during my first internship, and stayed ahead in college where I discovered my knack for advertising and art direction. The more I worked, the more I realized my happiest place is concepting and building images in Photoshop — especially when I can use non-destructive retouching to push ideas further. Over 15+ years, I’ve partnered with Creative Directors and Art Directors to turn concepts into production-ready visuals, done freelance gigs to expand my retouching scope, and helped clients like AT&T, Keurig Dr Pepper, Frito-Lay, H-E-B, and FedEx Office. My pride isn’t just in the awards but in my wife and three fed-and-clothed kiddos who keep me grounded. I’d love to chat about how my blend of art directing and retouching can fit your needs.

JJ Wampler

I'm JJ Wampler, a product of the advertising world who fell in love with Photoshop early on (even before layers existed). I started tinkering in high school, learned from pros during my first internship, and stayed ahead in college where I discovered my knack for advertising and art direction. The more I worked, the more I realized my happiest place is concepting and building images in Photoshop — especially when I can use non-destructive retouching to push ideas further. Over 15+ years, I’ve partnered with Creative Directors and Art Directors to turn concepts into production-ready visuals, done freelance gigs to expand my retouching scope, and helped clients like AT&T, Keurig Dr Pepper, Frito-Lay, H-E-B, and FedEx Office. My pride isn’t just in the awards but in my wife and three fed-and-clothed kiddos who keep me grounded. I’d love to chat about how my blend of art directing and retouching can fit your needs.

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I’m JJ Wampler, a product of the advertising world who fell in love with Photoshop early on (even before layers existed). I started tinkering in high school, learned from pros during my first internship, and stayed ahead in college where I discovered my knack for advertising and art direction. The more I worked, the more I realized my happiest place is concepting and building images in Photoshop — especially when I can use non-destructive retouching to push ideas further.

Over 15+ years, I’ve partnered with Creative Directors and Art Directors to turn concepts into production-ready visuals, done freelance gigs to expand my retouching scope, and helped clients like AT&T, Keurig Dr Pepper, Frito-Lay, H-E-B, and FedEx Office. My pride isn’t just in the awards but in my wife and three fed-and-clothed kiddos who keep me grounded. I’d love to chat about how my blend of art directing and retouching can fit your needs.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

President & Chief Worker at WampCorp & WampT
September 1, 2008 - Present
Founded and led freelance retouching and design services; collaborated with Creative Directors and Art Directors to concept, retouch, and finalize production files; built NDA-ready workflows and scaled capabilities with RAM and storage optimization.
Sr. Art Director at latitude/The Richards Group – Dallas
September 1, 2008 - October 3, 2025
Led art direction for major campaigns; partnered with Creative Directors and Art Directors to develop concepts, comps, and production-ready files; contributed to client rosters including AT&T, FritoLay, H-E-B, Keurig Dr Pepper, and more.
President & Chief Worker at WampCorp & WampT
September 1, 2008 - Present
Founder and owner providing freelance retouching, concepting support, and production services. Led client relationships, project scoping, and delivery; managed resources and growth across multiple retouching projects for 15+ years.
Sr. Art Director at latitude/The Richards Group
September 1, 2008 - October 3, 2025
Partnered with Creative Directors and Art Directors to concept, comps, and finalize files for production. Used Photoshop to push ideas, refine concepts, and deliver production-ready files for major clients such as AT&T, FedEx Office, H-E-B, and Frito-Lay.
President & Chief Worker at WampCorp & WampT
September 1, 2008 - Present
Founded and led freelance retouching and related services; oversaw project work, client communications, and production; collaborated with Creative Directors and Art Directors; NDA-protected work; built a robust portfolio of retouching projects.
Sr. Art Director at latitude/The Richards Group
September 1, 2008 - October 3, 2025
Led art direction and production for campaigns, partnering with Creative Directors and Art Directors; utilized Photoshop to composite ideas, push concepts, and finalize files for production across major accounts.
President & Chief Worker at WampCorp & WampT
September 1, 2008 - Present
Lead creative operations for the self-employed venture, overseeing business development, design direction, and project delivery.
Sr. Art Director at latitude/The Richards Group
September 1, 2008 - October 4, 2025
Led art direction for major brand campaigns, collaborating with account teams and production to deliver creative across multiple channels.
President & Chief Worker at WampCorp & WampT
September 1, 2008 - Present
Freelance/owner operator providing retouching, design, and project management services for clients; building and maintaining client relationships and delivering production-ready files.
Sr. Art Director at latitude/The Richards Group - Dallas
September 1, 2008 - October 4, 2025
Collaborated with Creative Directors and Art Directors, utilized Photoshop for comping and production-ready files, and mentored junior team members.
Sr. Art Director at latitude/The Richards Group - Dallas
September 1, 2008 - October 21, 2025
Led concepting and art direction for campaigns, collaborating with Creative Directors and Art Directors to develop ideas, push concepts further, and finalize files for production. Oversaw retouching workflows and delivered production-ready assets, often working under NDA.
President & chief worker at WampCorp & WampT
September 1, 2008 - Present
Founder and lead producer of freelance retouching and production services; oversaw client relationships, concepting, and non-destructive retouching workflows; expanded capabilities and grew a freelance network.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design (Summa Cum Laude, Honors) at Texas State University at San Marcos (formerly Southwest Texas State University, SWT)
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1999
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design at Texas State University at San Marcos (Southwest Texas State University / SWT)
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1999
BFA in Communication Design (with Honors) at Texas State University at San Marcos (formerly Southwest Texas State University - SWT)
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1999
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design at Texas State University at San Marcos (SWT / Southwest Texas State University)
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1999
BFA in Communication Design at Texas State University at San Marcos (aka SWT)
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1999
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design at Texas State University at San Marcos
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1999

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Healthcare, Consumer Goods