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Jay Wood is a Chicago-based creative director and artist who blends sport, music, wellness, and culture into immersive, community-centered experiences. He leads concept development, brand integration, production planning, and on-site execution for large-scale events across live and digital formats.
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Work Experience
Founder, Art Director, Creative Director at L A S T D A Y O U T
May 1, 2025 - PresentCreative direction and roll-out of Paradise Don’t Last Forever. Shaped the campaign’s visual identity across film, photography, design, live performance, and digital rollout. Directed concept development and production across music videos, cover art, branded content, and social-first campaign assets. Collaborated with directors, photographers, and stylists to deliver cohesive visual storytelling across all assets.
Founder and Lead at L A S T D A Y O U T
July 20, 2024 - PresentFounded and led a Chicago-based experiential platform blending sport, music, wellness, and culture. Oversees creative direction, brand integration, production planning, and on-site execution for large-scale community events. Manages campaign development, event programming, and content production across digital and live formats. Built and managed brand partnerships and sponsor integrations with Adidas, Red Bull, and Don Julio, embedding sponsors into community-centered live experiences.
Artist / Creative Fellow at AWAL Futures / Creative Futures Collective
April 20, 2024 - September 20, 2024Selected as one of three artists from 3,000+ applicants for the AWAL Futures program collaboration. Collaborated with marketing, strategy, and production teams to develop and execute a multi-city artist campaign. Led creative direction and roll-out of SUMMER SCHOOL EP, including live showcase events and listening events.
Creative Director at 360 Campaign Nowhere, Fast
November 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024Led integrated execution across music video, live event, physical lookbook, and social rollout. Directed a cohesive release campaign connecting music, fashion, live experience, and editorial storytelling into a unified world.
Creative Director and Art Director at Independent
January 1, 2019 - PresentWorks with artists, brands, and cultural organizations to build memorable campaigns through strategy, production, and visual storytelling. With over five years of experience, leads concept development, directs shoots, and produces immersive brand experiences for partners including Adidas, Red Bull, and Mike’s Hot Honey.
Education
Bachelor of Arts at University of Missouri
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023Digital Marketing Certification at University of Wisconsin
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Coursework / Credential (Music Marketing) at Harvard University
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Qualifications
Distribution deal with AWAL
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2026Modeling contract with Option1 Models
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
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