Hi, I'm Jamie Hession, a passionate Art Director and Designer with a deep love for great branding, print, and consumer packaging. Over the years, I have had the pleasure of designing products that are sold both nationally and internationally, ensuring they always reflect quirky and appealing aesthetics. Lately, I've been diving into the world of iOS development, blending creativity with technology to create engaging digital experiences. I enjoy maintaining a hands-on approach to all aspects of design, from conceptualizing branding concepts to executing designs across online and print marketing. If you're looking for someone who brings dedication, creativity, and a versatile skill set to the table, I'm your person!

Jamie Hession

Hi, I'm Jamie Hession, a passionate Art Director and Designer with a deep love for great branding, print, and consumer packaging. Over the years, I have had the pleasure of designing products that are sold both nationally and internationally, ensuring they always reflect quirky and appealing aesthetics. Lately, I've been diving into the world of iOS development, blending creativity with technology to create engaging digital experiences. I enjoy maintaining a hands-on approach to all aspects of design, from conceptualizing branding concepts to executing designs across online and print marketing. If you're looking for someone who brings dedication, creativity, and a versatile skill set to the table, I'm your person!

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Hi, I’m Jamie Hession, a passionate Art Director and Designer with a deep love for great branding, print, and consumer packaging. Over the years, I have had the pleasure of designing products that are sold both nationally and internationally, ensuring they always reflect quirky and appealing aesthetics. Lately, I’ve been diving into the world of iOS development, blending creativity with technology to create engaging digital experiences.

I enjoy maintaining a hands-on approach to all aspects of design, from conceptualizing branding concepts to executing designs across online and print marketing. If you’re looking for someone who brings dedication, creativity, and a versatile skill set to the table, I’m your person!

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Experience Level

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Intermediate

Work Experience

Art Director at ClassicKid Productions
January 1, 2009 - June 21, 2024
Maintaining my love for great branding and design on print and consumer packaging, while exploring the capabilities of iOS development.
Art Director at theBalm Cosmetics
July 1, 2002 - January 1, 2009
Designed the brand and multiple products selling nationwide through Sephora, Nordstrom, Dillard's and thousands of beauty boutiques. Responsible for maintaining full scope of brand standards through quirky packaging, online/print marketing, and POS materials for major department store displays. The product line expanded to 20+ cosmetic products, translated into eight languages, and sold internationally.
Designer / Production Artist at Theme Co-op Promotions
January 1, 2000 - October 1, 2001
Designed and produced in-store graphic campaigns for co-marketing programs to sell Consumer Packaged Goods. The point of sale programs were rolled out nationwide in major retail chains including Safeway and Raley's.
Freelance at Various Clients (Old Navy Marketing, DFS Galleria, Arias Associates, Macromedia, Clark Design)
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
Provided freelance work for marketing and design projects for various clients.

Education

MFA in Design / Computer Art at Academy of Art, SF, CA
September 1, 1994 - June 1, 1996
BFA in Visual Communication at University of Oklahoma
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1997
High School Diploma at Interlochen Arts Academy
September 1, 1987 - June 1, 1988

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet