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Jess M.-Creative Storyteller & Video Producer & Graphic Designer & Photographer & Writer & Kind Human & Ocean Lover & Friend of Cats &

Jess M. - Creative Storyteller & Video Producer & Graphic Designer & Photographer & Writer & Kind Human & Ocean Lover & Friend of Cats & - profile avatar
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Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Dec 2019 - Mar 2026

Creative Director

Innovative Partnerships Group (IPG)

Position summary
Creative Director at Innovative Partnerships Group (IPG)
Industries
Healthcare
Media and Entertainment
Sport
Business areas
Marketing
Project Management
  • Manage Multiple Simultaneous Projects for Top Industry Clients Such As OCVIBE, NYC Ferry, Presidio, Dallas Mavericks, Regal Cinemas, Danceone, IU Health and more
  • Develop Ideas, Presentations, Videos, and Storytelling for High-Value Pitches
  • Co-manage Creative Team
  • Directly Manage Art Directors Across Multi-Year Projects
  • Produce Video Projects
  • Co-Manage Marketing Team
  • Develop Project Management Solutions for Four-Person Creative Team
  • Interface Directly with Top Industry Client Executives
  • Present Creative Directly to Top Industry Client Executives
  • Develop & Optimize Creative Strategies for Our Team and Our Clients
  • Report Directly to Executive Leadership Team
Jan 2015 - Apr 2019

Digital Production Manager & Designer

Mediamerica, Inc

Position summary
Digital Production Manager & Designer at Mediamerica, Inc
Industries
Advertising
Media and Entertainment
Business areas
Marketing
Project Management
  • Design Branding Materials for Company Events and Web
  • Develop Marketing and Advertising Strategies for Events and Web
  • Design Ads for Clients for Both Print and Web
  • Design Print Layouts for Clients Including Boeing
  • Build and Manage Campaigns for Events, Contests, and Awards Presentations
  • Build E-newsletter Templates
  • Develop Social Media Strategies for all Publications
  • Project Manage Internal Website Development
Jan 2014 - Present

Studio Director & Creative Storyteller

Studio Bluecrab

Position summary
Studio Director & Creative Storyteller at Studio Bluecrab
Industries
Advertising
Food and Beverage
Business areas
Marketing
  • Develop Strategic Creative Storytelling
  • Write, Direct, and Edit video content for top brands.
  • Work with Top Brands for Concept Design Including Taco Bell and KFC
  • Work with Clients to Translate Creative Vision
  • Design Logos, Posters, Print & Web Layouts, and more for a Variety of Clients
  • Design and Build Highly Customized & Impactful Pitch Decks
Jul 2011 - Jun 2014

Design Director

Brandefined, LLC

Position summary
Design Director at Brandefined, LLC
Industries
Advertising
Business areas
Marketing
Project Management
  • Manage Internal Brand and Image Including Design, Social Media, and Press
  • Manage Creative Graphic Design Team
  • Design Facebook Covers, Logos, Web Pages, and Micro Sites for Small Business Clients
  • Develop and Manage Facebook Campaigns for Small Businesses and Internal Campaigns
  • Aid an Development of New Internal Products and Strategies
  • Manage and Coordinate Multiple Creative Teams on Projects

Industry experience

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Experienced in Advertising, Food and Beverage, Media and Entertainment, Healthcare, and Sport.

Advertising
Food and Beverage
Media and Entertainment
Healthcare
Sport
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Business area experience

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Experienced in Marketing and Project Management.

Marketing
Project Management
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Summary

Hello, I'm Jess. Hello, I am Jess.

I am a Creative Director located in Amsterdam. I have over 15 years of experience. My work includes strategic creative storytelling, video content production, presentation design, Photoshop concepting, brand design, project management, and other miscellaneous creative tasks. At my core, I am a problem solver, however that manifests. I am analytically minded and always pursuing organization and efficiency.

that's me!

Skills

  • Creative Storytelling
  • Video Production
  • Team Leadership
  • Visual Storytelling
  • Graphic Design
  • Project Management
  • Branding
  • Presentation Design
  • Writing & Editing
  • Photography
  • Adobe Suite
  • Figma
  • Keynote
  • Davinci Resolve

Languages

English
Native
Dutch
Advanced

Education

Portland State University

Writing · Portland, United States

Portland State University

Graphic Design · Portland, United States

Portland State University

Bachelor of Arts · English · Portland, United States

Certifications & licenses

permission to do business in the Netherlands

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 4
Experience in Advertising 15.5 y
Avg length 6 y 7 m
Longest experience 12 y 9 m

Expertise

Recent roles Creative Director, Digital Production Manager & Designer, Studio Director & Creative Storyteller
Main industries Advertising, Food and Beverage, Media and Entertainment
Main business areas Marketing, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor
Certifications earned 1

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Jess is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

Jess speaks the following languages: English (Native), Dutch (Advanced).

Jess has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Jess has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 10 months. Note that Jess may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Jess would be well-suited for roles such as: Creative Director, Digital Production Manager & Designer, Studio Director & Creative Storyteller.

Jess's most recent position is Creative Director at Innovative Partnerships Group (IPG).

In recent years, Jess has worked for Innovative Partnerships Group (IPG) and Studio Bluecrab.

Jess is most experienced in industries like Advertising, Food and Beverage, and Media and Entertainment. Jess also has some experience in Healthcare and Sport.

Jess is most experienced in business areas like Marketing and Project Management.

Jess has recently worked in industries like Advertising, Food and Beverage, and Healthcare.

Jess has recently worked in business areas like Marketing and Project Management.

Jess holds a Bachelor in English from Portland State University.

Jess has 1 certificate: permission to do business in the Netherlands.

Jess is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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20% of experts charge €960 or more per day.
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Daily rate avg. 730 €

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Median rate 740 €

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Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 14 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.