As the creative director and principal project leader, Jake oversees new business and creative development for all of the studio's accounts. Jake has guided award-winning designs for a variety of clients—from local retail boutiques to international live productions. His clean and artistic style enhances his ability to execute the needs of clients big and small.
Jake is currently directing the design and implementation of a full-scale print marketing campaign for University of Virginia's undergraduate recruitment efforts, as well as multiple publications for UVA Libraries. Recently he directed and designed souvenir programs for Disney on Ice and the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus, annual reports for the Woodrow Wilson Center for Scholars and the National Mediation Board, various environmental graphics and collateral for both Signature Theatre and the Washington Ballet.
Jake’s design has been featured in every notable design publication, including Communication Arts, Graphis, HOW, Print, Step, Novum (Germany), Coupe (Canada), Art4D (Thailand), as well as judging design competitions and lecturing at design events and universities. Jake graduated with a B.A. in Graphic Design from Penn State University.