Jesse J

Jesse J – Designer

Type-loving designer who creates intimate book experiences that go beyond just pretty layouts. Excited to immortalize your work in print!

Overview

Having worked in editorial design/production for 10+ years, I've worked on a massive range of project sizes, from DIY zines to small run books all the way up to major publications with mass distribution. This work has earned the recognition by New York Times, Type Directors Club, Vogue Magazine, Refinery29, and more.

Beyond working with publishers such as Phaidon, Monacelli, Simon & Schuster, and Pioneer Works Press, I've also done design work for clients like Apple, Herman Miller, Nikelab, Pantone, Airbnb, Nikon, and School of Visual Arts.

All that is to say, no matter the size of your project, I can help design it and bring it to life, having a network of printers and book-binders around North America and Europe.

Services
Non-Fiction
Architecture Art Design
Languages
English
Awards
  • One Show - Typeface Design
  • One Show - Logo Design
  • Art Directors Club - Merit Win
  • Clio Awards - Bronze
  • D&AD - Wood Pencil
  • D&AD - Graphite Pencil
  • Art Directors Club - Young Guns (x3)
  • Type Directors Club - Book Design
  • AIGA - 50 Books 50 Covers
Certifications
  • BFA - Parsons School of Design
  • MFA - Werkplaats Typografie
  • Type@Cooper Extended Program

Work experience

Self-employed

Nov, 2020 — Present
Book design a variety of clients, including Phaidon, Monacelli, Simon & Schuster, and Pioneer Works Press. Branding/exhibition design for art galleries/institutions as well as in tech/hospitality.

Pioneer Works

Aug, 2020 — Nov, 2022 (over 2 years)
Designing all books and record releases for Pioneer Works Press. Additionally, maintaining and evolving brand identity by providing systems thinking, design direction, and brand development.

Jones Knowles Ritchie

Oct, 2019 — Oct, 2020 (about 1 year)
Clients: Burger King (pitch & win), Airbnb, Jack Daniels, Bud Light, School of Visual Arts, and more

The Artery

Oct, 2018 — Oct, 2019 (about 1 year)
Clients: Mercedes, Airswap, CNN, Midsommar, Beyoncé Documentary (x2)

Sub Rosa

Oct, 2015 — Oct, 2018 (about 3 years)
Clients: WIRED Magazine, Nikelabs, Pantone, HPE, Herman Miller, Comedy Central

Portfolio

Leo Villareal: Coding Light

Sze, Sarah

The Monacelli Press

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
Pòtoprens: The Urban Artists of Port-au-Prince

Gordon, Leah

Pioneer Works Press

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design Production Management
Elizabeth Roberts Architects: Collected Stories

Roberts, Elizabeth

The Monacelli Press

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
LJ Roberts: Carry You With Me: Ten Years of Portraits

Latimer, Tirza True

Pioneer Works Press

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
Adam Green: Subcultural Karate Turtles

Green, Yasmin

Pioneer Works

Cover Design Typography Production Management
Cover Design

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