Hello!

I’m a global creative leader with nearly twenty years experience on some of the world's largest and most iconic brands.

I’ve created and led award-winning campaigns for brands like Google, MINI Cooper, Miller Lite and Sour Patch Kids, helped develop new products like White Pike -  a clear whiskey, new public spaces like the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail and crafted a few music videos along the way.

In 2018 I embarked on a journey to help build and lead Arts & Letters Creative Co. as an Executive Creative Director managing our integrated, cross-agency team as well as helping to develop our overall vision as a modern creative company. 

Prior to Arts & Letters I was instrumental in the transformation of B-Reel, creatively leading the New York office and setting the foundational shift to creative agency. I’ve spent the majority of my career at Mother New York, joining as an art director in 2008 and serving as creative director - growing with the agency over my eight year tenure. I got my start and cut my creative teeth at Crispin Porter + Bogusky, contributing as a member of the team to win agency of the year and agency of the decade, but most importantly it's where I learned that anything is possible with the right amount of passion and patience.

My work has been recognized by every major advertising award show including Cannes Lions, One Show, Clio Awards, D&AD, ADWEEK spot of the year, and has also been featured in various industry and non-industry publications, including the New York Times. 

I currently live in Richmond, Virginia with my wife, son and two nonsensical cats. 

Thank you for visiting my little corner of the internet.

 

jed_rough

Experience

Arts & Letters Creative Co.
Executive Creative Director
Richmond, VA

B-Reel
Executive Creative Director
New York, NY

Mother
Creative Director
New York, NY

Strawberry Frog
Sr. Art Director
New York, NY

Crispin Porter + Bogusky
Art Director
Miami, FL

Education

Fashion Institute of Technology
School of Art & Design
1999-2003

Oneonta State College
Interdisciplinary Arts
1997-1999

Recognition

Andy Awards
Art Director’s Club
Cannes Lions
Clios
Communication Arts
D&AD
Effie
FWA
New York Times

One Show
Print Magazine
Webbys