I grew up in my father’s commercial photography studio, learning photoshop before multiplication and teaching myself HTML shortly thereafter.
My passion is to work with smart, creative people to build digital products that people love. For fun, my wife and I love hunting for the best dumplings and always have a house project going on.
Teams make it happen. Nothing is more satisfying than tackling tough problems with smart, motivated people. Here's what a few former teammates have to say about me:
Scott W., Director of Experience Design, Capital One
Jesse is the consummate professional. He has an exceptional ability to collaborate across different levels of an organization by driving the creation of digital products that not only improve user experiences but also deliver strong business outcomes. Jesse excels at navigating complex challenges and leading diverse teams, whether it’s a small, focused group or a large distributed team. He’s a master at developing systems that enable teams to thrive. Beyond his technical expertise, Jesse is deeply committed to personal development, offering coaching, training, and change management that genuinely supports the growth of those around him. I genuinely appreciate Jesse as a human, a friend, and a colleague.
Sydney L., Director of Design Operations, Capital One
Jesse's unique perspective because of his background and familiarity with product was incredibly valuable to me as a leader. He regularly was the person I sought out as a thought partner when defining problem spaces, setting vision, and then translating that vision into a roadmap to get us there. At a company where everything moves fast, Jesse's bias towards action and enthusiasm around delivering was essential.
Brian S., Senior Integrated Producer, Experiential, Crispin Porter + Bogusky
"Not satisfied with the status quo, Jesse is a process maker and innovator...I was impressed by Jesse's keen eye for connecting with consumers and creating original marketing solutions that both support a client's core business objectives and push the boundaries of media."
Stevie A., Associate Creative Director, McKinney
"Jesse is definitely the kind of producer you want in charge of your assignment. He not only has that magical producer mojo that keeps projects on time and on track despite external hiccups, but he has a real passion for creative ideas and the ability to spot solutions lesser mortals might miss. Plus he is just about the nicest guy around. So nice in fact that he will share his popcorn without you even having to ask."
Brad N., President/CEO, RedPeg Marketing
"From the first interview until his last day, it was obvious that Jesse has a passion for succeeding and helping those around him succeed...[Jesse's] mix of creative thinking and rigorous analytical capabilities will take him far in the marketing industry. If you want a dedicated, original, and outgoing individual to directly contribute to your organization, then Mr. Wright is your candidate and I enthusiastically endorse him."
Advanced skills in Windows, Mac OS, iOS, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Prototyper Pro, Figma, Monday.com, Airtable, and JIRA.
Working knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Google Analytics, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects.
Completed Stanford Computer Science 101 course, UVA Design Thinking for Business Innovation course, and all HTML5, CSS3, and JS courses on Codecademy.com.
Featured Interview on TheFWA.com
Work featured in Fast Co., Huffington Post Stylelist, Ads of the World, Real Simple, Apartment Therapy, This Old House and Dwell Magazine
3x Featured Panelist, JMU School of Media Arts & Design
2x Featured Speaker, JMU Marketing Association
Published article featured on Campaign.com
Featured in and co-edited “How to Get an Internship in Advertising: A JMU Grad Shares His Experience and Advice,” in The Marketing Bridge blog
Featured in “Q&A and Success Story with Jesse Wright,” in JMU recruiting newsletter