JPRIPORTI@GMAIL.COM
CURRENTLY: WASHINGTON, D.C.
Hey, I’m Jess!
I thought my creative career days ended when I left my part time job as a preschool art instructor, and then I learned about advertising.
CURRENTLY
Reading Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green
Managing my dog’s Instagram
Listening to the weekly Crime Junkies episode
Trying my hand at the whole homemade sourdough trend
Drafting a children’s book
EXPERIENCE
WHITE64 / DC - Junior Art Director (Apr 2024-Present)
Freelance / DC - Art Director (Nov 2024-Present)
Gus / NYC - Creative (Jun 2024-Nov 2024)
Argonaut / NYC - Art Direction Intern (2023)
The ZAP Group / NJ - Designer (2018-2022)
JJD Ducttape Wallets / NJ - Chief Creative Officer (2009-2011)
EDUCATION
VCU Brandcenter / M.S. Business / Art Direction, 2022-2024
Univ. of South Carolina / B.A.J.M.C. / Visual Communication 2018-2021
CREATIVE TEACHING / MENTORING
Book 180 - Teaching Assistant, 2025-Present
The Carolina Agency - Creative Senior Counsel, 2022-2024
Be Craftful - Art Instructor, 2016-2018
THINGS MY MOM WOULD BE PROUD OF
2024 MUSE Awards, Silver, Southwest
2024 Creative Conscience, Silver, Southwest
2023 Brandcenter Live Client, Winner, SoulCycle
2023 Communication Arts Advertising Annual, Shortlist, Grolsch
2023 Benchtop Innovations, Best Overall Brand Design, Mesko
2021 Leadership Distinction, Professional Enagement
The amount of frozen vegetables in my freezer