Jessica Hill is an Art Director based in Seattle, Washington.

Hi, I’m Jessica. Born and raised in Osaka, Japan, I lived in Korea, Bahrain, India, and Kuwait before moving to Seattle, Washington in 2010. I attended the Foster School of Business at the University of Washington and completed my B.A. in Marketing in 2015. I started my career at a boutique marketing agency located in downtown Seattle where I learned account management skills and gained invaluable insights into the intricate workings of a company.

In April of 2017, I began working for Herbivore Botanicals as a Customer Experience Specialist. This role positioned me at the forefront of the company’s customer relations, which helped develop my interpersonal skills. The company was small then, which allowed me to collaborate closely with the Director of Marketing. I learned the creative process and marketing strategies for building a brand from the ground up. Within eight months, I was promoted to Social Media Specialist, then advanced to the Social Media + PR Manager position in 2019.

As I managed Herbivore’s social media platforms, I saw a constant demand for fresh brand content. I took the initiative to learn product photography and editing skills, mastering Adobe Suite. I began creating in-house content for upcoming campaigns during my spare time. Over time, the Founders of the brand began to take notice of my skills and my eye for detail and design, promoting me to Digital + Social Content Manager in 2021.

During this time, I worked closely with the Founders, Sr. Art Director, and the creative team to generate engaging photo, video, and graphic assets to be used in multiple marketing channels. I spearheaded the creation of content with the in-house photographer and sourced and briefed outside photographers, creative agencies, and models. I attended photoshoots where I acted as the producer, director, set designer, and prop/product stylist while keeping in mind the Founders’ vision for the brand as well as the marketing team’s needs. I also retouched photos and edited videos when needed.

In April of 2022, I was promoted to Art Director, my current position. I maintain the same responsibilities as my previous position while taking on a leadership role within the creative team. I also take part in conceptualizing future campaign designs, managing the creative budget, and leading the completion of design projects while ensuring the highest standards throughout all stages.

Aside from that, I speak Japanese fluently, am very close to my grandmother, and have a black cat named Moon Bug. I love to watch sunsets on the beach and talk to people about the meaning of life. I am very passionate about my work or anything creative for that matter. I’d love to see how we could make magic happen together! I can’t wait to hear from you. :)