Hi, I'm Jessie!
I wear a lot of creative hats.
Some days I'm illustrating cozy woodland characters. Other days I'm designing products for retail, developing artwork for licensing collections, art directing a creative project, or helping connect the perfect artist with the perfect opportunity.
My foundation is in children's publishing, but my creative experience extends well beyond books. Before becoming a full-time freelancer, I worked as an artist agent, partnering with publishers, manufacturers, and brands to bring creative projects to life. That experience gave me a unique perspective on both sides of the industry—what clients need, what artists need, and how thoughtful creative direction can elevate a project from good to unforgettable.
Today, I work across illustration, art coordination, creative direction, creative project management, and book design. I love bringing clarity to creative projects. Whether it's refining an illustration, developing a product collection, or art directing a book, I enjoy taking ideas that feel subjective and helping them become focused, intentional, and ready for the world.
Whether you're looking for an illustrator, designer, art director, project manager, or creative partner, I'd love to hear what you're working on!
Creative Services
Art Direction
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Illustration
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Creative Project Management
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Children's Publishing
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Freelance Artist Management
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Editorial Work
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Product Design
Art Direction 〰️ Illustration 〰️ Creative Project Management 〰️ Children's Publishing 〰️ Freelance Artist Management 〰️ Editorial Work 〰️ Product Design
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🎨 Illustration
Children's book illustration
Cover illustration
Style matching
🧭 Art Direction
Develop the visual direction for a project
Guide illustrators through the creative process
Provide thoughtful, actionable art feedback
Ensure artwork stays consistent and on schedule
👩🎨 Illustrator Coordination
Source illustrators for manuscripts
Portfolio reviews and recommendations
Match artists to the right projects
Coordinate communication between editorial teams and illustrators
Manage illustration timelines and deliverables
📋 Creative Project Management
Keep projects on schedule
Coordinate creative teams
Organize feedback and revisions
Maintain production timelines
Help move projects from concept to print
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🎨 Illustration & Product Artwork
Product illustration
Surface Pattern Design
Style matching
Trend-driven artwork
Seasonal collections
🛍️ Product Design
Gift & stationery
Greeting cards
Gift bags & wrapping paper
Home décor
Kitchen & tabletop
Apparel graphics
Packaging artwork
Surface & pattern design
💡 Creative Development
Concept generation
Collection development
Visual storytelling
Mood boards & inspiration
Trend research
Color palette development
🎯 Creative Direction
Refining product concepts
Art direction & creative feedback
Maintaining brand consistency
Design problem solving
Preparing artwork for production
🤝 Collaboration
Working from creative briefs
Cross-functional collaboration
Iterative design & revisions
Meeting production timelines
Flexible freelance support
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🎨 Art Licensing
Existing portfolio licensing
FREE edits to any existing artwork
Exclusive artwork
Collection development
Seasonal & evergreen artwork
Style matching
Custom artwork
🛍️ Product Categories
Home décor
Wall art
Gift & stationery
Greeting cards
Kitchen & tabletop
Paper goods
Puzzles & games
Children's products
Apparel graphics
Packaging
….and more!
✨ Collection Development
Coordinated art collections
Product line expansion
Colorway variations
Trend-informed artwork
Market-focused design
Artwork adaptation across multiple products
🤝 Creative Collaboration
Flexible licensing arrangements
Commissioned collections
Exclusive partnerships
Long-term creative relationships
Collaborative product development
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"As my agent, Jessie was so knowledgeable in all things illustration, design, licensing, and business. Not only was she always professional, but she was incredibly kind and helpful. Jessie helped guide me to create art work for my portfolio that got me clients and also increased my productivity when it came to making art in general. I felt so lucky to have her as my agent and will always be grateful for her guidance, patience, and stellar communication!"
— Zoe Hansen, Freelance illustrator
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'"Jessie is a joy to work with, always up, always switched on. A self-starter and a super hard worker. I could not recommend her more."
—Ed Burns, CEO of ITSMe Talent
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"Jessie was a fantastic colleague to work with, and I was continuously impressed with her go-getter attitude, her ability to adapt to new assignments, as well as her tact and ability to work with both artists and clients. I'd recommend her happily for her next role!"
—Amanda Hendon, Global Manager at Advocate Art
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"I highly recommend working with Jessie. She is incredibly kind, approachable, and supportive, and always made me feel comfortable throughout our time working together. She communicates with professionalism, genuinely cares about the artists she represents, and is always willing to help. Her positive attitude and dedication make her a joy to work with. Anyone would be lucky to have her on their team, and she will truly be missed. I wish her nothing but the best in her next adventure!"
—Rose Halsey, Designer
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"Jessie was my agent at Advocate Art for a few years. She is a true professional: very friendly, empathetic, and a fantastic team player. She has always handled contracts with publishers and resolved any questions I’ve had quickly and efficiently. I am convinced she would be a great addition to any team looking for talent, proactivity, and a positive work environment. I recommend her without hesitation."
—César Samaniego, Illustrator