Work With JZ

Ready to grow with clarity and consistency?

Let’s make it happen.

I work with founders and teams who care deeply about how their brand shows up — and want a creative partner who thinks beyond deliverables.

From one-off projects to long-term retainers, everything here is built to help your brand scale with intention, not overwhelm.

Ongoing Creative Direction & Brand Management

This is the heart of my work.

For brands who don’t just need “design help,”
but want a trusted creative partner to guide decisions, elevate execution, and maintain consistency across every touchpoint—
without hiring in-house.

What this looks like in practice

A creative lead who understands your brand deeply

Strategic input paired with real execution

Fewer disconnected
decisions, more momentum

Brand consistency across web, campaigns, content, and launches

Retainer Levels

Level 1:
Brand Steward

Foundational creative oversight

Starting at $3k / month

For brands with existing momentum who need consistency, polish, and light strategic guidance.

Best for:
Teams who need things to look sharp, aligned, and professional—without reinventing the wheel.

    • Bi-weekly check-ins

    • Oversight of brand visuals across platforms

    • Core design execution (emails, graphics, site updates)

    • Light website updates (Squarespace, Shopify, or Wix)

    • Brand guideline maintenance + asset book-keeping

Level 2:
Integrated
Creative Partner

Strategy + execution, fully aligned

Starting at $5k / month

Hands-on creative direction with deeper strategic involvement across marketing, campaigns, and content.

Best for:
Growing brands actively launching, marketing, and scaling.

    • Monthly creative strategy sessions

    • Design execution for campaigns, emails, and site content

    • Content calendar guidance and rollout support

    • Early-stage UGC or ambassador program development

    • Access to extended design or dev support when needed

Level 3:
Creative Director / Brand Architect

Executive-level creative leadership

Starting at $7k / month

Embedded creative leadership working directly with founders and leadership teams.

Best for:
Mid-sized brands scaling quickly who need a true creative lead at the table.

    • Strategic collaboration with leadership

    • Creative direction for major launches, campaigns, or rebrands

    • Campaign ideation, copy collaboration, and testing support

    • Trend analysis + competitive audits

    • Team mentoring or creative hiring support

    • Advanced AI workflows integrated into creative systems

MOST
BOOKED

Just getting started on your identity or site? Start with a Project (below)

Seeing consistent work but need strategy + cohesion? Level 1 retainer

Launching campaigns and scaling rapidly? Level 2 or 3 retainer

Branding &
Website Projects

High-impact creative for key moments.

Not ready for a retainer yet? These one-off projects are designed to create momentum, clarity, and a strong foundation — and many clients roll straight from these into ongoing partnership.

Example Projects

Brand Identity Package

A clear, cohesive brand you can actually use.

Starting at $2k–$5k

Best for:
Founders and teams launching something new, repositioning, or finally ready to look as legit as they are.

May include:

  • Brand strategy & positioning foundation

  • Logo system (primary + secondary marks)

  • Color palette & typography

  • Visual direction + usage guidance

  • Brand voice or messaging starter framework

  • A lightweight brand guide for
    real-world use

This is not a “logo drop.” It’s a strategic identity built to scale.

Website Build

A site that works hard and looks effortless.

Starting at $4k–$9k

Best for:
Brands who need a site that converts, communicates clearly, and doesn’t require a dev meltdown to update.

May include:

  • Squarespace/Shopify/Wix Website

  • Site structure + UX planning

  • Visual design aligned to your brand

  • Full build on your platform of choice

  • Mobile optimization

  • Light SEO + performance best practices

  • Launch support + handoff training

Clean, strategic, and built so you’re not scared to touch it later.

Creative Audit

Clarity before commitment.

Starting at $1.5k–$3k

Best for:
Teams who know something’s off — but aren’t sure what to fix first.

May include:

  • Website, brand, and content review

  • Visual + messaging alignment check

  • Competitive and trend snapshot

  • Clear recommendations + priorities

  • Actionable next steps (not vague vibes)

Many clients start here, then move into a project or retainer with confidence.

See the Work

From one-off launches to long-term creative partnerships, my work spans brands focused on growth, clarity, and cohesion.