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.
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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.
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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.
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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
BOOKEDJust 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.