Bio


Jason is a pioneer in the Experiential design field who specializes in translating solutions from concept to reality through expansive skill & tactical design strategy. He brings a uniquely shaped perspective having a multi-faceted design background. His 17 years of professional experience spanning Architecture, Installation Art, Set Design, & Event Production has provided him with a wide arsenal of knowledge to consistently deliver high-caliber work at a rapid pace & within budgetary parameters.

He holds a Bachelors in Architecture from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and a Masters in Architecture from the Bartlett School of Architecture (University College London); two of the top globally ranked architectural institutions. The combination of academic rigor & professional practice has prepared Jason to take on a variety of challenges, thriving on producing innovative work while pushing the potential of design within the sphere of our evolving cultural spectrum.

Jason currently serves as the Vice President of Experiential Design & Group Creative Director at NVE Experience Agency; building, overseeing, managing & mentoring the growing design teams who design & execute the agency’s projects for top-tier brands including Diageo, Netflix, Spotify, Disney, and Amazon. Prior to this role, Jason designed & executed high profile projects for Google & Nike, as well as bespoke large scale installations for private clients in the luxury sector.


SKILLS


Creative Direction & Department Growth/Management: 

  • Creative Communication (Verbal & Visual)
  • Critical Decision Making
  • Team Management
  • Recruiting & Training
  • Department Organization Charts
  • Hours Estimating & Tracking
  • Project Management
  • Mentoring
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Selling the Idea
  • Narrative/World Building
  • Creative Catalyst
  • Brainstorming technique (use of lateral thinking)


Experiential Design:

  • Brand World Analysis & Synthesis
  • Design Strategy
  • Sketching
  • Copywriting
  • Storyboarding
  • 3d Modeling & Rendering
  • Workback Schedules & Budgets
  • Stage Design - Integrating technical requirements with the stage experience
  • Set Design - Experience in Commercials & Music video sets
  • Cohesive flow between graphic & environmental design
  • Custom Fabrication drawings & oversight
  • Onsite Event Production - Understanding of Load in Schedules, Run of Shows, & Crew Management
  • Visual Communication & Presentation Design
  • Shot List development
  • Brand Strategy - development of bespoke logos & complimentary toolkits
  • Marketing Asset development - social media posts, microsite and other auxiliary elements


Architecture:

  • Research
  • Diagramming
  • Architectural History & Theory
  • Drawing/Drafting
  • 3d Modeling & Rendering
  • Model Making
  • Space Planning
  • Construction Documentation
  • Site Analysis & Surveys


Product Design:

  • Concept Development through sketches & 3d Renders
  • Detail Engineering
  • Node-based Scripting 
  • Material Research & Sourcing
  • Prototyping - handmade & machine made modeling
  • Construction Drawings
  • Bespoke Lighting & Electrical management
  • Structural Engineering
  • Onsite Installation