Jesse Ledoux

About Jesse Ledoux

Merge creativity, storytelling, leadership, and strategy to deliver innovative solutions. Draw on multi-disciplinary experience in entertainment, food / beverage, outdoor, and apparel industries to tackle diverse projects and challenges. Foster collaboration, adaptability, and open communication to empower teams and clients. Drive impactful outcomes and business growth through empathy, resilience, and a passion for continuous learning.

Experience

1. Associate Creative Director Senior Designer

   Starbucks

   Aug 2017 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Stepped into interim Associate Creative Director role, leading team during leadership transition. Returned to Senior Designer role, focusing on specialized design innovation and elevating customer experience. Directed seasonal campaigns, global brand guidelines, exclusive merchandise, and LTO promotions which consistently drove record-breaking sales including 118% YOY Starbucks For Life engagement with $15.6M incremental net revenue. Led, mentored, and collaborated with dedicated team of art directors, designers, illustrators and writers, producing conceptual, strategic work which aligned with business goals. Concepted, designed, and executed retail campaigns, packaging, and merchandise for global markets, increasing brand visibility and sales growth. Developed and implemented creative expression guidelines and standards, ensuring consistency across agencies and elevating brand cohesion. Interpreted trend research to inform creative strategies, resulting in innovative and relevant design solutions. Crafted presentations with compelling storytelling, linking creative work to strategic business goals and driving stakeholder engagement. Strategized retail customer journey, enhancing overall brand experience and increasing customer satisfaction. Fostered professional growth and strengthened team capabilities by mentoring designers. Founded and led visiting speaker series, energizing a positive environment and building a strong team culture centered on inclusion and diversity through creativity.

Skills

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Character Designs
• Animation
• Book Design
• Packaging Design
• Art Direction
• Art
• Catalogs
• Packaging
• Fine Art
• Painting
• Illustration
• Graphic Design
• Creative Direction
• New Media
• Typography
• Illustrator
• Digital Illustration
• Posters
• Indesign
• Collaboration