Jillian Haney is an innovative Creative Director and leader based in New York City. A 15-year veteran of the creative industry and master of fast-paced multitasking, she combines strategic thinking, impeccable organizational skills, and serious design chops in one, guiding teams to turn big-picture thinking into beautiful, compelling, and coherent multi-platform campaigns.
Outside of work, I’m slowly renovating an upstate home, gardening, testing recipes from the NYT Cooking app, taking photos, and listening to hip hop and podcasts.
Education
Section [2021]
Certified Platform Strategist
Cultivating strategies for designing, launching, monetizing, and competing in a platform market.
Section [2021]
Certified Innovation Strategist
Unlocking the customer-centered insights and innovation frameworks needed to create unforgettable experiences that prevail over commoditized products.
Section [2020]
Certified Brand Strategist
Defining brand values and goals in order to tackle the pressing challenges facing leaders and strategists today.
Pennsylvania State University [2005-2009]
Bachelor of Design, Graphic Design
Full Time Experience
Walmart [2023-PRESENT]
Group Creative Director, Head of Style
- Steward of brand design and all things style, fashion, beauty, and home for our in-house creative studio.
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Leader of a robust and talented team, including creative directors, art directors, and designers. We develop breakthrough and distinctive design systems and creative conversations that drive business objectives and cement our Fortune #1 brand’s place in culture.
- Partner to marketing, editorial & trend, merchandising, and product design, including our elevated fashion brands now under the leadership of Brandon Maxwell.
YARD NYC [2021-2022]
Creative Director
- Creative captain within a fully integrated, strategically driven agency.
- Combined brains, beauty, and bravery to transform businesses and turn brands into cultural beacons.
- Managed art directors and designers, collaborated with strategy, production, and client services teams, and led client presentations and productions.
- Accounts: J.Crew, Rothy’s, Athleta, Modern Age
Cole Haan [2017-2021]
Creative Director
- Brand Design creative lead managing, mentoring, and coaching various teams including copy/storytelling, art direction, shoot production, graphic design, digital design, and UX.
- Led cross-functional brainstorms, generated high-level concepts, and presented to executives.
- Partnered with Marketing, Product Design, Data & Analytics, and external agencies and teams.
Gap [2014-2016]
Art Director
- Photo and video art direction lead managing a small team to create brand campaigns and seasonal marketing for Gap, GapFit, GapBody, GapKids, and BabyGap.
- Owned concept, crew, on-set direction, retouching, and brand guideline processes.
J.Crew [2011-2014]
Art Director
- Art directed still life imagery for footwear, accessories, and clothing for printed and digital channels.
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Designed the iconic monthly catalog.
Laird+Partners [2008; 2010-2011]
Graphic Designer
- Comprehensive campaign development from pre- to post-production within a fast-paced advertising agency environment.
- Accounts: Rag & Bone, CFDA, Tory Burch, CK One
YARD NYC [2009-2010]
Graphic Designer
- Comprehensive campaign development from pre- to post-production within a fast-paced advertising agency environment.
- Accounts: Equinox, Laura Mercier
Select Freelance Clients
[2016-2023]
Ann Taylor, Bergdorf Goodman, Chandelier Creative, DKNY, Gap, GQ, HUGO by Hugo Boss, Kohl’s, L’Oreal, McCann Worldwide, Nespresso, Pandora, Team Laird, Une Femme Wines, Urban Decay, YMCA