Work Studio The Annex Contact OUR LEADERSHIP HOW WE WORK WHAT WE DO INSIDE THE STUDIO CAREERS Our leadership We're a team of over 120 ambitious thinkers who are focused on building brands through the power of creative solutions and the quality of their execution. We believe that everything is a chance to build a brand, and as such, we do not limit our scope of capabilities to more traditional forms of marketing communications. John McNeil FOUNDER, CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER As a photographer, art director, writer and director, John has worked in nearly every role afforded a creative person to solve strategic brand problems and create award-winning solutions. Kim Le Liboux CO-EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR Kim has been a force in advertising and graphic design for over 25 years, creating award-winning work for BMW, Agent Provocateur, Johnnie Walker, Orange, and BP among others. Remi Abbas EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INNOVATIONS & SOCIAL Remi’s years of experience in strategy and innovation include working with clients such as Nokia, Coca Cola, Levi’s, Nike, Johnson & Johnson, and MTV. Hannah Barr-DiChiara DIRECTOR, PRODUCTION DESIGN One of the founding members of JMS, Hannah's background in art, design and film have helped define the voice of JMS. She combines her skills as an Art Director, Production Designer and Strategist to execute inspiring productions and flawless design. Melissa Hutchinson DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Melissa has a background in art and photography and a fondness for people. With over ten years of experience managing teams and as one of the original members of JMS, she has helped guide and cultivate the studio culture while establishing best practices and policies that support a diverse community. Nils Peyron PRESIDENT Passionate about culture, organizations and storytelling, Nils has shaped iconic brands like Toms and Bath & Body Works, and led marketing efforts for Microsoft, IBM and Motorola. Gerald Lewis CO-EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR Gerald’s work doesn’t fit the typical advertising format. Which is why his work for brands such as Levi’s, TOMS, Dove, IBM, Google, Microsoft, and The Boys and Girls Clubs of America have garnered awards from Cannes Lions to Gold Effies to Dieline Packaging Design and American Photography awards. His work is included in the permanent collection at the V&A design museum in London. Sarah Jessee STRATEGY DIRECTOR, EDITORIAL CONTENT With a B.A. from Bates College in Classics, Sarah went on to hone her storytelling skills at the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies in Portland, ME. She has contributed to StoryCorps, The Center for Digital Storytelling, Audio Heirlooms, and the NPR-distributed show Snap Judgment. She is passionate about uncovering narratives in the most unexpected places and uses storytelling sensibility to help clients identify real-world challenges and craft innovative solutions. Brandon Kuchta DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION With a career spanning digital, print, animation and filmmaking, Brandon's led teams creating everything from enterprise websites to outdoor campaigns, mobile apps, broadcast commercials and video games. Darcy Novo DIRECTOR OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT & CREATIVE SERVICES With a history in coordinating substantial marketing and brand advertising efforts for global enterprises and local businesses alike, Darcy’s efficient and airtight management has transformed companies like Virgin Airlines, Callaway Golf, Sony, SFO, CA Technologies and Cisco. Who we work with How we work It used to be simple: Companies first turned to advertising agencies for ideas, and then to production companies to bring those ideas to fruition. Not anymore. Today, brands need more than clever creative from their agency partners. They need insightful thinking driven by solid strategy that’s woven through every conceivable form of brand-building communication: from documentaries and environmental design to print ads and iPad apps. At the studio, we make no distinction between our creative and our strategists, between traditional and digital, or concepts and production. We think. We collaborate. We make. We measure. All under one roof. What we do Design Brand design, interactive design, product and industrial design, application design, environmental design and event design READ MORE Advertising Brand voice and campaign creation; end-to-end creative services; SEO/SEM; marketing automation; relationship marketing READ MORE Strategy & Planning Brand and content strategy; strategic planning; audience insights; ethnography; usability testing; trend forecasting; brand discovery; brand architecture; marketing communications; product and service innovation READ MORE Technology User experience and information architecture; digital, web, application, and game development; CMS creation and maintenance; software engineering READ MORE Production Illustration; pre-press and file preparation; photographic services; directorial services; film and video production; complete editorial and postproduction services; interactive and digital development READ MORE Motion & Image Imaging; motion graphics; animation; visual effects; 3D modeling; color grading; compositing; VR experiences READ MORE Social & Content Marketing Social media strategy and campaign integration, programmatic social content, content strategy & architecture, community management, audience analysis & insights, data analytics, social ads — planning, targeting & execution, social asset creation, copywriting + creative READ MORE Demand Generation Marketing automation platforms (MAPs); data analytics; live test design and implementation; customer modeling and segmentation Careers We’re a collective of strategists, writers, designers, filmmakers, technologists, musicians and photographers who help companies tell compelling stories that build their brands. We make the things that help brands grow. Interested in joining us? Please visit johnmcneilstudio.bamboohr.com/jobs to see our open positions and apply. What can we do for you? Subscribe to our Newsletter The Annex Site | Careers 720 Channing Way, Berkeley CA 94710 | 510-526-7100 © John McNeil Studio 2009-2021. All rights Reserved.