Jess [Hornyak] Endl
Creative Director | Designer | Team + Ops Leader
Hi, I’m Jess—a seasoned creative director with a strategic mindset and a deep understanding of both design and business. With 18+ years in digital creative across agencies and in-house roles, I bring a rare blend of creative vision, operational leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.
I hold degrees in graphic design, creative writing, and a Master’s in Advertising—and I come from a long line of engineers (married one, too). That mix gives me a uniquely balanced perspective: imaginative yet analytical, big-picture yet detail-obsessed.
Throughout my career, I’ve built and led high-performing teams, launched new creative offerings, improved operational workflows, and partnered with sales and leadership to drive strategic growth. I thrive at the intersection of strategy and execution—distilling complex goals into compelling, beautifully designed digital experiences that work across industries, tools, and platforms.
My superpower? Translating business objectives into creative work that doesn’t just look great, but performs. I'm hands-on, collaborative, and passionate about mentoring rising talent. And yes—I over-communicate (on purpose). Clear expectations build strong outcomes.
If you’re looking for a creative leader who can think strategically, lead operationally, and execute beautifully—I’m your person.
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, UX/UI, HTML, 360 Campaign Ideation, ChatGPT, DALL·E, Leadership, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Marketing Strategy, Copywriting
NOTABLE CLIENT EXPERIENCE
Seattle Kraken, Detroit Pistons, NCAA, MARS Petcare, US Bank, Mariner Finance, Great Midwest Bank, Aramark, Disney+, Six Flags, iRobot, NVIDIA, Atrium Health, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Southern California Edison (SCE)
Let’s chat!
Residing Charlotte, NC area
Open for freelance, remote or hybrid roles
920.428.0653
FUN FACTS
• Lived in Dublin, Ireland
• Began painting at age 9
• Had 17 knee surgeries (don’t worry—I’m done!)
• Sports fanatic, east coast roots
• Natural redhead + leftie
• Chocolate + peanut butter forever