Hi, I’m Jesse, an ultra-experienced, high-craft Art Director & Designer based in San Francisco. I have designed in New York, Honolulu, and the San Francisco Bay area, on clients like Apple and Adobe.

“He has a rare talent for seeing things from a unique point-of-view, yet his points always, always make sense.”

David Koch

Executive Vice President & Creative Director, Anthology Marketing Group

Case Study: Hawai‘i Pacific University

Objective: Increase recruitment from California high schools.

Solution: We designed a simple, impactful campaign, with a video component, and placed them in large digital kiosks on high school campuses in California.

Creative Director: Jesse Kline
Marketing Director: Jeffrey Rich
Writer: Jeffrey Rich

Case Study: Honolulu Museum of Art Social Campaign

Objective: Increase attendance and notify visitors of the museum’s night events.

Solution: Using themed events I created social posts for Facebook, Instagram, website, a print ad, and a print poster. (7 sizes)

Art Director: Jesse Kline
Marketing Director: Lesa Griffith

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Part of the Mood Waikiki Campaign, Royal Hawaiian Center
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"Sumie-e" campaign for Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
"Sumie-e" campaign for Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
"Sumie-e" campaign for Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
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  • “Jesse is the creative you want to work with– his excellent communication, ability to understand perspective, and refined technical skill make him a powerful business asset."

    Desiree Tamayoshi

    Marketing Manager, University of Hawaii School of Nursing

  • "He is versatile – adept at art direction, design and even a great headline here and there.

    David Koch

    Former Creative Director, Anthology Marketing Group

  • "Beyond his talent, Jesse brought a genuine positivity to the team. His Aloha spirit, love of art, and passion for outdoor adventure helped shape a creative, grounded, and collaborative team culture.”

    Daniel Cooper

    Former Creative Director, The Argonaut

  • "Strong conceptual thinker who can turn smart concepts into beautiful designs. Versatile – he is a rare combination of art director and graphic designer, combining the skills of both."

    Bradley Shin

    Former Creative Director & Partner, Hendrix Miyasaki Shin Advertising

  • "I have had the pleasure of working with designer Jesse Kline, and can wholeheartedly say that he is a consummate professional, and a great talent."

    Lesa Griffith

    Former Director of Communications, Honolulu Museum of Art

  • "He is a master at being able to weave important elements of marketing into the world of ‘design’ in order to get the best results. This is because he understands how product development, marketing, social media, and advertising fit together."

    Jeff Hendrix

    Partner, Hendrix Miyasaki Shin Advertisisng