Jessica Jean Muir // Creative Producer & Consultant
I am a multi-hyphenate creative with a successful 5 year track record of taking creative visions from concept to execution. A visionary and status quo disruptor with a passion for transforming people through experiences and art. As a natural leader, I am a skilled community builder and have devoted much of my life to helping people remember the power of connection. An artist with the gift of boundless creative inspiration and a self-starting entrepreneur who will do whatever it takes to execute a creative vision. My mission is to inspire, uplift and expand those who interact with me and my work.
Skills and experience
Creative direction and consultations for projects such as: photoshoots, marketing, content creation and design. Creative brand strategy consultation. Event and photoshoot production. Editorial, commercial and documentary photography. Wardrobe and set styling and sourcing. Multi-media art creation.
Photographer // Freelance // 2020 - Present
Consults with clients on project needs and vision and advised on creative direction
Scouts shoot locations, books models, sources equipment, set design and wardrobe for shoots
Manages professional photography equipment and utilizes lighting design, composition and an understanding of current visual trends to create high quality images for clients
Uses adobe creative suite to edit photos
Provides deliverables to clients in a timely manner with a high level of communication and responsiveness
Freelance project specifics available upon request
Creative Producer & Consultant // Freelance // 2018-Present
Specialty in: Photo Shoot Production, Social Media Content Creation & Creative Direction
Assists with conceptual ideation and provides creative direction for photo shoots, content creation and creative brand strategy
Manages casting, talent research, talent scheduling, equipment ordering, set/wardrobe sourcing and project proposals/presentation
Researches accurate costs, manages project budgets, negotiate rates and contracts with vendors and talent
Develops and maintains positive, productive relationships with clients, cross-functional team members and all external collaborators
Accurately plans out and executes all projects/deliverables from ideation to final handover
Freelance project specifics available upon request
Event Producer // Freelance // 2017-Present
Conceptualizes, implements and manages production strategy for a wide array of events such as: multiple day retreats, weekly ecstatic dances, workshops, photo shoots, parties and fundraisers.
Manages a 10K+ social media presence across multiple social channels and established strong visual brand identity to sell out events.
Manages sponsorship acquisition and relationship management and creates sponsorship decks and proposals
Scouts and books event locations. Established ongoing relationships with venues.
Curates support staff (DJ's, sponsors, healers, facilitators, photographers etc.) for all events.
Produced 50+ events grossing $400,000.
Hired, trained and managed a 3 person production team.
Event Producer // X Denver // 2021 // Denver, Colorado
Created, booked and produced a diverse monthly events calendar for X Denver based on brand values, identity and growth mission
Used company growth mission data to inform events calendar and cater to both client acquisition and retention
Managed event production concept through execution for 1-5 events per week
Entrepreneurship/Creative Coach & Group Facilitator // Freelance // 2015-2021
Supported 400+ clients clients throughout a wide range of industries in starting and running small businesses
Supported clients in ideating and producing creative projects
Helped clients develop brand identity and social media strategy
Developed project management strategies for clients and supported them in implementing them
Helped clients overcome challenges within business and creative development Created and facilitated 20 group courses with 10 to 30 participants per course
Created social media content that engages the health and wellness market to successfully fill every launch, grossing over $200,000
Created and facilitated a weekly women's circle consistently for 5 years and grew a deeply connected and active community of 100+ women
Supported 400+ people to be more fully embodied in their lives and their work
Successfully supported 100+ entrepreneurs in scaling their small businesses through mindset work and strategy
Booking Agent // Bridging the Music LLC // 2014 - 2015 // Boulder, Colorado
Scouted and hired musical talent for band showcases in multiple national cities.
Worked with venues, talent and management in production of showcase events.
Managed contracts and scheduling for all events.
Event Coordinator and Vendor Relations // Bacon and Beer Classic // Feb, 2014 - May, 2015 // New York City, NY
Supported the production of events by managing vendor relations.
Established relationships with and enrolled 75+ food and beverage vendors.
Main contact point for vendors leading up to event.
VIP Host and Coordinator // Slake NYC // Mar, 2013 - Feb, 2014 // New York City, NY
Managed reservations and experiences for all VIP clients.
Created VIP experiences in a high volume, fast paced NYC nightclub.
Education
BA Communications & Marketing // Pace University // Aug, 2009 - May 2013 // New York City, NY
Communications major with a concentration in marketing and a minor in fine arts.
Media Mentions
Westword: Shakti Soul Collective Holds Benefit Boudoir Photoshoot // 2019 // 'https://www.westword.com/slideshow/shakti-soul-collective-stages-a-boudoir-photoshoot-
for-planned-parenthood-11554343'
Freelance Project Examples
More project examples and details available upon request
Our Space Within x Design Outside content creation photoshoot // Salida, CO // 2023
Conceptualized, managed production, shot and edited a branded photo marketing campaign for designer/contractor duo Our Space Within in collaboration with event space/air bnb compound Outside Design. Worked with client to define project objectives and aesthetic goals. Produced images to be used on cross-platform marketing.
Hillary West Jewelry new collection photoshoot // Boulder, CO // 2022
Managed pre-production logistics such as equipment rentals, model scouting and wardrobe sourcing. Worked with client to develop creative direction for project in line with clients desired brand identity. Shot and edited images and provided deliverables in a timely manner. Images were used on social media, brand website and in a live gallery showing of brand product.
Botanical Touch rebranding marketing shoot and social media content creation // Boulder, CO // 2022
Worked with client to define creative direction of company re-brand and new visual identity. Managed pre-production logistics and sourced on set materials. Worked with client on social media content strategy to determine direction of shoot. Ideated, shot and edited a re-brand photo shoot for social media and website. Ideated, shot and edited a 3 minute "founders story" as well as several 30 second videos for IG reels and tiktok.
The Bare Naked Fashion Show event producer // Denver, CO // 2022
Acted as head of production for large fundraiser event featuring an art gallery, vendors, beverage and auction sponsors and a kink demo. Ran pre-production logistics such as: scouting event space, creating sponsorship deck and securing sponsors, coordinating with vendors, creating marketing materials, submitting to press contacts, creating run of show etc. Acted as day-of-coordinator for event and managed all parties involved in set up, on set and breakdown of event.
First Friday makers market series // Boulder, CO // 2022
Ideated and produced a small business makers market series at The Root Kava Co. in Boulder, CO. Curated and coordinated with vendors/makers. Created all social media marketing materials and fliers and led marketing strategy to successfully fill the events.
Planned Parenthood fundraiser boudoir photo shoot event // Denver, CO //2020
Ideated and produced a boudoir photo shoot event to benefit Planned Parenthood. Scouted and booked event location. Secured food and beverage sponsors. Booked photographer. Created all marketing materials and implemented social media strategy to sell out event. Managed a small team to set up and break down event. Invited press contact and event was featured in popular Denver publication Westword. (Media link: https://www.westword.com/slideshow/shakti-soul-collective-stages-a-boudoir-photoshoot-for-planned-parenthood-11554343)