About ME
Jacob Anthony Russo
Creative Director & Producer
Los Angeles, CA
Before we deep dive into my professional history, here are a few "fun facts" about me:
I was born with a heart defect and have had heart surgery 4 times.
I was once in the top 500 players in Fortnite's Ranked Zero Build.
I play chess and am now rated 1600 on chess.com.
I go hiking nearly every morning.
I play beach volleyball weekly.
Currently reading Humankind by Rutger Bregman.
I was born and raised in Cleveland, OH by my extremely supportive family. I began creating music videos and short films while in high school, where I found first expressed my passion for filmmaking. I was extremely fortunate and grateful to have relatives already in the industry, the Russo Brothers, who gave me the opportunity to learn and grow as an intern on the set of Captain America: Winter Soldier when I was just 15 years old.
After interning on that set, I knew that's what I wanted pursue for college. I attended DePaul University in Chicago, IL where I majored in Digital Cinema with a Business Administration minor. There, I primarily focused on Cinematography, but still had a well-rounded education including screenwriting, editing, acting, sound design, animation and more.
Out of college, I worked at the Russo Brothers' studio, AGBO, for several years on their Creative Development team, primarily focused on worldbuilding and IP development. Then, I shifted careers into the marketing industry, where I specialized in vertical video content production and viral strategy for a few years.
My AI journey began in 2021 supporting marketing for a generative AI artist, then began using tools like Midjourney for pitch decks and personal projects in 2022. In 2023, I began creating animated comics using image-to-video tools such as Pika. Then, late 2024, I fully shifted careers to AI-driven content production.
BRANDS I've
WORKED WITH
I’ve spent the past several years creating content and strategy for top global brands, with experience spanning traditional advertising, UGC, and digital marketing. With a background in film and a focus on emerging creative tech, I use AI to elevate production quality and unlock new ways to tell stories at scale.
Here are just a few of the brands I’ve worked with across campaigns, content production, creative development and more.
Adobe
Amazon Studios
Disney
Marvel
Microsoft
Nationwide
Netflix
Tencent
TikTok
Adobe
Amazon Studios
Disney
Marvel
Microsoft
Nationwide
Netflix
Tencent
TikTok
Adobe
Amazon Studios
Disney
Marvel
Microsoft
Nationwide
Netflix
Tencent
TikTok
Services
Creative Strategy
Campaigns Positioning Messaging Storytelling Audience insight Trend analysis Content planning Platform strategy
Strategy with purpose. I combine creative thinking with AI-powered insights to build campaigns and brand platforms that connect, inspire and perform.
Brand Development
Visual identity Naming Voice and tone Taglines Brand guidelines Moodboards Concept directions AI-assisted branding
Your brand deserves clarity and character. I can help define how you look, sound and feel using a blend of sharp creativity and AI-driven iteration.
AI Content Production
Video Images Animation Editing Motion design Product visuals Avatars Creative direction
I produce high-quality visuals using advanced AI tools. From concept to final asset, I move fast without sacrificing craft or originality.
Performance Creative
Ad creatives A/B testing Social content Short-form video Hooks and CTAs Platform-specific Creative variants Conversion focus
I make content that’s built to perform across platforms, using AI to test, scale, and optimize for results.
Digital Campaign Execution
Asset delivery Versioning Localization Platform formatting Automation Launch support Creative updates Optimization
I can bring your campaigns to life. From asset prep to post-launch adjustments, we make sure your content shows up right, every time.
Creative Strategy
Campaigns Positioning Messaging Storytelling Audience insight Trend analysis Content planning Platform strategy
Strategy with purpose. I combine creative thinking with AI-powered insights to build campaigns and brand platforms that connect, inspire and perform.
Brand Development
Visual identity Naming Voice and tone Taglines Brand guidelines Moodboards Concept directions AI-assisted branding
Your brand deserves clarity and character. I can help define how you look, sound and feel using a blend of sharp creativity and AI-driven iteration.
AI Content Production
Video Images Animation Editing Motion design Product visuals Avatars Creative direction
I produce high-quality visuals using advanced AI tools. From concept to final asset, I move fast without sacrificing craft or originality.
Performance Creative
Ad creatives A/B testing Social content Short-form video Hooks and CTAs Platform-specific Creative variants Conversion focus
I make content that’s built to perform across platforms, using AI to test, scale, and optimize for results.
Digital Campaign Execution
Asset delivery Versioning Localization Platform formatting Automation Launch support Creative updates Optimization
I can bring your campaigns to life. From asset prep to post-launch adjustments, we make sure your content shows up right, every time.
Creative Strategy
Campaigns Positioning Messaging Storytelling Audience insight Trend analysis Content planning Platform strategy
Strategy with purpose. I combine creative thinking with AI-powered insights to build campaigns and brand platforms that connect, inspire and perform.
Brand Development
Visual identity Naming Voice and tone Taglines Brand guidelines Moodboards Concept directions AI-assisted branding
Your brand deserves clarity and character. I can help define how you look, sound and feel using a blend of sharp creativity and AI-driven iteration.
AI Content Production
Video Images Animation Editing Motion design Product visuals Avatars Creative direction
I produce high-quality visuals using advanced AI tools. From concept to final asset, I move fast without sacrificing craft or originality.
Performance Creative
Ad creatives A/B testing Social content Short-form video Hooks and CTAs Platform-specific Creative variants Conversion focus
I make content that’s built to perform across platforms, using AI to test, scale, and optimize for results.
Digital Campaign Execution
Asset delivery Versioning Localization Platform formatting Automation Launch support Creative updates Optimization
I can bring your campaigns to life. From asset prep to post-launch adjustments, we make sure your content shows up right, every time.
