ABOUT
I build brands that earn their place; bold, intentional, and backed by teams who give a damn. After nearly a decade in fast-paced agencies and two years leading as a Creative Director, I champion Creative Democracy: where the best idea wins, no matter where it comes from. I invest in people, obsess over craft, and push work that moves.

BRANDS
AWS, Bobcat, Bridgestone, Coca-Cola, Don Gato Tequila, Firestone, Ghost Tequila, Henry Ford Health, Ignite, Kellog’s, Levi’s, LSU, McDonald’s, Penn State, Pep Boys, Playology, Pringles, SIFF, Snapchat, Sony Pictures, Sprite, Starbucks, Subway, Sunoco, T-Mobile, Twinings, UNC, Warner Bros, Winnebago, YETI and more. 

WORK
Mindgruve / Creative Director / 25 - Present
Levelwing / Creative Director / 23 - 25
GS&F / Senior Art Director / 22 - 23
BPD / Art Director / 20 - 22
WONGDOODY / Junior Art Director / 19 - 20
Blue Triangle / Art Director Intern / 18 - 19
Veritas School / Art & Algebra II Teacher + Cross Country & Track Coach / 15 - 17
Eric Helvey, Painter / Painting Apprentice, Harlem / 14
Carrier Library JMU / Media Arts “Blockbuster” Librarian / 12 - 15
JMU Ceramics Studio / Studio Manager / 12 - 15

EDUCATION
VCU Brandcenter / MS Art Direction / 17 - 19
James Madison University / BFA Studio Art / 12 - 15

AWARDS
Graphis Competitions / Gold, Video: SIFF / 22
Graphis Competitions / Silver, Print: SIFF / 22
Lürzer's Archive / Student Competition: La-z-boy / 20
Communication Arts / Short List: La-z-boy / 19
VCU NOSCARs / Best Worst Picture: Scott’s Paper / 19
JMU / Art Achievement Award / 14
Carla M. Frazier Foundation / Ceramics Award / 14
Boy Scouts of America / Eagle Scout / 11
Presidential Fitness Award / Participation / 04

CONTACT
Cell / 804.385.6497
eMail / benjaminjensengross@gmail.com
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