Creative Director.
Designer. Artist.
and also…
jk // jess k // jessica klepac (so many Jessica’s from the 80’s)
family woman // wife + mom
animal lover // cats, turtles, pigs, dog named after Indie
enneagram 4 // the individualist
native Texan // a New-Yorker, too
paint junkie // obsessed with color
super-organized pantry // think The Home Edit
proud mom to child actor // Barrett Ellis Luca
I work really hard.
Welcome to my playground—where passion meets play.
I’m an Austin-based creative director, designer, and artist with more than 20 years of experience bringing brands to life through thoughtful design, bold visuals, and compelling storytelling. My experience at several global health and science agencies has shaped my ability to make complex ideas clear, human, and engaging. I love developing talent, connecting people’s strengths, and building a culture where curiosity and collaboration inspire great work. I’ve also written about the power of design + storytelling for PR News—check it out here. I feel lucky to do what I love every day.
If you're the type that likes a proper PDF resume, here you go. Reach out if you’re interested in seeing the work.
I play hard, too.
Fine arts have shaped me since childhood.
Some of my earliest memories are of “family talent shows,” performing with a hairbrush mic in hand, then retreating to my room to draw Disney characters and stuffed animals. It was my way of expressing myself—through both performance and quiet creation.
As I grew, so did my passion for art. From building Legos and dancing with my family to photography, painting, and design, I’ve explored countless creative outlets. Art shapes how I see the world and brings me joy. I’ll always be a student of it—curious, evolving, and at home on the playground of creativity.
Enjoy the play with me.
"Don't let your happiness depend on something you may lose." – C.S. Lewis
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"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." – Leonardo da Vinci
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"Good design is obvious. Great design is transparent." – Jo Sparano
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"Don't let your happiness depend on something you may lose." – C.S. Lewis ✴︎ "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." – Leonardo da Vinci ✴︎ "Good design is obvious. Great design is transparent." – Jo Sparano ✴︎
Dive into the work.
(or the play…)