Jim Jackson
Design mentor and creative director for designers and creative leaders
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Creatives, Founders and business owners, Managers and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Business coach |
Jim Jackson is a design mentor who coaches creative professionals, design leaders, marketers and founders. He is a creative director and brand strategist with more than 25 years of experience. He has led teams across branding, retail, packaging and digital work for brands like Target, T-Mobile and General Mills. He also founded his own consumer brand and taught design as an adjunct professor. He has worked with 60+ design clients.
What Jim helps with
Jim helps designers build stronger portfolios, grow as leaders and move through career changes. He also works with people who want to build brands and create work with clear business results.
- Upgrading a design portfolio
- Preparing for design interviews
- Writing a strong design resume
- Advancing a design career
- Growing into a design leadership role
- Navigating a career transition
- Building a compelling brand
- Learning AI fundamentals and writing cover letters
Who Jim works with
Jim works with creative professionals, design leaders, marketers and founders. His clients include people just starting out, people changing careers and people preparing for a leadership position. He tailors each plan to the goals and strengths of the person he coaches.
Background and qualifications
Jim is a creative director, brand strategist, educator and entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience. He has led multidisciplinary teams across branding, retail, consumer products, packaging, digital experiences and marketing. His award-winning work covers brands such as Target, Salesforce, T-Mobile, Canva, General Mills, Walgreens, Quicken and DreamWorks. He founded his own consumer brand and taught design at Brigham Young University as an adjunct professor. He has mentored more than 50 people on portfolios, creative direction, leadership and career strategy.
Jim Jackson pricing
Programs and services
- Portfolio review session
- Career advancement coaching package
- Design interview preparation
- Design resume coaching
- Custom hourly coaching
Jim Jackson reviews
Jim Jackson has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Jim is a working creative director with 25+ years of experience who has also taught design at the university level.
Best for designers and creative leaders who want help with their portfolio, interviews or a move into leadership.
Common questions
How much does Jim Jackson charge?
Coaching with Jim runs $90 to $175 an hour. Message Jim from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jim Jackson help with?
Jim Jackson helps with upgrading a design portfolio, preparing for design interviews, writing a strong design resume and advancing a design career.
Does Jim Jackson have reviews?
Jim Jackson has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Can Jim help with topics beyond design portfolios?
Yes. He offers custom hourly coaching that covers topics like AI fundamentals and cover letters.
How do I contact Jim Jackson?
Send Jim a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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