Hey I’m Jay Stephen - I’m a multidisciplinary creative with a passion for telling emotive stories.
Whether through brand strategy, design, experiential, art direction or film, I work with people to uncover who they are and bring their message to life in creative and impactful ways.
I began my career 14 years ago as a graphic designer, specialising in branding and translating narratives into retail and hospitality spaces. From there, I moved into the fashion, lifestyle and sports sectors, working with globally recognised brands and leading projects from early strategic thinking through to creative direction and into final execution.
Since 2020, I’ve worked independently, collaborating with established brands and helping new ones build their identities from the ground up. The work itself can take many forms; from crafting brand identities and directing shoots to writing films, designing spaces and creating experiences.
Alongside my branding work, I’m also one half of directing duo The Romantix. Our commercial films include two spots for the multi award-winning Channel 4 Idents, while our independent films have gone on be BAFTA-nominated and to win silver at Cannes.
I’m driven by a love for culture and a desire to create meaningful work that inspires change and makes a positive impact on society.
I’m always up for working with new clients or collaborating with other creatives, so get in touch if you’d like to work together!
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Strategy
Brand storytelling
Moodboard concepts
Art Direction
Pitches
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Logo design
Guidelines & toolkits
Planning & spacial design
Environmental graphics
Elevations
Sketches & visuals
Illustration
Artwork
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Treatments
Writing
Storyboard planning
Directing
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FILM AWARDS
BAFTA Nominated Filmmaker - 2025
Young Director Award, Cannes (Silver) - 2024
3x Vimeo Staff Picks - 2018/23/24
Norwich Film Festival (BAFTA qualifying) - 2024
2x BUFF Awards (BAFTA qualifying) - 2018 /24
Aesthetica Film Festival (BAFTA qualifying) - 2018
CHANNEL 4 IDENT AWARDS
9x British Arrows
6x Cannes Lions
7x Ciclope
6x D&AD
Creative Circle - Gold of Golds
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