Jason Bacher

Creative Director for brand, product and e-commerce

Jason Bacher is the Head of Strategy at What Else, a role that emphasizes his expertise in brand strategy and creative direction. He is based in Brooklyn and has over a decade of experience in the field. His educational background includes studies at Kent State University.

In his position, Bacher focuses on building effective brand foundations for early-stage businesses, highlighting the importance of branding in scaling operations. He actively shares insights on LinkedIn, where he has over 500 connections and engages with topics related to brand development and strategy .1 2

Bacher's career trajectory includes roles as a Creative Director and Brand Strategist, showcasing a blend of creative and strategic skills that contribute to his current leadership position .1 3

Highlights

Feb 20 · Slate Magazine

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Experience

Partner at What Else

Partner at Origami Advisory, Inc. (Oct 2017 - Aug 2023); Co-founder at Dynamic Sequence (Sep 2020 - Feb 2023); Co-founder, Creative Director at GFDA (Sep 2010 - Oct 2017); Creative Director, Graphic Designer, and Strategist at Jason Bacher (Jan 2010 - Oct 2017); Designer in Residence at Google's 30Weeks Program (Apr 2016 - Sep 2016); Co-founder, Designer at Work: A Design Office (Sep 2010 - 2015); Adjunct Professor at Kent State University (Jan 2010 - May 2014)

Education

Bachelors of Fine Arts (BFA), Visual Communication Design from Kent State University (2004 - 2010); Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Visual Communication Design from Kent State University (2010 - 2012)