I’m Jerry Tamburro, a Creative Director, designer, and mentor with more than 20 years of experience helping brands make complicated ideas feel clear, human, and visually compelling.
Most recently, I spent nine years at Group SJR, where I led multidisciplinary teams across energy, technology, and healthcare. Together, we created brand systems, digital storytelling platforms, integrated campaigns, films, and editorial experiences for clients including ExxonMobil, Intel, Pfizer, the Ad Council, Toyota, and Vertiv.
My work sits at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and craft. I like building the big idea, creating the system that helps it scale, and giving talented teams the clarity and trust to make the work better. I’m hands-on by nature and comfortable moving between executive conversations, creative direction, design reviews, and the details that bring an idea to life.
I believe the best design does more than simplify complexity. It creates curiosity, earns attention, and gives people a reason to care.
Outside of work, I’m usually digging through record shops, listening to music, following New York sports, or spending time with my wife, Sara, and our children, Maria and Luca.
Capabilities
• Creative direction and design leadership
• Brand strategy, visual identity, and design systems
• Integrated campaigns, digital experiences, film, motion, and social content
• Editorial storytelling, information design, and data visualization
• Team building, mentorship, stakeholder collaboration, and new business pitches
• Accessibility, inclusive design, and scalable multi-channel toolkits