Story
Started as an artist
My father handed me a film camera and I fell in love with the darkroom. I worked as a graphic designer to pay for college and made that famous video.
Worked in advertising
I produced & edited TV commercials for multiple ad agencies, completed my master’s degree, and pulled off Do Not Hire Me.
Switched to tech
I pivoted into product design, but life turned sideways. My mom died from cancer and my dad from Alzheimer’s. Their deaths revealed that I had to find a purpose outside of corporate life.
What I’m up to now
Freelancing and living in Barcelona — a whole new take on life. I currently work at Petcademy
Recommendations
“He is at once reflective and engaging, all while bringing a design-thinking approach to working with people and teams.”
Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez
U.S. Congresswoman (NY-14)
“Without question, one of the most impressive and intelligent people I’ve ever worked with. Not just a doer but a thinker, and a highly sophisticated and seasoned one at that.”
David Yarus
Founder, JSwipe & mllnl
“He’s fearless. No matter what we threw at him, he jumped in head first. He’s a rare talent with a severe entrepreneurial drive.”
Joshua Smutko
Creative Director, Omelet
“Give him an idea and he’ll run with it, brainstorm with him and he’ll help make an idea unforgettable.”
Anna Villano
Creative Director, IntentLA
“Clearly a future thought leader, and a confident artist and strategist, Julian never failed to surprise and impress me. I can't wait to see what he does next.”
Sarah Anderson
Chief Creative Officer, Omlelet
Shoutout to my mom & dad.
They’d be proud.