With roots tracing back 6 generations of artist (great great + Uncle: Alfons Von Cramer), Mark Jacobs is a contemporary artist based in Santa Monica, CA. Born in Turkey and having lived on 5 continents and experienced countless cultures, he draws his inspiration from both his travels and his dual-life as a successful graphic artist, serving as Creative Director and Chief Creative Officer for several major consumer brands. Mark combines these experiences and disciplines to encompass his creative works. Frequent travel both domestic and abroad fuel his social commentary and feed his motivation.
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Over 25 years of brand development, marketing, design, and event production experience across multiple platforms including CPG, Functional Beverages, Energy, Alcohol, Apparel, CBD/Cannabis, Beauty, BioTech, Natural Products, and Fine Art.
Early years in Los Angeles included running the door at the top clubs, serving as ACD at a boutique Los Angeles ad agency and starting a clothing company from scratch, growing it to 250+ stores nationally and internationally leading to its IPO – all within five years.
More recently helming two internationally distributed premium apparel lines and an exclusive hair extension line serving as President and Creative Director. Mark also does multiple art showings each year, donating a portion of proceeds to select charities.
Launching Ignite International, as Creative Director - establishing the brand story, look and feel, packaging as well as the brand launch event and subsequent major brand celebrations with A-List talent and capturing 50 Million+ impressions in less than 24 hours - and over 3 Billion impressions that year. Spearheading the UK launch of the brand, working with local agencies on ad launch and brand launch event in London. Took on the role of Senior VP of Marketing and lead global efforts for the companies portfolio of product including, energy drinks, alcohol, hard seltzer, CBD, cannabis, apparel and more.
Career Highlights
• Partnering with actor Don Cheadle, created a nationally recognized charitable fundraiser for victims of Hurricane Katrina.
• Launched a music sponsorship program for emerging artist in rock, rap, etc. as well as fostering partnerships with biggest labels in the world.
• Produced events, fashion shows, photoshoots in Los Angeles, New York, London, Las Vegas, Miami, Dallas, Chicago and many points in between. The pinnacle being a fashion show on the top floor of the newly completed One World Trade Center building with benefits going to charity.
• Ongoing participation in Art With A Cause art show, benefitting Freedom United Foundation
• Partnering with actor Don Cheadle, created a nationally recognized charitable fundraiser for victims of Hurricane Katrina.
• Launched a music sponsorship program for emerging artist in rock, rap, etc. as well as fostering partnerships with biggest labels in the world.
• Produced events, fashion shows, photoshoots in Los Angeles, New York, London, Las Vegas, Miami, Dallas, Chicago and many points in between. The pinnacle being a fashion show on the top floor of the newly completed One World Trade Center building with benefits going to charity.
• Ongoing participation in Art With A Cause art show, benefitting Freedom United Foundation
