Jhanée Finlayson Artist/ Creative Director

About me

My name is Jhanée Finlayson and I am a Bahamian based in Florence. I am a graduate of Polimoda with a Master’s degree in Creative Direction. It is an intensive program that focuses on marketing, communication, design principles, event planning, brand architecture and trend forecasting. I also had the privilege to be mentored by the former Global Creative Director of Puma, Torsten Hochstetter. I have a background in Fine Art. In 2018 I graduated from Leeds Arts University with a Bachelor’s (Hons.) degree in Fine Art with a specialization in painting. After receiving this degree, I’ve worked as the assistant of the director of the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas, Amanda Coulson and the studio assistant of Bahamian artist, Sue Bennett Williams.

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Projects

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The LoverThis Photoshoot is about the Lover archetype. I took inspiration from Josephine Baker. I wanted to look at the attention one gets while having a career that encourages the male gaze and exoticism. The Moodboard, styling and art direction was developed by me. Model: Dea Adryanna
KenechiThis is the work of my final project at Polimoda. The assignment was to create a concept and business plan for a new brand. I decided to create a brand that would merge the worlds of contemporary fine art and fashion.
BIBA Rebranding ProjectThis is a rebranding project assigned to the MA Creative Direction students at Polimoda in 2021. I was assigned Biba to make into a contemporary fashion label. The goal of the rebranding was to focus on the life of Barbara Hulanicki post Biba.

Work history

Visual & Digital InternThe Creative Exchange Agency

Feb 2022New York, United StatesInternship

Work with the Visual Director to create, design and implement engaging social media campaigns and content, including photo and video editing. Upload content to relevant social media platforms. Assist in generating platform-specific copy .Assist in the sourcing and organization of artist content. Organize and archive digital images and videos .Monitor analytics to identify viable ideas for future campaigns. Regularly analyze and report on the activity of companies’ social media platforms. Regularly observe and report on the online activity of relevant organizations. Update client database system (CRM). Assist agents and director with industry research projects. Assist production team with in-office model castings. Assist all callers and visitors in a courteous and professional manner. Assist in office administrative duties

ArtistSelf Employed

May 2018Florence, ItalyFull Time

Recent Graduate of Leeds Arts University with a BA (hons) Fine Art degree. Specializes in painting, woodwork, photography and has proficient knowledge in Adobe Suite software, Microsoft software and social media. A very passionate worker and thrives to excel and learn in any work environment.

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Skills

Photography
Creative Arts
Adobe Premiere/photoshop/indesign
Microsoft Office
Fashion Branding
Creative Direction
Marketing
Fashion
Trend Forecasting
Curation

Education

Masters in Creative DirectionPolimoda

Sep 2019 - May 2021Italy

Masters degree program in Florence,Italy that focuses on management, creative marketing, fashion design principles, event planning, brand architecture and trend forecasting. This program includes a mentorship with The Global Creative Director of Puma, Torsten Hochstetter.

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Fine Art Leeds Arts University

Aug 2015 - May 2018Leeds, United Kingdom

Graduated with 2.1 • Specialized in Painting • Participated in six exhibitions while attending • Final practice and dissertation focuses on the impact of gender norms embedded in her family.

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