The Guardian: The Future of Work
2022
Working with Wild Studio, I created a series of illustrations intended to shed a light on the future of work in the post covid age.
The spot was commisioned by The Guardian in partnership with HP.
The spot was commisioned by The Guardian in partnership with HP.
Credits
CLIENT
The GuardianSTUDIO
WildCREATIVE DIRECTION
Daniel SymonsPRODUCTION
Ed EmsleyDESIGN
Jay QuerciaFacebook: Dimensions
2020
Meta was looking to create an engaging sci fi epic in order to highlight a new set of features to promote responsible innovation.
I illustrated and art directed this spot about a childlike fellow traveling through dimensions to visit alien worlds.
I illustrated and art directed this spot about a childlike fellow traveling through dimensions to visit alien worlds.
Credits
CLIENT
MetaCREATIVE DIRECTION
Adam AvillaJosh Parker
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Jeff BlodgettART DIRECTION
Jay QuerciaANIMATION DIRECTION
Josh ParkerPRODUCTION
Nikki MaserASSOCIATE PRODUCER
Eden CooneyEDITOR
Talia St. Clair2D ANIMATION
Jake Pryor3D ANIMATION
Terren KrietzmanADD’L ILLUSTRATION
Robert WallaceBryan Lee
Meta: More Together
2020
Working with Oddfellows, I art directed an infinite loop meant to bring joy to people’s lives during difficult times.
The loop was featured on the Facebook App homepage.
The loop was featured on the Facebook App homepage.
Credits
PRODUCTION
Erica KellyKaitlyn Mahoney
ART DIRECTION
Jay QuerciaDESIGN
Jay QuerciaCaroline Choi
ANIMATION
Nicole StaffordTony Holz
Blue Point: Oktoberfest Packaging
2020
In the midst of a vast rebranding effort, Blue Point and Bardo Industries asked me to reimagine the packaging for their Oktoberfest beer.
Responding to their brief, I created a tileable pattern, as well as a featured illustration that could be used on all the Oktoberfest products.
Responding to their brief, I created a tileable pattern, as well as a featured illustration that could be used on all the Oktoberfest products.
Credits
Nest: Brand Illustrations
2017-2021
Working with Google, I had the opportunity to lead illustration for the Nest brand.
The following are a selection of illustrations that highlight the energy savings users experience using their smart thermostat(s).
The following are a selection of illustrations that highlight the energy savings users experience using their smart thermostat(s).
Credits
CLIENT
Google NestCREATIVE DIRECTION
Kasia Wyser-PratteWill Ward
Minji Kim
Jill Russell
PRODUCTION
Teanne PhamILLUSTRATION
Jay QuerciaCOPYWRITER
Amalie BrittonINFO / BACKGROUND
With 15+ years as a commercial artist, Jay's style is at once whimsical and mischievous. Crafting a visual language from simplified form and light, he melds graphic sensibility with dynamic personality.
Jay holds a BFA from UCONN and has pursued programs at SVA, Gobelins L’Ecole de L’Image and The Concept Design Academy.
In 2016, he helped to establish the Portland arm of Oddfellows. Most recently, he's worked as a background artist on Solar Opposites and Captain Fall. He is currently working as a location designer at Disney TVA.
He's also a moderator of Wine After Coffee, and has served as a judge for The Motion Awards.
In 2016, he helped to establish the Portland arm of Oddfellows. Most recently, he's worked as a background artist on Solar Opposites and Captain Fall. He is currently working as a location designer at Disney TVA.
CONTACT
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SELECT CLIENTS
Adobe
Adult Swim
Blue Point Brewing
Cartoon Network
Disney
Hulu
Lyft
Meta
MoMa
Monacle Magazine
Netflix
Nickelodeon
Nike
Refinery 29
Sony
TED
Wired Uk
PRESS
Abduzeedo
Alt-Foundry
Animation World
Beautiful Decay
Beautiful Pixels
Catsuka
Communication Arts
Endgadget
From Up North
Grain Edit
How Magazine
Hypebeast
Kotaku
Polygon
PSFK
Psst! Pass it On
Motionographer
Motion Served
Site Inspire
Sixteen X Nine
Stash Magazine
Typography Served
We Love Typography
Vice
AWARDS
D&AD Awards -
Yellow Pencil, 2024
Graphite Pencil, 2024
Wood Pencil x3, 2024
ADC Awards -
Best of Discipline, 2024
Gold Cube x2, 2024
Silver Cube, 2024
Bronze Cube, 2024
Additional Recognition -
Shorty Award x3, 2024
Andy Award, 2024
Motion Award, 2020
Motion Award, 2017
Gold & Silver Bass Award, 2016
Webby Award, 2013
One Show Award Interactive, 2013
FWA Site of the Day, 2011
Pixel Award, 2011
W3 Award, 2011