Jeff Kissel

Jeff Kissel

I bring brands to life through cinematic storytelling, emerging technology, and creative production - from concept to final delivery.

Based in Chicago

About

Jeff Kissel, creative director and filmmaker
Jeff Kissel, creative director and filmmaker

I’m a creative director and filmmaker with more than a decade of experience creating visual work for recognized brands across consumer, fashion, lifestyle, and product. My work spans film, photography, motion, 3D, and AI, with experience across every stage of the creative process — from concept through production and post.


I’m drawn to ideas that can be pushed visually. Whether I’m directing, shooting, editing, building in 3D, or developing new AI workflows, I’m focused on creating work that feels considered, distinctive, and built for the brand.

Experience

Company

role

Year

Rust-Oleum

Associate Creative Director

2023-Present

Rust-Oleum

Associate Creative Director

2023-Present

Groupon

Senior Content Producer

2021-2023

Groupon

Senior Content Producer

2021-2023

OpticsPlanet

Video Producer

2018-2021

OpticsPlanet

Video Producer

2018-2021

Beachwaver Co.

Video Production Coordinator

2015-2018

Beachwaver Co.

Video Production Coordinator

2015-2018

CAPABILITIES

Creative direction, production, post, and emerging technology—bringing ideas from concept through final delivery.

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CREATIVE DIRECTION & PRODUCTION

From concept through production, I develop and execute visual content built around clear ideas, strong storytelling, and polished craft.

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

DIRECTING

LIGHTING

CREATIVE DIRECTION

CINEMATOGRAPHY

ON-SET PRODUCTION

CREATIVE DIRECTION & PRODUCTION

From concept through production, I develop and execute visual content built around clear ideas, strong storytelling, and polished craft.

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

DIRECTING

LIGHTING

CREATIVE DIRECTION

CINEMATOGRAPHY

ON-SET PRODUCTION

AI & CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY

Building creative workflows that combine generative AI with traditional production, design, and post-production to create high-quality content efficiently and at scale.

GENERATIVE IMAGE

AI CREATIVE WORKFLOWS

CONTENT SYSTEMS

GENERATIVE VIDEO

PROMPT DEVELOPMENT

SCALABLE ASSET PRODUCTION

AI & CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY

Building creative workflows that combine generative AI with traditional production, design, and post-production to create high-quality content efficiently and at scale.

GENERATIVE IMAGE

AI CREATIVE WORKFLOWS

CONTENT SYSTEMS

GENERATIVE VIDEO

PROMPT DEVELOPMENT

SCALABLE ASSET PRODUCTION

POST-PRODUCTION & 3D

Taking projects through the finish with editing, motion, visual effects, and 3D—combining live-action and digital elements into polished final content.

VIDEO EDITING

VISUAL EFFECTS

COLOR & FINISHING

MOTION GRAPHICS

3D / CGI

COMPOSITING

POST-PRODUCTION & 3D

Taking projects through the finish with editing, motion, visual effects, and 3D—combining live-action and digital elements into polished final content.

VIDEO EDITING

VISUAL EFFECTS

COLOR & FINISHING

MOTION GRAPHICS

3D / CGI

COMPOSITING

FAA-LICENSED DRONE PILOT

Licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration to fly drones commercially. FAA Pilot License issued May 2024.

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