Jess Dunn is a Creative Director and Film Director known for building distinct visual worlds across brand and film. After surviving melanoma, she founded Shade New York, a sun-protective clothing brand, where she has served as Creative Director since 2023.
Her work is defined by a distinct point of view, whether developing a brand, building a campaign, or directing a shoot. She’s led teams of 15+, contributed to social videos reaching billions of views, and built a brand from idea to execution. Having worked across agency, editorial, and brand, Jess brings cultural relevance, purpose, and long-term thinking to her projects.
Before directing, Jess worked as a camera operator across film and television, including HBO’s Girls and Spike Lee’s BlacKkKlansman. She has also held leadership roles across post-production, most notably at Condé Nast.
