About Jelena
Strategy, marketing, and creative direction, held together
I work across brand strategy, marketing management, and creative direction, and I am interested in how those disciplines inform one another. My career has centred on positioning brands with analytical rigour, then translating that thinking into narrative, identity, and campaigns that feel considered rather than generic.
Across each engagement I focus on the connection between the strategic brief and the finished work, so that a brand's direction can be traced from first principles through to every touchpoint it creates.
How I work
Working principles
Analytical rigour, creative nuance
I bring a measured, evidence-led approach to positioning and planning, then apply creative judgement to shape how a brand is expressed. The two are never separate steps for me.
Narrative before identity
A brand identity should follow a clear story about what an organisation stands for. I develop that narrative first, so visual systems and campaigns carry meaning rather than decoration.
Collaboration toward lasting brands
I work closely with leadership, designers, and teams to build brand identities that are culturally relevant and designed to endure beyond a single campaign.
Open to select roles and advisory collaborations
If you have a role, project, or collaboration in mind, I would be glad to hear from you.
