JESSE MICHAEL
HAYES
creative director
As the founder of Anansi Hayes Media, and its lead designer and creative director of over 15 years, Hayes has uplifted unique voices doing important work, from visionary small businesses to creatives and thought leaders. He worked directly with pop icon Carly Simon to develop her first official brand identity, website and legacy line. He has crafted innovative campaigns for hip-hop legends Digital Underground and original artwork for the Estate of Vince Guaraldi. His diverse corporate and non-profit clients include TEDx, MIT, NAACP, the Shinnecock Nation, and more
Hayes is also a published author, award-nominated filmmaker, and a songwriter with a top-ten hit in Japan to his credit. If he’s got any free time he’s liking sitting by the fire with a cup of tea and a good book or a scary movie. Above all, Hayes is a devoted husband and father of three near-adults.