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Jill Rakovitis
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I’ve built my career at the intersection of creativity and execution. For more than 15 years, I’ve worked across television, film, commercials, and branded content, turning creative ideas into something tangible. I started in costume design and styling, but the part of the work I’ve always loved most is the puzzle of making it all happen: the people, the details, the logistics, and the problem-solving that takes an idea from concept to reality.

Costume and styling are still a huge part of how I see and approach creative work. They taught me how to tell a story visually, understand what makes a brand feel like itself, obsess over the details that matter, and balance a great idea with the realities of actually executing it.

More recently, I’ve added a very different skill set to the mix through merchandise planning at Shinola. I work with forecasting, inventory, financial performance, product strategy, and cross-functional teams, which has given me a much stronger understanding of the business behind the creative.

I’m most excited by work that lets me bring all of that together: creative thinking, production, brand experience, and commercial strategy. I like complicated projects, smart collaboration, and finding a way to turn an idea into something people can actually see, experience, or connect with.