Cole James-Pérez
- New York, NY
- colejp5w@gmail.com
Summary
Art director and concept creator born and raised in New York City, the grandson of two painters, with a French mother and a Puerto Rican father. Grew up on set with a mother working as a creative director in fashion. Parsons graduate in Journalism & Design (2026); founder and creative director of Lost Story.
Experience
Olas Wellness
Freelance Art Direction
2026 – Present
- Concept, copy and art direction for We All Have a Reflection, a campaign built on water and reflection.
Lost Story
Founder and Creative Director
2024 – Present
Baron & Baron
Art Director Intern
2025 – 2026
- Image research for Zara Man SS26: the designer behind the scenes, then bodies in movement.
- Zara × Zoë, Rebel Elegance: a campaign concept built on one line, tell your own story.
Atelier Fina
Freelance Assistant Art Direction
2024 – Present
Maia James Muller
Freelance Assistant Art Direction / Photo Research
2022 – Present
Consulate Films
Intern
2025
Craig McDean
4th Assistant
2025
A Young Solution
Freelance Assistant Art Direction
2024
Jack Studios
Freelance Production Assistant
2024
Moxie Productions
Freelance Production Assistant
2023
Jean-Georges / Indochine
Host
2022 – 2026
Education
The New School / Parsons
Journalism & Design, Minor in Communication Design
2024 – 2026
St. John’s University
Communication Design
2022 – 2024
Skills
- Creative:
- Concept design, visual storytelling, graphic design, photo research
- Production:
- On-set assisting, stills editing, production assisting
- Software:
- InDesign, Keynote, Microsoft Office, Google Docs
- Working style:
- Creative problem solver, adaptable and quick to learn, strong in collaborative teams