What Others Have Said.
KT Walsh Media Research / Writer / Producer
Jack Crifasi is more than a creative director, he fills the shoes of leader, mentor, and collaborator. Jack leads teams with quiet calm and gentle delegation often absent in the fast paced Ad World. And you know what? It works. New teams thrive under this care, produce award winning work, and surpass potential. During my years working on the Chevrolet brand, I exceeded my goals with Jack's guidance, and he remains a mentor in my career. Jack is an adaptive leader, diligent creative mind, and a sage for advertisers.
Rob Van EP/ Senior Integrated Producer
"It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation for Jack “Jacks” Crifasi an exceptionally talented Creative Director with whom I have had the privilege of working for several years. “Jacks” is not only a master of his craft but also an individual whose quiet demeanor and engaging sense of humor make him an absolute joy to collaborate with.
“Jacks” is, first and foremost, a creative visionary. His ability to conceptualize unique, innovative ideas and execute them flawlessly has been a constant source of inspiration for everyone in the team. Whether it’s designing a brand campaign, developing a comprehensive creative strategy, or guiding the artistic direction of a project, “Jacks” consistently delivers work that stands out in both originality and impact. His creative instincts are impeccable, and he has an incredible talent for balancing aesthetic appeal with commercial viability.
One of “Jacks”’ defining traits is his soft-spoken nature, which is complemented by a calm and reassuring presence. In a fast-paced and sometimes high-pressure industry, he remains level-headed, approaching each challenge with thoughtful reflection and a quiet confidence. This quality has earned him the respect and admiration of his peers and team members, who look to him not only for creative leadership but also for mentorship and support.
I would also like to note that recently, “Jacks” has fully embraced his true first name—an important step that reflects his growth both personally and professionally. It’s a testament to his authenticity and his continuous evolution as an artist and leader.
In conclusion, I cannot recommend Jacks highly enough. He is a brilliant Creative Director, a kind and thoughtful leader, and someone who brings out the best in those around him. I am confident that “Jacks” will continue to inspire and succeed in any endeavor he pursues."
Kathy Speck Creative Director
"Jack and I spent three years partnered together at Commonwealth, working on Chevy Trucks, and I gotta say those were three amazing years. Jack is great at coming up with good ideas and figuring out how to make them into even better ideas. He is also a great partner to help manage a big piece of business. Now, running the Chevy Truck group means managing a whole herd of people, right? Well, Jack was a great mentor to the young'uns, and a helpful guide to those who'd been in the biz for awhile. He's smart, creative, funny and an all-around good guy. You want him with you on the tough projects. He does his fair share of the work and then some - the dude never stops thinking. I was lucky to have him as a partner. Any company would be lucky to have him on their team."
Cameron McIntosh Senior Copywriter
"This man can truly do it all. Concept, craft, art direct, design, freehand draw and he's even written better headlines than this copywriter. Not only is he immensely talented; he's an absolute gem of a human being. I've never met anyone who had anything bad to say about Jack and for good reason. He's a great partner, a great mentor and he's a top-notch creative problem solver. He's inspires those around him and always leads by example. This business needs more Jack Crifasi's."
Jig-zed dPa'wo Associate Director Experience Design
"Smart. Funny. And more often than not, the best creative in the room. Never lacking great ideas. Full of insight, he has a knack for helping ideas find their better nature. A talent that goes equally for helping nurture creatives. You won’t find a more generous mentor. Clients love him. Those lucky enough to work with him adore him. It’s kind of unfair. He’s sort of a freak talent that has everyone from the planners to the top brass clamoring for his thoughts. So it’s only reasonable that he would be given the stature of Gandhi so we wouldn’t all have to look upon this giant with giant ideas. Because Jack is a giant who is kind enough to let us stand on his shoulders, even though we probably shouldn’t, it looks a bit ridiculous."
Steve Kerry ECD
Jack is one of those creatives who can truly do it all... and really well... but also do with a smile. A passionate Creative Director that strives for great work. I had the great pleasure of working with Jack at Leo Burnett and he instantly became a mentor of mine. If you're considering hiring Jack, don't wait, jump on the opportunity because he's one of the great ones!
Gabriella Kostadinovski Producer
Jack was one of the first Creatives I was lucky enough to work with when I started my career. He is extremely talented in everything he does, and he does it with ease and a smile on his face. He is a source of knowledge and inspiration for everyone he works with. Even being in a different department than Jack, he was still someone I could go to for guidance, encouragement, and someone I could look up to. He is constantly working and thinking to make everything he does, the best it can be. He is a great team player, leader, problem solver, and to top things off, a great person in and out of work who people adore.
I could not recommend Jack enough if I tried. It has been an absolute pleasure working with Jack the last few years. Anyone would be lucky to work with him and be able to experience everything he has to bring to the table. He will do great things, even more than he already has.