Jay Giraldo is a seasoned design professional with extensive experience in various leadership and creative roles within the advertising and design industries. Currently serving as Design Director at ELA Advertising since July 2024, Jay has concurrently worked as a freelance Art/Design Director since April 2022. Previous roles include Senior Designer at The Martin Agency, Senior Designer at Siegel+Gale, and Senior Designer at Showtime Networks Inc., among others. Jay's career features significant contributions as an Art Director at Exposure and culminated with a role as Brand Designer at Nike. Jay holds a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design from the School of Visual Arts and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Suffolk County Community College.