Jacqueline Jones

Jacqueline Jones has a diverse range of work experience spanning over a decade. Jacqueline most recently held the position of Senior Creative Director at Wizards of the Coast since July 2022. Prior to that, they served as Creative Director for Magic: the Gathering from May 2021 to July 2022.

Before joining Wizards of the Coast, Jacqueline worked at Blue Sky Studios for numerous roles. As a Senior Manager of Production from October 2019 to April 2021, they played a key role in reimagining the studio's identity and creating a new short film program. Jacqueline also served as Production Manager for the animated feature film "Spies in Disguise" from December 2017 to October 2019, where they introduced a show communication strategy to empower the crew. Additionally, Jacqueline held the positions of Production Supervisor for both the Finishing Pipeline (July 2012 to December 2017) and the Character Pipeline (August 2011 to July 2012), where they managed global oversight and creative scope, respectively. Jacqueline also served as an Associate Production Manager for Design (January 2010 to August 2011) and Production Coordinator for Lighting and Compositing (September 2008 to January 2010) at Blue Sky Studios, overseeing concept design and department inventory. Jacqueline began their career in the entertainment industry as a Production Assistant for Design (November 2006 to September 2008) at Blue Sky Studios.

Prior to Blue Sky Studios, Jacqueline briefly worked as an Administrative Assistant at Charlex in 2006. Jacqueline also gained experience as a Production Assistant in the wardrobe department at Picturehouse Productions and Miramax Films in 2005.

Overall, Jacqueline Jones has a strong background in creative direction, production management, and team leadership within the animation and entertainment industry.

Jacqueline Jones completed their education in a chronological order. In 2002, they attended the Fashion Institute of Technology and obtained an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree in Fashion/Apparel Design, which they completed in 2004. Following this, they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Art History at Purchase College, SUNY from 2004 to 2006. Jacqueline'seducational journey continued with a Master of Science (MS) degree in Strategic Communication at Columbia University, which they completed in 2014.

In addition to their formal education, Jacqueline Jones has also obtained certifications outside of their academic studies. In 2020, they obtained a Disney Leadership Essentials Certification from The Walt Disney Company. Moreover, they earned a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from USF Corporate Training and Professional Education in May 2021.