James Victore Presents:

Take This Job
Love It

A one day live event about work, life, and bucking the status quo. Come reclaim your creativity, ignite your path to personal greatness and access a higher level of badass-dom.

Coming FALL 2013

Introduction

“I wanted to make a symposium but all I could come up with was a revolution.”

Howdy, I'm excited to tell you about Take This Job and Love It. It's a one day symposium on creativity where I take you through the revolutionary idea that “Your work is a gift.” This is a big, life-changing shift in perspective. When you believe that your work is a gift, you approach it differently. It's no longer about client approval or a paycheck, but aspiring to make work that has meaning and purpose in your life—and meaning and purpose for your audience.

   TTJALI is the convergence of design and creative arts, personal development and social impact. I'm breaking the mold and creating a place for creative thinkers to reignite their passion in their business and in their lives—to dig deep into the fire that made you want to be a creator and fan those flames. Learn kickass skills and work through the hard questions on your path to personal greatness.

   This is a revolution. Join me. Designers, writers, artists, small-business owners, educators, anyone who wants to learn how to light up your career, harness your power, and make positive difference in the world,—this is for you!

James Victore is an author, designer, filmmaker, artist and firestarter who teaches creatives how to illuminate their individual gifts in order to achieve personal greatness. Described as “part Darth Vader, part Yoda,” James is widely known for his timely wisdom and impassioned views about design and it's place in the world. He reaches thousands online with his weekly Q+A video series and leads game-changing workshops and seminars that help creative types of all spheres live and work successfully. At the helm of his independently run design studio, James continually strives to make work that is sexy, strong and memorable; work that tows the line between the sacred and the profane.

   James’ work is being exhibited (right now) at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and is represented in the permanent collections of museums worldwide. His clients include Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Moet & Chandon, Aveda, TIME Magazine, Yohji Yamamoto, Esquire Magazine and The New York Times. Awards include an Emmy for television animation, and Gold and Silver Medals from the New York Art Director’s Club. His work was recently published in a monograph titled, Victore or, Who Died and Made You Boss? Victore teaches at the School of Visual Arts in NYC. He lives, loves and works in Brooklyn.

See James in action here: Q+A Tuesdays, AIGA San Fran talk

Buzz

“James Victore is a man of action. He believes that knowing about jazz and wine and auto-racing can make you a better designer. That graphic design is about experiences and stories and using your hands. That the best designs punch you in the gut – or, at the very least, stop you in your tracks.” – Jocelyn Glei, 99%

“His provocative style extends from his own work to how he encourages others.” – Karen Day, CoolHunting

“Guns blazing, James Victore speaks with audacity, candor, and unmatched intensity. His lectures abruptly inspire, offering not a passive call-to-action but a demand for change, promising to light a fire - not only in your heart, but also under your ass.” – Jenny Venn, Asst. Prof. of Art, Graphic Design, Univ. of Wyoming

“James sees, shares, and understands peoples' potential - and helps you build upon it; there's nothing quite like it.” – Scott Belsky, Behance and 99%

“James Victore tells it like he sees it, bringing his highly acclaimed art to life with compelling comments, lively stories and insightful experiences. His wit and wisdom are amazing.” – Gemma Gatti, CEO Portfolio Center

“When all was settled down yesterday evening, my wife looked at me and said, ‘You're different. You're happy.’ I swear I teared up there and then… And I thank you for changing my future.” – J.N., Washington, from the Dinner Series 2011

“I feel intoxicated from all the creative energy, passion and courage that was summoned everyday in Victore's studio. It was a privilege to fail successfully and repeatedly with all of you and I definitely left hungry for more!” – J.Z., Bogota, Colombia, from the Dinner Series 2011

Contact

Drop me a line. I'd love to hear from you! unicorn@jamesvictore.com