# John Ross Thomas III

> Art Director + Stylist  | Creative Executions

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/johnrossthomasiii

I’m a multidisciplinary artist, art director, stylist, and performer based in San Francisco, with over 10 years of experience shaping fashion, product, and lifestyle projects across print, digital, and social platforms. I work hands-on with garments, sets, props, and imagery, guiding every detail from concept to final execution. Rooted in costume design and studio art, my practice blends visual storytelling, transformation, and a tactile understanding of materials. I bring a thoughtful balance of concept, craft, and collaboration to every project, creating work that is layered, striking, and fully realized in space, style, and experience.

## Work Experience
### Stylist + Art Director @ LuLu Artists Collective
Jan 2022 – Present
Art Director:
Collaborate with photographers, stylists, and digital techs to execute high-volume e-commerce and editorial shoots across multiple sets. Provide on-set direction for lighting, styling, model movement, and composition to meet creative briefs and timelines. Align on styling and asset needs in pre-production, and finalize image crops with light retouching to ensure brand consistency.

Stylist:
Lead pre-production meetings to define styling direction, timelines, and shoot logistics. Manage budgets and source props and wardrobe across multiple vendors. Style editorial and e-commerce sets, overseeing load-in, multi-scene execution, and wrap. Maintain clear communication with crews to ensure seamless shoot flow, while staying current on styling trends and visual aesthetics.

### Community Manager @ Four One Nine
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | San Francisco Bay Area

### Creative Director @ Sonoma Hills Farm
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Sonoma County, California, United States
Led the brand’s creative launch in 2020, directing all digital, print, packaging, and merchandise design. Managed social media growth, increasing followers by over 1,300% through organic content strategy. Directed and styled all visual content in collaboration with photographers, videographers, and designers, supporting 40+ retail partners with in-store and digital collateral. Curated monthly events alongside the Director of Experiences and oversaw brand collaborations. Developed brand voice in alignment with marketing, PR, and industry compliance.

### Art Director @ Goorin Bros., Inc.
Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco Bay Area
Art directed 12 monthly lifestyle campaigns, contributing to the brand’s highest-grossing year at $40M. Led creative strategy across photo, digital, and print by directing photographers, designers, and media teams. Shaped and maintained brand voice across all channels. Delivered high-quality visual assets on time and within budget, while tracking customer behavior and shopping trends. Traveled internationally for product research and inspiration, and adapted quickly to evolving creative needs.

### Senior Product Designer @ Goorin Bros., Inc.
Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco, California, United States
Led and executed all phases of design and production at the national brand level, including concept development, sketching, material sourcing, tech-pack creation, vendor communication, and final production. Attended seasonal line reviews to finalize cohesive collections across 21 retail stores and e-commerce. Designed and oversaw production of the Elevated Fashion line, consistently achieving 100% sell-through and averaging ~$100K in gross revenue. Traveled quarterly to factories to oversee development and production, working directly with suppliers and manufacturing partners. Continually developed expertise in innovative fabrics, textiles, and materials.

### Head Milliner & Custom Shop Manager @ Goorin Bros., Inc.
Jan 2014 – Jan 2018 | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

### Assistant Milliner @ The Santa Fe Opera
Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | Santa Fe, New Mexico Area


## Education
### Bachelor of Arts - BA in Costume Design
University of South Alabama


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/johnrossthomas3
- Portfolio: https://www.johnrossthomas.com

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Last updated: 2026-04-13