Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
Additional Information
Timeline
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Jared 'Ruse' Weitzman

Jared 'Ruse' Weitzman

Dallas,TX

Summary

Ruse is originally from Philadelphia but has developed his agency over the past 10 years in Brooklyn, NY but has recently moved to Dallas, TX.

Ruse has years of high-level experience in a plethora of industries including but not limited to: music, sports, fashion, food, products, and television.

In 2016 Ruse was fortunate to win his first Emmy award for Directing and Producing an on-air campaign for 'The NY Mets & The Yankees'. The following year in 2017 he did another campaign and once again won an Emmy- but this time bringing home a 'Promax Gold' award as well.

In 2021 Ruse became the creative director for the popular NY restaurant and brand, 'Sweet Chick'.

In 2022 Ruse went on to also become the official Creative Director of 'Mike's Hot Honey'. When Ruse joined MHH their company was valued at 20 million dollars and just one year later MHH is now valued at 40 million dollars- largely due to improved creative.

Ruse continues to direct/produce numerous commercials every year, has begun to hire staff for his budding agency, and looks to find a new place for him to plant his feet as Creative Director.



Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO

Ruse Studios
10.2013 - Current

RUSE Studios is run independently by 2x Emmy Award Winning Director, Producer, & Editor- Jared "Ruse" Weitzman.



Past Clients include: McDonalds, Comcast, Showtime, Google, Patron, Tribune Media, Roc Nation, The Mets/The Yankees, Conde Nast, Starter, Genius, Afro Punk Fest, XO, Complex, MTV, Theory, LVMH, Tidal, Sweet Chick, Mike's Hot Honey and many more.

Creative Director

Mike's Hot Honey
11.2022 - 12.2023

When I began Mike's Hot Honey was a household name but it was valued at 20 million dollars- when I left a year later it was valued at 40 million dollars which was greatly influenced by improved creative direction.


As the creative director I made all high-level creative decisions; I was in charge first and foremost in creating all design, film, 3D, and merchandise assets.


I also oversaw the creation of creative assets from outside vendors and my large database of creatives that I have built over the years spanning every industry.


I also oversaw a very large collaboration between MHH and UTZ potato chips that led to a huge increase in revenue.

Creative Director

Sweet Chick
10.2021 - 02.2023

As the creative director I made all high-level creative decisions; I was in charge first and foremost in creating all design, film, 3D, and merchandise assets.


I also oversaw the creation of creative assets from outside vendors and my large database of creatives that I have built over the years spanning every industry.


I was lead creative on various collaborations and directed multiple commercials.

Senior Video Editor

Malka Media Group & Showtime Sports
11.2018 - 12.2019

I worked as a senior video editor for Showtime Sports and Showtime Boxing.


I was responsible for leading teams, editing TV shows, commercials, trailers, and more.


Projects ranged from creating entire episodes of 'Showtime All Access' to creating an entirely 3D title sequence for one of Showtimes biggest documentary movies that year.

Video Editor

InSync Plus
04.2011 - 09.2011

While in college I worked as a video editor and was responsible for cutting theatrical movie trailers as well as DVD release movie trailers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Arts W/ A Focus in 3D Animation And Design

Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY
04.2014

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Brand Management
  • Creative Problem-solving
  • Graphic Design
  • 3D Design
  • Directing/Video Production
  • Product Design
  • Merch Design

Accomplishments

-2016 EMMY Award Winner-

Ruse Directed, Produced, and Edited an on-air campaign for the NY Mets & the NY Yankees.


-2017 EMMY Award Winner-

Ruse Directed, Produced, and Edited another on-air campaign for the NY Mets & the NY Yankees.

Additional Information

-Adobe Photoshop

-Adobe Premiere

-Adobe After Effects

-Adobe InDesign

-Adobe Illustrator

-Canva

-Procreate

-Microsoft Teams / Slack

-All Microsoft Office Products


3D Software:

-Blender

-Maya

-Zbrush

-Meta Quest VR

-Spark AR Studio


Timeline

Creative Director

Mike's Hot Honey
11.2022 - 12.2023

Creative Director

Sweet Chick
10.2021 - 02.2023

Senior Video Editor

Malka Media Group & Showtime Sports
11.2018 - 12.2019

CEO

Ruse Studios
10.2013 - Current

Video Editor

InSync Plus
04.2011 - 09.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Arts W/ A Focus in 3D Animation And Design

Pratt Institute
Jared 'Ruse' Weitzman