JESSE SIMON

Jesse Simon is a dynamic creative entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of fashion, entertainment, and creative strategy.

With a background in art curation and entertainment management from Columbia College Chicago, Jesse has built a career defined by innovation, cultural insight, and an instinctive ability to shape brand narratives that resonate across industries.

Jesse began his professional journey in the modeling world with Ford Models Chicago, quickly rising through the ranks to lead talent initiatives in New York and Los Angeles. As Co-Director of Ford LA and now Agency Director of LA Models, he developed and executed campaigns for global brands like YSL, Dior, and Levi's, while guiding top talent featured in Vogue, Dazed, and i-D.

Jesse co-founded Other Peoples Children (acquired by LA Models), a boundary-pushing art collective turned creative agency. As Chief Talent & Creative Officer, he led the agency's brand identity, creative partnerships, and strategic growth — transforming OPC into a go-to destination for clients seeking bold, culturally relevant campaigns and talent solutions.