JR Curley
Fractional Creative Leader
Team Builder
Strategic Partner
Corporate Problem-Solver
Fractional Creative Leader
Team Builder
Strategic Partner
Corporate Problem-Solver
MEET JR CURLEY — CREATIVE LEADERSHIP ADVISOR AND IN-HOUSE TRANSFORMATION EXPERT
JR Curley is an award-winning creative executive and trusted advisor with a proven track record of building and transforming in-house teams at global brands. Known for his thoughtful leadership and operational clarity, JR has led creative organizations at companies like FabFitFun, BCG, and PwC, driving brand evolution, process innovation, and cross-functional excellence.
He has shared his insights on creative leadership and transformation through speaking engagements with Google, IHAF, ArtCenter College of Design, and continues to guide companies through pivotal growth and change with a calm, collaborative approach.
Team Development
----------------------------Creative Team Coaching
Build creative teams that are confident, collaborative, and capable of scaling.
In-House Team Building
Whether you're growing fast or just getting started, I help shape teams that work well together, think strategically, and deliver consistently.
Operational Excellence
----------------------------Process & Workflow Audits
Streamline how your creative team works without
sacrificing quality.
Creative Department Restructuring
From intake to delivery, I identify what's slowing your team down and implement systems that support both creativity and efficiency.
Leadership Support
----------------------------Business Education for Creative Performance
Bridge the gap between business needs and creative execution.
Executive Advising
I work directly with founders, CMOs, and creative leads to unlock the full value of your in-house team and align them with broader business goals.
Change Management
----------------------------Creative Team Shifts
Lead through moments of transformation with clarity and confidence.
Embedded Leadership Sprints
When your business evolves with new leadership, reorgs, or pivots, I guide your creative team through the transition so you don’t lose momentum
or morale.
Laura Tu
PwC
Strategy Director
The way JR sets a clear vision, empowers his teams to innovate and supports them to do more, makes him an outstanding leader. Any organization looking to grow talent and boost creativity would be greatly benefit from having JR on board.
Danielle Presswood
Lakewood Learning
HR Business Partner
JR Curley was hands down the best boss/mentor I've come across. Working with JR has forever changed my outlook on working, and the corporate world. He is an amazing leader, listener and most importantly a fantastic
problem solver!
Tammy Drost
CEO/Founder
The Business 360 Method
His leadership style is a natural balance of strategy, business acumen, analytics and creativity. JR's ability to swiftly analyze the big picture and understand each stakeholder's needs allows him to respond with a project plan, subject matter experts and a carefully crafted team designed to deliver custom solutions that stand the test of time.
Brant Henne
PTC
Director of Content Strategy
JR Curley is professional, courteous, and possesses the diplomatic acumen of a United Nations ambassador. These skills, combined with his strong ability to motivate and manage individual contributors make JR a valuable asset. JR was a pleasure to work for, thanks to his ability to manage and control day to day operations of his department, allowing his designers to be as productive and energetic as possible.
This isn’t a sales pitch, it’s a mutual discovery call to explore your current creative or operational challenges. I’ll ask thoughtful questions, share a few initial impressions, and together we’ll see if my approach aligns with your needs. Whether we move forward or not, you’ll walk away with greater clarity on what your team may need next.