Creative Direction · Brand Positioning

Premium Brands, Priced & Perceived Like It.

Creative direction, positioning, and content that lets premium lifestyle brands command premium prices, without ongoing management.

My Story / What I Do

Build the kind of brand presence that justifies your prices and earns long-term demand.

My focus is on:

  • Refining brand identity
  • Creating high-performing, intentional content
  • Building perception that supports premium pricing

No ongoing management.

Just clear strategy, direction, and execution.

My Story
Jo Maxwell, creative director, working from a sunlit studio
Jo MaxwellStudio, 2025

I've always been drawn to the details that shape perception.

The things people feel before they consciously notice them.

What started as a background in content creation gradually evolved into a deeper interest in branding, positioning, and customer experience. I became less interested in simply creating content, and more interested in why certain brands feel elevated, trusted, and memorable.

Over time, I found myself naturally focusing on the space between strategy and aesthetics: refining visual identity, shaping brand voice, and creating consistency across every touchpoint, from digital to in-person experience.

Today, my work centers around helping brands build cohesion and perceived value through content, positioning, and customer experience, helping them create stronger connection, demand, and long-term brand value.

I believe strong branding isn't about looking expensive. It's about creating an experience people remember.

Selected Work

Brands that moved from price-sensitive to premium-positioned.

Luxe Co.
Noserider Surf Club
Rooted Wellness
Cali Deep Feet
Get Good Face
Banana Lounge
Luxe Co.
Noserider Surf Club
Rooted Wellness
Cali Deep Feet
Get Good Face
Banana Lounge

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Featured Case Study

Luxe Co.

Creative Director · Brand Strategy

Luxe Co.Reel, 2025
Luxe Co. campaign moment, laptop on bouclé chair
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Luxe Co. branded retail bag with tissue-wrapped aftercare kit
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Luxe Co. embroidered service towel on a textured stone surface
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Luxe Co. organza spoolie aftercare pouch with branded card
Plate 06Aftercare
Luxe Co. therapist in branded uniform holding a service tray
Luxe Co.Service, 2025

Printables & Collateral

Print-ready brand kit: menus, business cards, loyalty & aftercare.

A library of designed, print-ready collateral that travels with the brand from salon to client. Tap any cover to flip through.

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Spray Tan Loyalty Card

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Overview

Brought on to reposition Luxe Co. as a premium beauty brand in a highly price-sensitive market, where similar services are offered at significantly lower price points.

My role focused on elevating both the digital presence and in-person experience to justify luxury pricing and build long-term brand value.

The Challenge

Lash and brow services in Bali are widely available at a fraction of Luxe Co.'s pricing. The challenge was to shift perception from "overpriced" to a brand that feels intentional, elevated, and worth the investment.

What I Led

Brand Elevation (Digital + Physical)

  • I.Refined visual identity across Instagram and brand assets
  • II.Designed menus, aftercare cards, and printed materials
  • III.Introduced luxury-focused service details (branded towels, trays, packaging)
  • IV.Ensured consistency between online presence and in-person experience

Content Strategy for Premium Positioning

  • V.Shifted content from promotional → authority, education, and brand storytelling
  • VI.Built content pillars around quality, technique, and client experience
  • VII.Positioned Luxe as a premium alternative in a saturated, low-cost market

Campaign Direction & Content Production

  • VIII.Directed a structured studio shoot to produce 3 months of strategic content
  • IX.Developed founder-led content to build trust and brand authority
  • X.Created campaigns focused on pricing justification, experience, and philosophy
  • XI.Built a content pipeline aligned with the launch of a second location

Conversion & Booking Flow

  • XII.Structured content to guide users toward booking decisions
  • XIII.Implemented automated responses to streamline inquiries and improve conversion
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Impact

Fully booked schedules and waitlists

Successful launch of spray tanning & blow bar services

High repeat client rate with consistent advance bookings

Luxe Co. evolved from a local service provider into a recognized premium brand, supported by a cohesive identity, elevated client experience, and content strategy designed to justify higher pricing and drive sustained demand.

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Featured Case Study

Noserider Surf Club

Content Strategy · Conversion-Focused Video

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Overview

Worked with Noserider Surf Club to create content that reinforces brand identity and drives demand for a premium product.

My role evolved from full-scope marketing support into a focused position creating high-performing video content designed for campaigns and conversions.

The Challenge

Noserider suits sit at a significantly higher price point than typical swimwear. The challenge was to shift focus from price to perceived value, positioning the brand as something customers want to be part of, not just purchase from.

What I Led

Brand & Identity-Driven Content

  • I.Created content centered around community, inclusivity, and belonging
  • II.Reinforced positioning as an alternative to traditional surf culture
  • III.Highlighted lifestyle moments over product-only content

Product Positioning Through Content

  • IV.Showcased real-life performance (wipeouts, movement, durability)
  • V.Reinforced the core message: suits that stay on
  • VI.Balanced emotional storytelling with functional proof

Large-Scale Content Structuring

  • VII.Worked with a large library of raw footage across campaigns and events
  • VIII.Transformed unstructured content into strategic short-form videos
  • IX.Created ad-ready videos and organic reels with distinct pacing

Conversion-Focused Video Creation

  • X.Produced short-form video designed to support paid campaigns
  • XI.Focused on strong hooks, emotional pull, fast pacing, retention
  • XII.Created variations tailored for ads and organic performance
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Content aligned with paid campaigns drove clear spikes in sales

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Increased engagement via community-led, identity-based content

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Strengthened positioning as a premium, performance-focused product

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Built a scalable system for turning raw footage into high-performing video

Impact

Noserider's content shifted from product-led to identity and performance-driven, reinforcing its value as a premium product while using video to support conversion during key campaigns.

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Additional Clients

More brands that grew perception, audience, and conversions.

Brand & Positioning

Rooted Wellness & Spa

Partnered with a holistic wellness and spa destination to build a cohesive digital presence: Instagram strategy, service-led content pillars, and visual direction that mirrors the calm, grounded experience clients walk into. Designed a launch-ready feed and collaborated on community-focused campaigns to expand local reach.

Content & Conversion

Cali Deep Feet

Transformed long-form educational class recordings into structured short-form content. Extracted key teaching moments to create engaging reels designed for training promotion and audience retention.

Get Good Face

Created 13 high-impact promotional reels using only static product imagery. Developed conversion-focused content despite limited assets, supporting product launches and sales campaigns.

Visual & Graphic Direction

Banana Lounge

Designed menus and promotional materials to create a cohesive and polished visual presence across customer touchpoints.

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Updated Menu

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Services

Three ways to raise your brand's perceived value.

01 ·

Brand Positioning & Creative Direction

Refining brand identity, visual direction, and content strategy to support premium positioning.

02 ·

Conversion-Focused Content

Short-form content designed to capture attention, strengthen brand perception, and support campaigns.

03 ·

Campaign & Launch Support

Strategy, content planning, and execution to elevate your brand and support growth.

Project-based only. No ongoing social media management.

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Contact · Project Inquiry

Tell me about your brand.

A 90-second qualifier so I can tell you honestly whether I can move the needle on your brand, and how.

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