About Jeff Hale

Currently… Head of design at Walrus NYC

As Head of Design at Walrus NYC, Jeff exploits his deep knowledge of niche manufacturers, forgotten techniques,
and new technologies to make design tangible for our clients.

Prior to Walrus, Jeff operated his own design consultancy in Portland, Oregon, where he partnered with
brands including Nike, Starbucks, Tabasco, General Mills, NASCAR, ESPN, MTVNetworks, Giorgio Armani,
The Islands of the Bahamas, and Edrington International.

His award-winning work spans a range of disciplines including packaging, brand identity, naming, signage and
wayfinding, editorial, and illustration. Jeff also taught design and typography at RISD, Brown University,
Rhode Island College, Portland State University, and PNCA.