jeffrey blum — CEO
Creative leader at the intersection of beauty, tech, and storytelling. Turn AI into advantage. At MAC Cosmetics, I'm leading the company's AI transformation — pioneering AI-powered retouching workflows with Flora.ai that deliver studio-quality beauty imagery at scale, partnering with Adobe to build Firefly plugins that automate creative workflows, and deploying AI agents that free designers to design instead of drudge. I've trained 90+ global MAC teams to build their own AI agents — empowering creatives to own their workflows, not depend on engineering. The work has a stage. I've spoken at Wharton about how AI is reshaping creative deadlines, empowering teams, and accelerating ideation — without losing the craft or the humanity behind the work. Before AI, I built things that last: • Led the redesign of 39 global MAC sites — from concept to launch in 40 markets • Created the first AR Virtual Try-On for lipstick in the industry • Built ELC's inaugural Design System — now used across 8+ brands • Founded and scaled a digital agency across 3 countries (Paris, NYC, Switzerland) I'm a creative leader who bridge strategy, design, and engineering — and I speak each fluently. My superpower? Finding the intersection where tech solves real creative problems. Currently exploring: What's next after beauty? Let's talk — if you're building something at the intersection of AI, creativity, and scale. [EXPERTISE] - Generative AI (Midjourney, Runway, Firefly, custom AI agents) - AI workflow design and orchestration - Creative direction and brand systems - Digital product and experience design - Design systems and scalable content ecosystems - Enterprise digital transformation - AI adoption strategy and change management - Creative tooling and internal platforms [DIFFERENTIATION] - Combines creative direction with systems-level thinking - Moves from concept to scalable implementation - Bridges creative, technical, and executive teams - Focuses on real-world adoption, not experimentation alone Brand Experience: about.com, Antik Denim, Black Ground Records (Universal Group), Bulgari, Caran D’ache, Chanel, Chopard, Concord Watches, Corcoran, Disney, Dreamworks, Easy Street Records, eBay, Ed Hardy, Genetic Denim, HYT Watches, Giant Step Records, ideeli.com, Krups, Laurel (Escada Group), Lazartigue Shampoo, M·A·C Cosmetics, Maurice Lacroix, Microsoft, Miramax, Montblanc, Motorola, NiftyThrifty.com, Piaget, Omega, Remy Martin, Smart, Star diamond, Steven Spielberg, Swatch, Swatch Group, TechnoMarine, The Foreign Legion, Totsy, Vilebrequin... and the list goes on.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Beauty Tech innovator specializing in AI-driven digital transformation and creative solutions.
Location: New York, New York, United States
Experience: 27 yrs 7 mos
Skills
- Ai Workflow Design And Orchestration
- Creative Direction
- Ai Adoption Strategy
- Creative Tooling
- Digital Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- User Experience Design
- Digital Marketing Strategy
Career Highlights
- Pioneered AI-powered creative workflows at MAC Cosmetics.
- Led redesign of 39 global MAC sites, enhancing user experience.
- Created the first AR Virtual Try-On for lipstick in the industry.
Work Experience
MAC Cosmetics
Global Director Digital & Ai Innovation (7 mos)
Global Director Digital Innovation (4 yrs 9 mos)
Director Global Digital Design (2 yrs 8 mos)
REJOUICE®
Partner (1 yr 4 mos)
We Make Something
Creative Director - Co Founder / Partner (6 yrs 4 mos)
Shutterfly, Inc.
Freelance - Senior Digital Art Director (Previously MyPublisher) (9 mos)
Sudler Digital / WPP
Freelance Senior Art Director (2 mos)
The Foreign Legion
Art Director - Freelance (4 yrs)
Adikt2.com
Art Director (2 yrs 6 mos)
e-native
Art / Creative Director (8 yrs 3 mos)
Brand DNA
Art Director - Paris (France) (2 yrs)
e-native
Art Director - New York (1 yr 7 mos)
Thirsty eye
Freelance designer (0 mo)
Chocolate Exquis
Art Director - New York (1 yr)
Swatch Group
Designer - New York (1 yr)
about.com
freelance designer (1 yr)
Education
Flash 5 Advanced Action Script at Motion Overtime - New York CIty
Web evening class at School of Visual Arts
College at Académie Charpentier
High School at Académie De Meuron (Switzerland)