about G&I
Gilchrist & Ivy represents artists and places exceptional talent for companies and nonprofits. We approach every partnership the same way: we listen, we understand what you actually need, and we deliver results that last. For organizations, that means candidates who do the job and stay. For artists, that means real opportunities—exhibitions, brand deals, sales—not just strategy sessions. We are thorough, we check the boxes, and we show up when it matters.
ArtistS
We offer portfolio development and career strategy for creatives exploring new directions, along with full management representation for a select few ready to fully commit. This includes everything from rebranding and custom websites to contract negotiation, first gallery placements, and long-term career planning. If you’re ready for your creative shift or to build something bigger, we’re here to move with you.
professionals
We place the right people, from mid-level creative roles to C-suite leadership, for companies and nonprofits that understand culture is foundational. Whether you are scaling your team, making a critical executive hire, or need market insights to understand what competitive talent looks like, we act as a strategic partner. Confidential, intentional, and grounded in the belief that the right hire doesn’t just fill a seat, it protects what you’ve built and shapes what comes next.
MEET THE FOUNDER
I was born an artist. Studied film in Chicago, spent nearly a decade working in production in LA, then transitioned to operations and HR at a major media company. That is where recruiting found me. But the truth is, every job I have ever had came through relationships and reputation—not applications, not cold outreach. Trust built over time.
Since then, I have placed C-suite executives and built teams I am incredibly proud of—from major Fortune 500s to founder-led startups who trusted me with their first critical hire. The artists I represent at the management level trust me because they have seen how I work. We have built real relationships, sometimes over years. My network includes the people who write your favorite commercials, edit the films you love, and create the campaigns you share. I know them because I met them in real life—working alongside them or through recruiting projects that became genuine friendships.
My heart lies in nonprofit and mission-driven work, so I have always served on nonprofit boards—including five years with Covenant House California. Lately, I have been building relationships on a global scale, expanding the work to London and beyond.
I built Gilchrist & Ivy because I believe this work is deeply personal. It is human to human. When you get the hire right, it shapes culture, protects mission, and moves everything forward. I lead with honesty and integrity, and people know they can count on me.
I’d be disconnected from all social media, living in the countryside of England getting extremely good at gardening.
Baking! I love making a loaf from scratch.
Both have their perks! But for me personally .. NYC all the way.
Oat milk latte - so basic but effective.
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MEET OUR TEAM
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HEAD OF BRAND & STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Jaclyn is a New York native with over a decade of experience in marketing, digital strategy, and client experience. Her work spans both the technical and creative sides of the industry; she loves project management, scalable systems, marketing operations, brand positioning, and strategic partnerships.
She works closely with fashion, lifestyle, and emerging brands to develop internal systems and external collaborations that feel natural, thoughtful, and aligned for everyone involved. Jaclyn is known for bringing organization and clarity to creative environments and for helping ideas move from concept to execution. She splits her time between New York and Switzerland, working with talent and brands across international markets.
Jaclyn is a New York–based creative who splits her time between the Hudson Valley and Switzerland. Her work moves across brand strategy, strategic partnerships, digital systems, and cultural positioning, with branding as the red thread. Drawn to fashion, music, and the mechanics of social influence, she approaches everything with a sense of taste and intention. When she’s not building, she’s watching a movie or catching up on every HBO and Netflix show ever made.
OUR SERVICES
Gilchrist & Ivy specializes in traditional recruiting and artist representation, working with creative agencies, mission-driven nonprofits, and culture-driven organizations.
Led by a former multidisciplinary artist, we bring a deep understanding of both talent and teams. For organizations, we build aligned, high-performing teams. For creatives, we act as your manager, agency, and strategic partner.
Whether you’re scaling leadership or stepping into your next creative chapter, we move with you—protecting the roles you fill and the culture behind them.
TRADITIONAL RECRUITING
We source and place high-level talent for full-time and project-based roles, handling everything from confidential searches to market mapping that shows you what competitive compensation actually looks like.
PORTFOLIO & CAREER STRATEGY
We review your portfolio, resume, and overall brand—then help you explore new creative directions, whether that's shifting mediums, going freelance, or repositioning your practice entirely.
FULL TIME MANAGEMENT
A dedicated team managing every aspect of your career—from headshots and website to your first art show, contract negotiations, budgeting, and long-term strategy—so you can focus on creating while we handle everything else.
WHAT WE DO IS WHO WE ARE - BECAUSE WE'VE LIVED IT
We work with organizations and creatives who understand that the right positioning changes everything. For companies and nonprofits, we place talent from mid-level creative roles to C-suite leadership, acting as a strategic partner throughout the process. The right hire does more than fill a seat. It protects your culture, strengthens your team, and shapes what comes next.
For artists and creatives, we offer portfolio and career strategy, along with full management representation for a select group ready to take the next step. From rebranding and websites to contract negotiation and gallery placement, every move is designed to support long-term creative growth.
Working with Jacquelin and Gilchrist &Ivy was an incredible experience. She has a deep understanding of the nonprofit landscape and partnered closely with me to refine position descriptions and target the right candidates. She made the entire process seamless and far less burdensome than I anticipated. I worked with Gilchrist & Ivy to fill five open positions on my development team, and Jacquelin knocked every single one out of the park. In a time of funding uncertainty, she is the only person I would trust to build out my entire team.
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
COVENANT HOUSE CALIFORNIA
Working with Jacquelin and Gilchrist &Ivy was an incredible experience. She has a deep understanding of the nonprofit landscape and partnered closely with me to refine position descriptions and target the right candidates. She made the entire process seamless and far less burdensome than I anticipated. I worked with Gilchrist & Ivy to fill five open positions on my development team, and Jacquelin knocked every single one out of the park. In a time of funding uncertainty, she is the only person I would trust to build out my entire team.
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
COVENANT HOUSE CALIFORNIA
Having Gilchrist & Ivy in my corner has been a game changer. Within the first month of working together Jacquie locked in a group exhibition for me to present my works. It was an indescribable experience and viewers were extremely receptive to my pieces, I even sold a piece!
Jacquie is a combination of two things: unconditional kindness & extremely thurough. She checks on you but also makes sure the boxes are checked.
ART DIRECTOR &
DESIGNER
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We work nationwide and are expanding globally, with relationships in London and beyond. Most of our clients are based in New York, LA, and major US cities, but we have placed talent across the country. As long as the company and role are the right fit, location is not a barrier.
We place mid-level to C-suite talent across creative, operations, marketing, production, tech, finance, and nonprofit sectors. From Creative Directors and Executive Producers to Chief Operating Officers and Development Directors.
If you are feeling stuck, ready to make a shift, or simply want a fresh perspective on how to position your work, you are ready. This session is for creatives who know something needs to change but are not sure what the next step is. We help you get clarity, create a roadmap, and move forward with confidence. This is not a free service, but we work on a sliding scale based on your needs and what you can afford. We want to make this accessible and valuable for you.
Not at all. While we specialize in creative, production, and mission-driven organizations, we have placed talent across tech, finance, marketing, operations, and more. What matters most is that you care about culture and understand that the right hire shapes everything. If that sounds like you, we should talk.
It depends on the role, but most executive searches take 6-10 weeks from kickoff to offer acceptance. For mid-level or project-based roles, we often move faster. The timeline also depends on how quickly you want to move through interviews and how specialized the role is. We keep momentum high throughout and communicate openly about where we are in the process.
We work with a very small number of artists at this level because the partnership is intensive and deeply personal. We look for multidisciplinary creatives who are serious about building a sustainable, high-level career and are ready to invest in themselves. If you think that is you, reach out. We will have an honest conversation about whether it is the right fit.
You get direct access to the founder throughout the entire search—every conversation, every update, every candidate presentation comes from someone who knows your organization and culture intimately. We customize everything to your needs because no two companies work the same. We use industry-standard software tools and CRM systems, with the added benefit of personal attention at every step. When specialized expertise is needed, we bring in experts in that specific field. It is a streamlined, hands-on approach that allows us to move quickly while staying deeply connected to your search.
Absolutely. Many of our management clients started with a strategy session. It is a great way to work together, build trust, and see if the partnership makes sense before committing to something bigger. We meet you where you are.
Gilchrist & Ivy represents & MANAGES artists and recruits exceptional talent
for organizations that understand culture is foundational, not secondary.