From kitchens to commerce, Jess Toye took the scenic route to advertising. She finds comfort in the unexpected and believes in work that is bold, innovative and purposeful.

She was a winner of 2017's Next Creative Leaders and has also been recognized by Ad Age's Creative of the Year, Adweek's Creative 100 and the 4A's 100 People Who Make Advertising Great.

Her work has won awards from the major creative competitions including Cannes Lion, Gunn 100, D&AD, D&AD Impact, One Show, Clios, LIAs, Webby's, Young Lions and Young Ones, among many others.

She is currently working as a creative director at VIRTUE.