Jes is an author, artist and arts worker living and working in Naarm, represented by Alex Adsett Literary Agency. He is the current Executive Director/co-CEO of the Emerging Writers’ Festival and has over a decade of experience in the non-profit, arts and culture sectors in Australia.
Working under A Geek with a Hat and Jes Layton; Jes’ work can be found both online and in print with particular pieces of note being published in; Archer Magazine, Junkee, Affirm Press, Fremantle Press, Pantera Press, The Big Issue, Black Inc, Kill Your Darlings, SBS Australia and Voiceworks.
Professional Services
Design & Illustration
I specialise in character design, general illustration and have experience in print, apparel and textual design. I enjoy being able to bring expressive and personality-filled pieces to life, regardless of whether they’re for business, branding or for others’ literary work.
Speaking & Hosting
I’m available to speak/host/give presentations and facilitate workshops for schools, libraries, festivals, organisations, universities and industry conferences as well as other public and private events. Similarly I’ve chaired and been a guest for a variety of creative and professional panels.
Writing & Performance
For information on the types of written and other creative work I create and present please don’t hesitate to email. For extensive or long term inquiries please contact my agent Alex Adsett at Alex Adsett Literary Agency.