The Hopeful Rhino Podcast 004 Jay Argaet (Art Director) - Creating album covers for Hillsong United
Feb 26, 2018
Jay Argaet, Global Communications and Art Director of Hillsong Church, shares insights into the world of visual identity. He discusses balancing chaos with structure when creating impactful designs, especially for Hillsong United's album covers. Jay unpacks his transformative journey from business to creativity, overcoming self-doubt and navigating the complexities of artistic collaboration. He emphasizes how boundaries can enhance creativity and reflects on the spiritual significance of art in a faith-based context.
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500 Album Cover Options
- Jay Argaet and his team created over 500 album cover options for Hillsong United's "Wonder" album.
- The process was arduous, causing self-doubt and a feeling of creative darkness.
Unexpected Career Path
- Jay Argaet initially pursued a business career, applying for CEO positions despite his young age.
- He realized this path wasn't fulfilling, leading him to discover his passion for creativity and design.
From Sales to Hillsong
- Growing up in a blue-collar town, Jay felt limited by traditional career paths.
- A sales job disillusioned him, leading him to quit and eventually find a role at Hillsong Church after a period of unemployment.
