who is eric jurkovic?

midwest work ethic meets northwest living

Eric Jurkovic is the sole force behind 5AM, plain and simple.

Snowboard films of the 90s inspired me to pursue the creative field where I found my way into video production, pivoting into advertising as an art director and then finally heading out on my own to build the visual presence of brands.

I love meeting founders, entrepreneurs and managers who’ve realized they need high quality branding but don’t quite know where to start, what it entails or how the process should go.

Those in the industrial and technical sectors are who I’m most compatible with as my agency experience has taught me how to bring commercial brands to life in an interesting, impactful and unique way that may not immediately appear obvious.

In the spirit of radical transparency, here are a few personal stats to get to know me better:

5am

when i begin work everyday

Am I a morning person due to Catholic guilt, my parents never sleeping in or the desire to kiteboard when the wind is good? All of the above.

10+

agencies I have worked at

Ranging from boutique agencies in Cleveland to the biggest in Chicago, I cut my teeth across the creative industry before heading off on my own.

years snowboarding

From the first time I stood sideways on a sled in Northeast Ohio to scaling mountains in the Pacific Northwest — I will shred until I physically can’t.

swims across the Columbia river gorge

Learning to kiteboard comes with it’s risks and I have learned them well.

clients i have worked directly with

Since I have gone off on my own in 2020, I hit the ground running with taking on every sized project across industries until I found my sweet spot.

who is eric jurkovic?

midwest work ethic meets northwest living

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