Assembly hires Jenn Johnson, Katie Andrews, and Jenna Gabriel
Johnson joins as the Executive Producer of Business Development, Andrews as Supervising Senior Color Producer, and Gabriel as Senior VFX Producer.
Assembly has announced the addition of Jenn Johnson, Katie Andrews, and Jenna Gabriel to their team. Jenn Johnson joins as the Executive Producer of Business Development, Katie Andrews as Supervising Senior Color Producer, and Jenna Gabriel as Senior VFX Producer.
Jenn Johnson began her advertising career as an agency producer at JWT and Select/NY, working with brands such as COTY, Smirnoff, Swarovski, Macy’s, and LUX. She then moved into sales and talent management, working with companies like Radical Media, B-Reel, and Tool. She eventually opened her own shop, Open Season, and became a partner with the East Coast repping firm Hustle.
Johnson stated, “Have you seen Assembly’s work?! Our VFX team is built of incredible individuals who have worked on some of the last decade's most popular shows and films, like The Last of Us, Russian Doll, Ripley, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Mr & Mrs. Smith. Our award-winning roster of colorists showcases diversity, powerful craft, and a passion for collaboration. The leadership team at Assembly truly cares about building a strong internal culture that also promotes pride in the work we deliver to our clients. Assembly is a fantastic breeding ground for creativity and innovation and I’m so excited to be a part of this team.”
Katie Andrews started her career in 2007 at Company 3 in Los Angeles, later moving to their New York office. She progressed through roles such as Colour Producer, Senior Colour Producer, and Operations Manager. After 11.5 years, she left the industry to pursue other interests and was involved with Girls Riders Organization (GRO), a non-profit empowering girls through skateboarding.
Andrews commented, “I'm thrilled to join a group of industry all-stars at this remarkable company. The talent, expertise, and top-notch facilities make it my most exciting venture to date. We bring stories to life like never before.”
Jenna Gabriel has over 13 years of experience as a Senior VFX Producer, working on both commercial campaigns, including Super Bowl ads, and long-form feature films and episodic content. She has previously worked at The Mill, MPC, Netflix, Ghost VFX, Google, and Carbon VFX.
Gabriel said, “I am so excited to join the extraordinary team at Assembly! I am looking forward to diving into some new and exciting projects and creating new VFX content with the team and our clients!” Outside of work, she enjoys perfecting her scuba diving skills.
Tara Holmes, SVP of Commercial Services, added, “Individually, each of these women brings a wealth of talent and experience that will undoubtedly elevate our work. However, together, their combined expertise is nothing short of exceptional. I've had the pleasure of working with Jenna and Katie before, and I'm excited to be reunited with both of them.
"While this is my first time working directly with Jenn, I've long admired her reputation and background in the industry. I'm incredibly excited to have them on board and to see the incredible impact they will most certainly have on Assembly."