Our work

Film & Video

We hope you enjoy our film & video marketing demo reel! The clips in this video production demo reel highlight our producing, directing, cinematography, editing, graphics, and animation. Projects include short films, advertisements, and short stories for professional clients as well as personal projects.

Graphic Design

We enjoy design of all forms, but we're especially drawn to logo design & branding, as well as infographic design. My work experience has granted me opportunities to create book and magazine layouts and various forms of print advertising, along with design for video, digital publication, and social media. Please contact us to find out more about any work you see here.
Graphic Design

New Logo for the City of Goessel, Kansas

In June of 2023, Goessel selected my logo design to serve as the new city logo moving forward! After spending my formative childhood years in the community, it means a lot to know I'll have a place in its future as well.

Film & Video

Encounter Cuba Tour Promotional Video

In the 2010s, MEDA's Sarasota Network Hub leveraged connections in Havana, Cuba, to lead educational tours in Cuba. I had the opportunity to travel on this tour in 2018 in order to produce this video and promote further tours to Cuba.

Film & Video

DutchCrafters Customer Testimonial: Meegan Jowdy Interior Design

How do you show potential customers what the shopping experience is like at your business? Ask a customer to tell them herself! In this testimonial video, Meegan of Meegan Jowdy Interior Design discusses the ways DutchCrafters fit her needs and delivered for her client.

Film & Video

What is Poly Furniture?

What is Poly Furniture? Learn all about it in this 1-minute animation video I produced for DutchCrafters Amish furniture. This video served as an introduction to poly furniture and an informative video

Graphic Design

DutchCrafters Shop the Look Redesign

I was invited to lead an inter-team task force to develop a recommendation to update and improve the Shop the Look section of dutchcrafters.com. We completed the task ahead of schedule and with buy-in from every relevant team.

Photography

Miscellaneous Photography

I took these photos over the past 5 years or so for clients, family, and personal use. All photos taken on my Sony a6300 mirrorless camera.

Photography

Nature Photography

I took these photos over the course of 4 years in central Florida and at Niagara Falls. All photos taken on my Sony a6300 mirrorless camera.

Film & Video

Furniture Styles Guide

My teammate Beth and I wrote the script to the Ultimate Guide to Furniture Styles, an extremely popular educational video on YouTube and on our website, dutchcrafters.com.

Graphic Design

Eco Friendly Digs Logo & Branding

One of the highlights of my employment at JMX Brands was the opportunity to design a logo and full visual identity for the new brand Eco Friendly Digs.

Film & Video

Eugene Alexander Short Film

I created this short film while employed at JMX Brands in 2017-2018. It was an Official Selection to two film festivals and played at several public events before its online release.

Graphic Design

DutchCrafters Homepage & Header Design

Working with developers and a marketing team, I designed the new DutchCrafters home page and header, with an eye on making it both engaging for visitors and optimized for search engines.

Film & Video

Why Shop DutchCrafters?

DutchCrafters is the largest Amish furniture store online. But many shoppers don't know that! That's why I produced this video, Why Shop DutchCrafters? Also published as, "Where to Buy Amish Furniture."

Graphic Design

New Logo for the City of Goessel, Kansas

In June of 2023, Goessel selected my logo design to serve as the new city logo moving forward! After spending my formative childhood years in the community, it means a lot to know I'll have a place in its future as well.

Graphic Design

DutchCrafters Shop the Look Redesign

I was invited to lead an inter-team task force to develop a recommendation to update and improve the Shop the Look section of dutchcrafters.com. We completed the task ahead of schedule and with buy-in from every relevant team.

Graphic Design

Eco Friendly Digs Logo & Branding

One of the highlights of my employment at JMX Brands was the opportunity to design a logo and full visual identity for the new brand Eco Friendly Digs.

Graphic Design

DutchCrafters Homepage & Header Design

Working with developers and a marketing team, I designed the new DutchCrafters home page and header, with an eye on making it both engaging for visitors and optimized for search engines.

Film & Video

Encounter Cuba Tour Promotional Video

In the 2010s, MEDA's Sarasota Network Hub leveraged connections in Havana, Cuba, to lead educational tours in Cuba. I had the opportunity to travel on this tour in 2018 in order to produce this video and promote further tours to Cuba.

Film & Video

DutchCrafters Customer Testimonial: Meegan Jowdy Interior Design

How do you show potential customers what the shopping experience is like at your business? Ask a customer to tell them herself! In this testimonial video, Meegan of Meegan Jowdy Interior Design discusses the ways DutchCrafters fit her needs and delivered for her client.

Film & Video

What is Poly Furniture?

What is Poly Furniture? Learn all about it in this 1-minute animation video I produced for DutchCrafters Amish furniture. This video served as an introduction to poly furniture and an informative video

Film & Video

Furniture Styles Guide

My teammate Beth and I wrote the script to the Ultimate Guide to Furniture Styles, an extremely popular educational video on YouTube and on our website, dutchcrafters.com.

Film & Video

Eugene Alexander Short Film

I created this short film while employed at JMX Brands in 2017-2018. It was an Official Selection to two film festivals and played at several public events before its online release.

Film & Video

Why Shop DutchCrafters?

DutchCrafters is the largest Amish furniture store online. But many shoppers don't know that! That's why I produced this video, Why Shop DutchCrafters? Also published as, "Where to Buy Amish Furniture."

Photography

Miscellaneous Photography

I took these photos over the past 5 years or so for clients, family, and personal use. All photos taken on my Sony a6300 mirrorless camera.

Photography

Nature Photography

I took these photos over the course of 4 years in central Florida and at Niagara Falls. All photos taken on my Sony a6300 mirrorless camera.

TESTIMONIALS

Kind words from excellent clients

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Beth Rice

Voiceover Artist & Video Host,
DutchCrafers

“Working with Jake doesn’t feel like work. He’s always so prepared, professional, and kind, it makes collaborating flow smoothly and effortlessly.“

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Caleb Longenecker Fox

Sr. Development Officer,
MEDA

“Jake Smucker is a superb designer & producer! He's my go-to for projects big and small. He's great at taking my initial ideas and creating final products that I love. Highly recommend!“

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Debra Gingerich

Director of Marketing,
DutchCrafters

“Jake is a talented videographer, video producer and graphic designer. He has the skills and creativity to successfully lead a project from conception through completion.”