About the Agency

About the Agency

Named after a native Australian Robin that shares its initials with its founder, The Jacky Winter Group connects Australian illustration talent with an international client base. Established by Jeremy Wortsman, a designer and art director by trade, Jeremy relocated to Melbourne, Australia from his hometown of New York in mid-2001. After years of working with and befriending local artists, it became clear that many of these passionate and talented individuals were struggling to increase their profile outside of Australia and make a full-time living plying their trade. Despite a growing interest in visual culture from both producers and consumers, there remained limited professional development or support for the increasing number of young and emerging artists interested in making a living through commercial illustration. Inspired by his love of the medium, coupled with his extensive network of overseas contacts and business acumen, forming the agency was naturally the next step, filling a void in the market both locally and internationally.

Comprised of a select group of professionals from all corners of Australia, each artist represented has been selected for their inimitable style and vision which fall somewhere between fine art and traditional illustration. No matter what the brief, the results are sure to inspire and exceed your expectations.

Apart from the regularly updated images found here, the agency promotes its artists through a unique annual publication, The Jacky Winter Field Guide, as well as bi-annual promotional Roadshows and other community events. For more details on the field guide, see the shop. For upcoming roadshow dates, be sure to check the news or contact us



About Jeremy

Jeremy has been been active in the graphic arts for over ten years in both New York and Melbourne. His work has taken him across most sectors of the industry, including editorial art direction, boutique studio design, lecturing and education, FMCG finished artwork, and high end photo retouching for ad agencies.

Jeremy’s work has been awarded by the Society of Publication Designers (US), and recognized in a wide range of international publications such as Creative Review, Tokion, Computer Arts, and more. Along with design partner Stuart Geddes, he was awarded the 2006 Premier’s Design Award, for his self-initiated project, Is Not Magazine

As a fellow creative professional, Jeremy shares a strong alliance with his illustrators. As an agent, Jeremy is able to draw upon his wealth of diverse professional experience to provide a unique combination of creative services. From client and artist management, to contract negotiation and promotions, Jeremy prides himself on enabling all parties to reach their professional and creative goals in a pleasurable and efficient manner.

For all commissioning enquiries, folio requests and submissions, please contact the agency.