ABOUT
Lauren Franklin founded Summerjax Studios as an entirely new type of end-to-end creative production company built to support brands directly.
Based on two key principles, that creative thinking should be integrated throughout the production process, and that great work is driven by dynamic teams and environments, Summerjax Studios is the answer for brands to scale their content to meet demand, increase ROI and consolidate production resources.
With 20+ years in brand marketing coupled with her hands-on production expertise, Lauren gives her clients confidence at every touchpoint of the creative workflow process. She believes in the power of potential—in ideas and in the people around her; her commitment to fostering personal development creates the supportive space that makes the Summerjax team successful.
She works with established brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, Crate & Barrel, CB2, Disney, Pixar, Sun Bum, Bath & Bodyworks, and Vans, and has proved the reach of her vision with innovative endeavors including Disney and the United Nations’ Girl UP initiative’s #DreamBigPrincess video series and Hollister and Sit with Us’s anti-bullying campaign featuring spokesperson Khalid. Summerjax Studio is a preferred e-commerce and editorial and campaign studio partner to many of the industries top brands across fashion, beauty/skincare and lifestyle brands, and has played host to many high-profile celebrities.
Lauren has been recognized by AdWeek as one of 2019’s “Most Fascinating People in Marketing, Media and Culture” and one of “26 Agency Leaders Who Are Becoming the Industry’s New Icons.” She was also included on AdAge's 40 under 40 list as an "up-and-comer shaping the marketing, media and agency industries."
Most recently, Lauren was recognized as one of the industries "Top 30 E-Commerce Photo Studio Professionals, 2024" by Pixelz and Profoto, and she is a current member of AdAge and Meta’s thought leadership group: "Generation Next” working to fight unconscious bias and create opportunity for young professionals in the advertising, marketing, and media industry.
Prior to founding Summerjax, Lauren was an integral part of the creative team on Quiksilver’s women’s surf brand ROXY, and worked for Mammoth Mountain Ski Area in Marketing and Special Events, which she relocated from Australia 20 years ago.
SUMMERJAX STUDIOS
For any inquiries, please feel free to reach out via email at studio@summerjax.com or by phone at (310) 991-0904.