Meet Mercenary

Mercenary is an agile and lean creative services studio helping brands and businesses execute their creative challenges by removing the too-many-cooks agency mentality and providing disruptive, forward-thinking work, for a cost-effective price.

After spending years in the world of corporate advertising at large agencies in Detroit, working in-house for clients, and working in hybrid post-production studios, we decided to take the knowledge we gained and debuted Mercenary in 2018.

As freelancers, we have the flexibility to tackle multiple projects with a fresh perspective. We aim to provide realistic creative solutions and provide expert guidance by applying the skills and knowledge we've developed over the years to elevate your brand.

We specialize in Motion Graphics, Social Media Strategy & Education, and Content Creation.

Jessica Malek
Cofounder, Strategist + Creative

An expert Social Media Strategist and content creative director with eclectic history working in advertising and promotion for entertainment, automotive, retail, and hospitality industries. While she runs the social programs for a number of high-profile clients, She also regularly consults on special projects for local ad agencies and businesses. In her spare time, she likes to watch Bravo, go to concerts with Justin, wine & dine, and play with Glenn. Follow her on Instagram at @jessicamalekedit.

Justin Malek
Cofounder, Motion Graphics Designer

An accomplished motion designer who has worked with a number of global clients including fiat, Ford Motor Company, Toyota, Kia, and Chevrolet along with National clients like Serta Mattress, ADT Security, the University of Michigan, and others. In his spare time, he plays guitar in the punk-ska band, The Suicide Machines, and he enjoys riding bikes, having wine & charcuterie with Jessica and friends, and playing with Glenn. He doesn’t like social media so you can email him directly at justin@mercenarydetroit.com