James Victore

James Victore

Keynote Speaker: American Art Director, Graphic Designer, Art Educator, & Creative Thought Leader | Author of "Feck Perfuction" and "Hey Weirdo"

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James Victore Biography

James Victore is the creative thought leader guiding people to find clarity and purpose in their life and work.

Described as “part Darth Vader, part Yoda,” Victore is renowned for his provocative style as a graphic designer, art educator and dynamic, in-demand speaker on creativity. He lectures and teaches regularly around the globe, inspiring people to illuminate their individual gifts in order to achieve personal greatness and make a living doing what they love.

Raised in upstate New York, Victore moved to New York City when he was 19 years old. By age 23, after dropping out of two different colleges, he became an apprentice to noted designer Paul Bacon. It was with Bacon that Victore found his voice as a designer and began to take charge of his own education and career.

As well as founding his own design studio, Victore spent many years teaching at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. He now lives, loves, and works in small town Texas, continuing to pursue new ways to help and inspire others to free themselves creatively and live boldly through their own Voice.

Victore’s book, “Feck Perfuction: Dangerous Ideas on the Business of Life” (Chronicle) will change your life.

Victore's work has been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York (twice!), the GGG Gallery in Osaka, Japan, and are in the permanent collections of the Palais du Louvre in Paris, the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., the Design Museum in Zurich, and the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam.

His design clients include Adobe, MailChimp, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Time and Esquire Magazines, Moet & Chandon, The School of Visual Arts, Wired Magazine, The New York Times, Yohji Yamamoto and The City of New York. He has spoken for Starbucks, Shopify, Behance, Creative Live, Yeti, MailChimp, Adobe, Google and IBM.

Victore has received numerous awards, including an Emmy for television animation, Gold and Silver medals at the New York Art Director’s Club, medals from the International design biennales of Mexico, the Czech Republic, Chaumont, France, and Warsaw, Poland.

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James Victore Speaking Topics

“Feck Perfuction” Freeing the creative from the shackles of fear

“Your Work Is a Gift” The Potential reach of your Creativity

“Beauty and Magic” On the Origins and purpose of Creativity

James Victore Videos

James Victore: Make Work that Matters
How to Unleash YOUR Creative: W/ James Victore
On Branding | James Victore

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How much does it cost to book James Victore for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for James Victore, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book James Victore are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire James Victore, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does James Victore speak about?

James Victore is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Art & Design, Author and Creativity.

Where does James Victore travel from?

James Victore generally travels from Round Rock, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for James Victore?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like James Victore for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book James Victore for your next private or corporate function.

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AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host James Victore or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


James Victore is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Art & Design, Author and Creativity. The estimated speaking fee range to book James Victore for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. James Victore generally travels from Round Rock, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mark Bradford, Matthew Luhn and Stefan Sagmeister. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling James Victore for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 01/04/2025.

James Victore Speaking Topics

  • “Feck Perfuction” Freeing the creative from the shackles of fear

  • “Your Work Is a Gift” The Potential reach of your Creativity

  • “Beauty and Magic” On the Origins and purpose of Creativity

James Victore Videos

James Victore: Make Work that Matters
How to Unleash YOUR Creative: W/ James Victore
On Branding | James Victore
  • How do I book James Victore to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like James Victore for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for James Victore, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for James Victore or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book James Victore for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for James Victore, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book James Victore are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire James Victore, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does James Victore speak about?

    James Victore is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Art & Design, Author and Creativity.
  • Where does James Victore travel from?

    James Victore generally travels from Round Rock, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for James Victore?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like James Victore for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book James Victore for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host James Victore or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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