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Creative Marketing & Beyond

Creative Marketing & Beyond

CEO + Founder

Jortae Avee Charles is the Founder and CEO of Pilots Agency, the Creative Director and Founder of Aveeation, and the East Coast Creative Director for Advisor Mag and Lead Advisors. Graduate of Parsons the New School, education in business & marketing brings over a decade of experience in the fashion industry, leading with a sharp editorial eye and a strategic approach to brand building.

Since launching Aveeation in 2018, Charles has guided the brand through defining milestones. In 2022, the Shein X Aveeation collaboration ranked Top 10 and Top 20 in best‑selling women’s co‑ords for SS23, supported by local features on Fox News, CBS and NBC. Aveeation was later named one of Flying Solo’s “Ones to Watch” at NYFW, marking its official entry into contemporary fashion. The brand’s collections have been featured in Bazaar, ELLE, British Vogue, and more.

Beyond fashion, Charles has led creative projects across the beauty industry, content development with brands such as Smashbox, Estée Lauder, Philadelphia Row Home Mag and additional partners within the beauty and lifestyle space. Her work continues to shape modern culture through a blend of visual storytelling, strategic partnerships, and contemporary design.