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Background Experimenting with friends, starting magazines, creating award winning websites, launching footwear campaigns, directing music videos, developing annual marketing plans, interviewing pro athletes, generating content,  writing and directing anthem films, rebranding music festivals, working with artists, recruiting creative teams, throwing underground parties, hacking billboards, curating group exhibitions,  winning grants for entreprenuers, launching apparel brand and much more. Let’s work

Testimonial “Beyond his diverse portfolio of brand ID, digital and campaign work, it was Garrett’s passion for mentorship and human-centered approach that struck me. He is a hands-on leader that knows the best way to teach is to show (not just speak) his dedication to his design practice. His background in strategy shows through his thoughtful approach to project work.” Ely Kim, ECD of Stink Studios



EXPERIENCE

2023-Present / Stance, Inc.  
2021-2023 / Stink Studios
2018-2023 / Kamp Grizzly
2014-2018 / Wieden+Kennedy
2013 / StudioRiley
2012 / Icebreaker


DISCIPLINES

Identity & Narrative
Digital & Design
Campaign & Content
Marketing & Strategy
Design Ops & Mgmt


AWARDS

FWA Site of the Day (2023)
AWWWARD (2023)
Webby Nomination (2022)
Webby Award (2021)
FWA Site of the Month (2021)
Digital OOH Awards (2019)


MENTIONS

AdWeek
It’s Nice That
Comm Arts
The Drum
Highsnobiety
Nomination


CREDENTIALS

Figma Course (Coming Soon)
SVA UX Certificate (2021)
PNCA Design Mentor (2023)
B.S. Advertising 
B.S. Marketing 
Graphic Design Studies


NOTES

↳ 10yrs agencies, studios brands
↳ 4yrs managing 3-10 reports
↳ Multidisciplinary design leader
↳ Stories & systems expert
↳ Design-led, narrative-focused
↳ Hands-on, concept to execution



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