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Grant Nielsen

@grantnielsen

Creative Director with 24+ years leading brands, teams & campaigns across web, print & digital. Full-stack dev, AI expert, award-winning designer.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior creative roles where I can lead teams, shape brand strategy, apply AI-driven workflows, and deliver measurable campaign ROI in collaborative environments.

I am a Creative Director with nearly 25 years of experience leading award-winning campaigns across corporate, healthcare, and institutional sectors. Currently directs creative strategy at Nuera Marketing, managing multi-channel campaigns and client relationships that deliver measurable ROI. I am a proven team leader who mentors creative staff, optimizes workflows using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies, and fosters collaborative growth across all accounts. I was an early adopter of AI-driven strategy to boost campaign performance. Along with a deep design background, I am a full-stack developer with expertise in the intersection of brand identity and web development. Known for adaptability and adding value to every project, I have worn every hat from video editor to analytics manager. I am consistently recognized as a friendly, innovative leader who builds long-term client success for clients and teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Creative Director

Current

Nuera Marketing

Feb 2016 - Present (10 years 4 months)

Direct creative strategy for dozens of clients across branding, web development, and multi-channel campaigns while mentoring teams and integrating AI tools to optimize workflows and improve campaign ROI.

Brand Strategy Creative Direction Web Development AI Tools Team Leadership Adobe Creative Suite PHP HTML JavaScript

Owner

Black Key Designs

Mar 2011 - Jan 2016 (4 years 10 months)

Founded and operated a boutique studio delivering 200+ logos and brand systems for regional and national clients and produced printed publications and custom product designs.

Brand Identity Logo Design Graphic Design Print Production Client Relations Adobe Creative Suite Project Management

Executive Design Manager

Smartphones Technologies

Mar 2004 - Feb 2011 (6 years 11 months)

Created UI/UX, graphics, and multimedia for early mobile app products, contributing to numerous iOS, BlackBerry, and BREW applications and advancing mobile entertainment experiences.

UI UX Design Mobile App Design Multimedia Graphic Design Animation Early Mobile Platforms Adobe Creative Suite Product Design