About — Matthew Grier

My name is Matthew — I’m a problem solver, creative strategist, and team leader with meticulous Type A flair. And I love creating impactful brand impressions. I'm passionate about what I do, I have a quick wit, and a relentless sense of humor. I have been working in visual communications for ten years, doing work for brands like UCLA, Portland State University, Halston Heritage, JBrand Jeans, Abercrombie & Fitch, Google, Amazon, NCAA, and Endeavor. With duo backgrounds in journalism and communication design, I excel at the intersection of language and artwork. I'm interested in crafting meaningful brand narratives that resonate with audiences and create connections.

Creatively, I’m motivated by minimalism and inspired by maximalism. I'm drawn to fashion, fresh air, defiance, Romanticism, soundtrack moments, pop culture, and free-thinkers. When I'm not behind a computer screen or head down in a notebook, I enjoy running outdoors, refurbishing furniture, back-to-back movie trailers, and back-to-back tequila.

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Contact me for freelance or design inquiries. matthew.grier04@gmail.com

Areas of Expertise

Branding
Creative Direction
Concepting
Integrated Campaigns
Logo Design
Editorial
Content Strategy
Web Design

Shameless Praise

“Matthew is a born leader, a true creative advocate to both clients and colleagues. He is passionate, communicative, and a steadfast visionary – tireless in his efforts to elevate both the vision and business goals of every client.”

— Kristen Rebelo, Creative Director

“If you've worked with Matthew, you know you're not just getting a thoughtful and thorough creative talent, you're also benefitting from his deep understanding (and appreciation) of production and process. I've always valued creatives with a distinct and strong POV and Matthew knows how to deliver like the best of them.”

— Sarah Tjoa, Brand Director

“He devotes so much thought and craft and love into everything he works on. His finely honed sense of design is remarkable, and his ability to develop brands from the ground up, from strategy through execution, is amazing. He is an extraordinary creative, whose creations can only be described as delicious.”