ERIC GRANT

Design Director | Brand Strategy for Political Advocacy & Social Impact
Milwaukee

I bring over 20 years of creative direction to the intersection of brand strategy and political advocacy. I’ve shaped visual identities for major brands like Ancestry and Mercedes-Benz, and powered campaigns for the Biden Victory Fund, Harris for President, and the AFL-CIO. My work combines political strategy with high-end design to create clear, compelling calls to action.

Senior Design Director
Aquent Studios at Rockwell Automation / Milwaukee (2022-2023)

Led a nationwide remote design team to deliver strategic brand communications for Rockwell Automation on multiple platforms.
Managed projects covering digital, print, installations, multimedia, and global events.

Design Consultant
frog design / New York (2021)

Collaborated on a financial services project focused on Chase Bank credit card acquisition.

Creative Director
THIEL Brand Design / Milwaukee (2019-2020)

Led branding, print, and digital initiatives for clients such as Oral-B, Snap-on Tools, and the University of Wisconsin.

AVP, User Experience
The Hartford / Hartford, CT (2018)

Built and led a 25-person team to establish a human-centered design approach across The Hartford’s digital ecosystem for customer and employee experiences.

Creative Director, Emerging Experiences
Razorfish / New York (2012-2018)

Guided global teams to create award-winning interactive experiences across various platforms for clients like Adobe, American Express, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, and Target.

Director of Brand Experience
Hot Studio / New York (2007-2012)

Oversaw design projects on multiple platforms, led a design team, and played a key role in establishing the New York studio. Clientele included Ancestry, Google, and eBay.

Art Director
a5 group / Chicago (2003-2007)

Art directed and designed socially conscious projects for clients like the Better Government Association, EPA, and Illinois Holocaust Museum, using my work to champion social change.