Hi, I’m Jason McGuiness, a digital strategy consultant and creative director with 15+ years of experience helping brands transform through UX, branding, and platform development. I’ve led cross-functional teams on high-impact projects for global brands, major real estate developments, and fast-growing startups, delivering measurable revenue growth and engaging, human-centered experiences.…

Jason McGuiness

Hi, I’m Jason McGuiness, a digital strategy consultant and creative director with 15+ years of experience helping brands transform through UX, branding, and platform development. I’ve led cross-functional teams on high-impact projects for global brands, major real estate developments, and fast-growing startups, delivering measurable revenue growth and engaging, human-centered experiences.…

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Hi, I’m Jason McGuiness, a digital strategy consultant and creative director with 15+ years of experience helping brands transform through UX, branding, and platform development.

I’ve led cross-functional teams on high-impact projects for global brands, major real estate developments, and fast-growing startups, delivering measurable revenue growth and engaging, human-centered experiences.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Developer | Strategy Consultant at Park Circle / Touchstone Communities
April 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Primary consultant and developer of a custom WordPress platform for a 630-home master-planned community; platform supported $504M in residential sales. Engineered real estate API integrations, 3D virtual tours, and interactive amenity maps; platform served as the central sales engine, especially during COVID-19.
Founder/Creative Director at GrafikInc.
January 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Delivered digital strategy, branding, and platform development for major clients including Stanadyne/Cerberus (B2B, supporting $250M+ revenue), Ricardo NA/PLC (B2C, recruitment campaign and microsite generating 1,500+ qualified leads), Touchstone Communities (B2C, digital sales engine enabling $504M in residential sales), and Hofbräu München/USA (B2B/B2C, U.S. site rebrand and new product campaign). Provided creative and technical leadership for additional B2C accounts such as Heineken, Lexus, Caesar’s Palace, San Pellegrino, OpenTable, Miracle Mile Shopping Las Vegas.
Founder / Creative Director at GrafikInc.
January 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Started GrafikInc. in 2018; provided branding, web design and development services for a diverse client base; notable projects and collaborations include Heineken, Lexus, Caesar’s Palace LV, San Pellegrino, OpenTable, Stanadyne, RICARDO UK LIMITED, and Touchstone Communities.
Founder / Creative Director at GrafikInc.
January 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Led branding, web design and development projects for a diverse range of industry sectors; remote collaboration with multiple agencies and PR firms. Founded GrafikInc. in 2018.
at GrafikInc.
January 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Founder and lead designer; responsible for branding, web design and development across diverse sectors, managing client relationships and remote teams.
Digital Strategy Consultant | Art Director at Stanadyne / Cerberus
October 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025
Spearheaded a multi-year digital transformation covering branding, internal systems optimization, web UX enhancements, and B2B tool development. Designed and built custom SharePoint dashboards, dealer/supplier portals, and recruitment microsites; significantly increased search traffic and lead generation through SEO, UI/UX updates, and front-end rebuilds.
Creative Director at Limaia Paris
January 1, 2023 - Present
B2C digital transformation initiatives, raising retail outlets from 20 to 135+ (Paris/Remote).
Creative Director / Project Lead at Limaia
January 1, 2023 - Present
Orchestrated a comprehensive digital transformation including website rebrand and relaunch; contributed to an increase in retail outlets from 20 to 125+ within one year. Implemented lead capture, SEO, and omnichannel strategies to drive organic growth without paid marketing.
Consultant | Art Director at Hofbräu München / Hofbräuhaus USA Global
August 1, 2021 - September 8, 2025
Rebranded the U.S. digital presence and led the strategic launch of the Session Lager product campaign. Designed and developed a distributor portal, consumer-facing microsite, and B2B marketing collateral to enhance brand engagement and sales enablement.
Graphic Designer at VMA Communications
January 1, 2021 - September 8, 2025
Remote design work for branding and web-related deliverables for Los Angeles-based clients.
Designer at VMA Communications
January 1, 2021 - September 8, 2025
Provided creative design and branding support for a Los Angeles-based agency, with remote collaboration.
at VMA Communications
January 1, 2021 - September 8, 2025
Remote branding and design work for agency clients, leading creative initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams in LA.
Branding Consultant | Art Director at Ricardo North America (Ricardo PLC)
October 1, 2020 - September 8, 2025
Led visual strategy, UX design, and front-end development for a key North American recruitment campaign; architected a recruitment microsite aligned with global brand guidelines, achieving over 3,500 site views in the first week and generating 1,500+ qualified leads.
Designer at G4DesignHouse
January 1, 2017 - September 8, 2025
Branding and design work for various clients in San Diego.
Designer at G4DesignHouse
January 1, 2017 - September 8, 2025
San Diego-based design firm project work; branding and design execution.
at G4DesignHouse
January 1, 2017 - September 8, 2025
Branding and design services for diverse clients, contributing to visual identity and UI/UX work in San Diego.
Designer/Wordpress Developer at Resident360
January 1, 2016 - September 8, 2025
Created and maintained WordPress sites, optimizing UX and content strategies for clients in San Diego.
Designer at Resident360
January 1, 2016 - September 8, 2025
Design roles in San Diego focused on branding and digital design deliverables.
Designer at Resident360
January 1, 2016 - September 8, 2025
San Diego-based design work, branding and web development tasks.
at Resident360
January 1, 2016 - September 8, 2025
Design and branding support for San Diego-based campaigns, producing visual assets and maintaining brand consistency.
Designer at Animax Entertainment
January 1, 2014 - September 8, 2025
Design-focused role delivering visual assets and concepts for animation and entertainment projects.
Designer at Animax Entertainment
January 1, 2013 - September 8, 2025
Agency designer providing branding, web design, and development support for animation and entertainment projects.
Graphic Designer at Animax Entertainment
January 1, 2013 - September 8, 2025
Agency design work across branding and digital media for entertainment projects.
at Animax Entertainment
January 1, 2013 - September 8, 2025
Creative and branding support at an animation studio, delivering branded assets and design contributions across multiple projects.

Education

Creative Direction at Conde Nast College of Fashion & Design
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
Visual Communications at Los Angeles City College
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
Creative Direction at Conde Nast College of Fashion & Design
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
Visual Communications at Los Angeles City College
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction, Retail

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