SELECTED WORK

DJ Grimes

A creative leader, brand strategist, and designer, based in Fullerton, California.

I help brands find clarity, build distinction, and turn strategy into work people care about.

Over 20+ years, I’ve worked across startups, global brands, agencies, and high-growth organizations as a founder, CBO, EVP, and ECD.

My work spans brand strategy, identity, campaigns, digital experiences, content, and
creative direction.

SELECTED WORK

DJ Grimes

A creative leader, brand strategist, and designer, based in Fullerton, California.

I help brands find clarity, build distinction, and turn strategy into work people care about.

Over 20+ years, I’ve worked across startups, global brands, agencies, and high-growth organizations as a founder, CBO, EVP, and ECD.

My work spans brand strategy, identity, campaigns, digital experiences, content, and
creative direction.

SELECTED WORK

DJ Grimes

A creative leader, brand strategist, and designer, based in Fullerton, California.

I help brands find clarity, build distinction, and turn strategy into work people care about.

Over 20+ years, I’ve worked across startups, global brands, agencies, and high-growth organizations as a founder, CBO, EVP, and ECD.

My work spans brand strategy, identity, campaigns, digital experiences, content, and
creative direction.

Brand Connection Campaign

Brand Connection Campaign

Beaming Wellness

Created an aspirational brand campaign that positioned superfoods as the fuel to help customers become the best version of themselves.

Brand Differentiation Campaign

Consumer Product Launch &
Market Expansion

Brand Differentiation Campaign

Starbird Chicken

Starbird Chicken

Created a bold brand platform that broke up with fast food conventions, positioning Starbird as a category-defying alternative built on quality without compromise.

Integrated Brand Campaign & Digital Growth

Integrated Brand Campaign & Digital Growth

O.N.E. Coconut Water

Built a purpose-driven campaign platform that deepened brand connection and fueled growth momentum.

Strengthened digital engagement during a pivotal stage leading into acquisition by PepsiCo.

Consumer Product Launch & Market Expansion

Consumer Product Launch &
Market Expansion

Consumer Product Launch & Market Expansion

Masimo

Masimo

Helped a globally trusted medical brand successfully enter the consumer market.

Translated clinical credibility into an aspirational brand platform for growth.

Brand Transformation & Growth

Brand Transformation & Growth

Elevo

Built the brand, marketing and creative foundation to support Elevo’s rapid scale, helping propel the company from $40M to $130M during my tenure.

Cultural Engagement & Traffic Campaign

Cultural Engagement & Traffic Campaign

BJ's Restaurants

Created a culturally relevant video campaign that turned March Madness energy into social engagement and increased in-restaurant visits.

Customer Experience & Content Strategy

Customer Experience & Content Strategy

Public Storage

Simplified the customer journey for a national brand through engaging educational storytelling.

Turned routine FAQs into memorable brand experiences that reduced friction.

Cultural Engagement & Menu Discovery Campaign

Cultural Engagement & Menu Discovery Campaign

Red Robin

Created a culturally relevant campaign that turned menu discovery into an interactive dating experience—driving engagement, social sharing, and deeper connection with the brand.

Product Launch & Consumer Adoption Campaign

Product Launch & Consumer Adoption Campaign

Humana

Supported the launch of new healthcare technology by making adoption feel simple and human.

Connected product functionality to everyday life through
consumer-centered storytelling.