About

Megan Gray is a creative director, brand builder, and award-winning designer.

I'm obsessive about finding the story. The detail buried deep in the brand history, a footnote in the brief, or a passing comment from a founder. Pulling at the thread and weaving it into a story. A story you can watch, feel, see, use— remember. Connecting dots, turning heads, building bridges.
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I've been born by fire at agencies and earned my stripes at startups, making me a scrappy creative powerhouse and a fearless, steady design leader. In other words, it takes a lot to scare me and only a little to excite me. Let's go.
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These days, I split my time between Los Angeles and Austin.

"Megan is one of the most talented visual and brand designers I’ve had the fortune of working closely with."

Jake Goldman, CEO @ 10up

Past select clients:
Bumble, Casamigos, Casper, Cocokind, Johns Hopkins, Mattel, Netflix, NuFace, Public Rec, Square, Supply.

Expertise

I've got 17 years in the game. My expertise is in creating experiences—leading digital, visual, immersive. Leveraging emerging technologies and traditional methodologies to connect and delight users.

I've got deep experience building and evolving digitally native brands through e-commerce platforms, smart applications, thoughtful user experiences, and multi-channel strategies.
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As a seasoned multi-disciplinary design practitioner turned director, I am passionate about fostering a creative, collaborative culture of doers and high-performers. I'm a steward of good design and an advocate of the user.

"Megan is a force to be reckoned with. She has an incredible ability to understand and create powerful brands and digital experiences, while bringing a strong strategic point of view to everything she does."

— Soren Iverson, Design @ Square

Areas of Focus

Creative Direction
Campaign
Digital
Video
Design
Brand
Visual Identity
UI + Product
Art Direction
Digital
On-Set Photo + Video
Print

Purpose

Volunteer

ADP List Mentor
Out in Tech Mentor
Out in Tech Digital Corps

Education

Yale School of Management Women's Leadership Suite (in progress)
Parsons School of Design Design Leadership in Business
University of Iowa
B.A. English, Communications

Passion and Purpose

At the beginning of my career, I committed to only working for products, people, and purposes I believe in. Passion and dedication are great tailwinds for producing excellent work, and they haven't failed me yet.

Whether by agency, brand-side, or early-stage startups, I'm interested in building products, processes, and teams.

I believe in leading with curiosity, empathy, and a wide-open mind.

"I once described Megan as an incredible creative talent with a more incredible heart. She’s a powerhouse with a remarkable energy and vision. She has top tier work ethic, while still bringing heart and play to everything she touches."

— Wolf Howard, Product @ Public Rec