Brandon Reader

I had the privilege of working closely with Brandon for three years, and he is one of the best creatives I’ve collaborated with. He regularly combined sharp strategic thinking with a refined creative instinct, but what really stands out is how much thought he brings to the work and the people around him. He is the kind of person I could trust with our important projects without hesitation. No matter the timeline or how complex the challenge, he showed up steady, solutions-oriented, and fully invested.

Beyond his creative strengths, Brandon is a great collaborative partner—open to feedback, and deeply invested in the success of the team. Any organization would be fortunate to have him on their creative leadership bench.

I've been fortunate to work with Brandon on numerous creative projects for several years. From concepting through production, he always brings fresh ideas and perspectives to elevate our work, especially in the digital space.

He is constantly learning, advancing his skills, and finding new resources to improve our processes in effectiveness and efficiency. His attention to detail and collaborative approach make him an incredible asset for any creative or digital team.

I had the privilege of working with Brandon when he served as Senior Digital Art Director at GMB (formerly Up&Up) and he's the type of creative leader who not only elevated the work but elevated the team.

What set him apart at Up&Up was his ability to think as a designer with a strategic mindset, making his work both beautiful and strategic. He tackled complex brand challenges with curiosity and hard work, consistently pushing work forward without sacrificing clarity or purpose.

If you’re looking for a design leader who can see the big picture, yet get into the weeds without losing sight of the vision, and lifts up the people around him, Brandon is one of the best I’ve worked with. Highly recommended.

Brandon is an exceptional teammate and designer who brings both strategic thinking and creative excellence to every project he touches. He has a rare ability to truly understand a client’s goals and challenges, then translate that insight into thoughtful, purposeful design that feels both clean and impactful.

Having worked alongside Brandon for several years and across dozens of clients, I consistently saw his commitment to quality, collaboration, and problem-solving. He cares deeply about the why behind the work, not just how it looks, and that shows in the results he delivers.

I highly recommend Brandon to any team looking for a designer who is not only talented, but also strategic, dependable, and genuinely invested in creating meaningful work.

I had the pleasure of working with Brandon in both a creative and a technical capacity over several years at DISH. He brought a fresh perspective and customer-focus to every project we worked on together that I came to truly rely on.

Good UX requires real empathy for the user, which Brandon has plenty of. But what always impressed me was how Brandon coupled his understanding of web technology with that empathy to also connect with the engineering teams that helped to bring his work to life. He transformed ideas into products and did it in a way that seemed to incorporate all of the feedback and requirements effortlessly.

I would recommend Brandon to any company or client who needs a talented designer, developer, and problem-solver.

Having worked with Brandon for several years, I’ve seen one trait stand out above all: his unwavering commitment to excellence.

In an industry where we are constantly balancing high-impact delivery with tight deadlines, quality is often the first thing to suffer. However, Brandon refuses to let standards slip. His relentless drive to 'do things right' and his willingness to put in the extra effort ensure that we never sacrifice integrity for speed.

Ultimately, his dedication is why our customers consistently win.

I worked closely with Brandon at GMB, where he served as the lead designer for digital advertising campaigns. He has a great eye for detail and brings a thoughtful, data-informed approach to design, with a strong understanding of how creative decisions impact performance.

Brandon consistently sought to understand how his work was performing in order to refine and improve future designs. He is highly reliable, organized, and consistent, making him great to work with and someone the team could always count on to deliver polished, well-executed creative!

Brandon is easily one of the most creative and talented people I know. His design skills and eye for detail are second to none, but what really makes him stand out is how he actually gets things across the finish line. He is a natural communicator who can lead a creative project from a rough idea to a best-in-class finished product.

Brandon is a rare talent and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him for any job or freelance project.