Russell Griesmer
Creative Director @Russell Griesmer Creative
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WORK HISTORY
Creative Director @Russell Griesmer Creative
Minneapolis, MN, US
Creative direction, consulting, and design services + People and product photography+
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin Colleges
Liberal Arts
University of Minnesota
College of Continuing & Professional Studies
University of Wisconsin-Stout
B.F.A, Graphic Design
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
User Experience Design
SKILLS
ABOUT RUSSELL GRIESMER
I’m a creative leader specializing in UX Design, Innovation, and Marketing Design within the K-12 Publishing and EdTech space, focused on turning complex ideas into clear, compelling experiences that drive growth. I lead with a balance of storytelling and strategy—building teams that think beyond execution and contribute to business outcomes. With 20+ years of experience, my approach centers on clarity, collaboration, and raising the bar for creative quality while staying grounded in user needs and data. Over the years, I have led brand and campaign work that strengthens positioning, improves engagement, and helps products connect with the right audiences. I enjoy building scalable systems, mentoring designers, and creating environments where creativity and accountability go hand in hand.As the UX Design leader, I am focused on creating intuitive, user-centered experiences that drive real business impact. I lead teams that balance creativity with strategy—turning complex problems into clear, usable solutions.My approach combines user insight, data, and strong collaboration across product and engineering. I’m passionate about building high-performing teams, mentoring designers, and shaping design practices that scale. I’m particularly interested in the intersection of education, technology, design, and impact—where thoughtful creative work can make learning more accessible and meaningful. Currently focused on growing creative teams and delivering work that not only looks good, but performs.
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