HEY!

I'M CASSANDRA MCGRATH!

I’m a creative leader with 15+ years of experience building brands, leading teams, and connecting creative thinking with business strategy.

My superpower is balancing both sides of the equation: I understand beautiful design and creative storytelling just as much as I understand process, communication, budgets, timelines, and leadership. I’m able to bridge the gap between creativity and business in a way that keeps both people and projects moving forward.

I’m known for being collaborative, adaptable, emotionally intelligent, and quick to learn. I love building strong creative teams, bringing clarity to chaos, and creating thoughtful, strategic work that helps businesses grow. I have a proven track record of:

DEFINING BRANDS, BUILDING TEAMS, CREATING RESULTS

STRATEGY & EXECUTION

  • Helping businesses communicate better through design

  • Creating thoughtful, user-focused design experiences

  • Adapting quickly and thriving in new industries and environments

  • Exploring and implementing emerging AI and creative technologies


LEADERSHIP & CULTURE

  • Supporting teams while pushing work to a higher level

  • Leading teams with empathy, energy, and accountability

  • Bringing structure without killing creativity

  • Building collaborative, high-performing creative environments


COLLABORATION & ALIGNMENT

  • Aligning cross-functional teams around clear goals, communication, and creative vision

  • Building strong partnerships between creative teams and business stakeholders

  • Presenting and translating creative ideas clearly for executives and stakeholders