Build your brand’s resilience by using a strategic approach and a cohesive design style, which in turn will allow it to thrive.

Brand Design Strategy
Delivering innovative design strategies that elevate your marketing and branding impact.

Cohesive Visuals for Marketing
Creating cohesive designs that align seamlessly with your marketing and brand strategy.

Effective Visual Storytelling
Enhance your visual storytelling by incorporating captivating images and dynamic videos.

Bradley Girard
Consultant | Creative Director
Mission Viejo, California
949-433-3475
Linkedin: @bradleygirard
As an award-winning creative professional with over 30 years of experience across B2B, B2C, and nonprofit sectors, I specialize in helping start-ups, small, and mid-sized companies elevate their brands. I prioritize productive collaboration with clients to achieve organizational goals and bring extensive expertise in graphic design, photography, podcasting, video production, printing, and marketing.
I take pride in understanding and translating clients’ visions into the most effective mediums. My career has ranged from early freelance design work to establishing a successful boutique agency, leading creative teams as a creative director for both a direct advertising agency and a nonprofit organization, and now operating as a solo consultant. I have consistently upheld strong business ethics and firmly believe that quality, flexibility, clear communication, and uncompromising craftsmanship are the true foundations of lasting client relationships that prosper together.
Throughout my career, I have collaborated with notable clients such as the San Francisco 49ers, Del Taco, Quiksilver, Toshiba, Verio Healthcare, The Rippel Foundation, Mandy Li Collection, CPS Insurance, The Irvine Company, Oceanside Glasstile, Ladera Ranch Magazine, Brentwood Christian School, and GISH Biomedical. I believe that professional growth comes from embracing challenges and taking on projects beyond one’s comfort.
My skills span print design, advertising, magazine design, display graphics, online media, trade show booth design, photography, video, and podcasting. I have earned 15 international design, print, and marketing awards, and have been featured in industry blogs, podcasts, and the HOW Design Promotion Issue.
BGS Connect is where design and marketing meet.
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Jessica Dodson
Brand Strategist
For over twenty years, Jessica has guided organizations in aligning brand and business strategy to achieve purposeful growth. Through her company Dodson Consulting, collaborates with BGS to unite brand strategy and cohesive visual identity, equipping clients with a practical approach to brand building. Jessica believes clarity empowers confident leadership, drives focused momentum, and creates enduring brands.

Chris Cipolla
Print Specialist
Chris of Source One Printing provides high-quality custom printing, promotional items, large-format graphics, trade show materials, and direct mail solutions. For over 25 years, BGS has relied on Chris’s expertise, which spans healthcare, nonprofits, universities, and corporations. His industry knowledge simplifies complex printing challenges, while his cost-effective solutions maintain quality for our clients nationwide.
Design and Print Awards
HOW Promotions Award
Merit [1]Hermes International Awards
Platinum [2], Gold [1]Communicator International Awards
Gold [1], Silver [2]
Summit International Awards
Gold [1], Silver [3]PIASC Print Awards
Excellence [1], Merit [1]AD Q Award
Outstanding [1]
In The Media
Building a 30‑Year Creative Career With Bradley Girard
Around The Ladder
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Designing for Start Ups, Small and Mid-size Companies
Road To Growth
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Testimonials
I have known Brad for a long time, and while his talent and creativity is what initially (and still does) impressed me about him, his character and professionalism is why I keep coming back. Twice now, he has designed brand-new logos for two completely different companies, and I can say without hesitation: Brad is an absolute top-level professional at every aspect of what he does.
Another thing that makes Brad truly unique is his ability to put clients at ease instantly. He is incredibly relatable, has a great sense of humor, and turns what could be a stressful creative process into something genuinely enjoyable.
He doesn’t just deliver a beautiful design; he sets his clients up for long-term success. I constantly find myself going back to the organized artwork folders he created for me; knowing I am sending a printer the exact right file type every single time saves me an immense amount of ‘technical pain.’
I recently started working with design software myself for a side embroidery business, and it gave me a whole new perspective on Brad’s skill. He makes the incredibly difficult look easy. In fact, even with the software I have, I will need Brad’s assistance to work up another file type that it’s clear I will never figure out. If you are looking for a creative partner who is as easy to talk to as he is brilliant at his craft, Brad is the only choice.
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Bradley for several years. During that time, he has developed and managed my Fusion website and created a range of marketing and branding assets for my promotional marketing agency.
Bradley operates as a true extension of your team—he listens closely, understands your goals, and delivers campaigns that showcase your business in the most compelling way. His attention to detail, reliability, and commitment to timely delivery are unmatched.
If you’re looking for a trusted partner who brings creativity, professionalism, and a collaborative spirit to every project, I highly recommend Bradley for all your marketing and branding need
I have worked with many art directors and graphics professionals throughout my career, and I can say without reservation that Brad is one of the all-time best I’ve ever worked with. He and I collaborated closely on many complex communications projects during the three years that we worked together, and I greatly valued not only his skill and creativity, which are exceptional, but also his positive attitude, enthusiasm, openness to new ideas, and genuine desire to go above and beyond to find the best solution.
Brad is a kind and generous team player. He works collaboratively with his colleagues to create communications products that are compelling, creative, and results-driven. While working with Brad, I was impressed by his wide skill set, which includes video production and editing, web development, podcast production, and graphic design. What also stands out about Brad is that he is a problem solver who is always willing to step in to help his team, often working on incredibly fast timelines to deliver. His vast knowledge, skill set, and ability to steer a creative vision in ways that take an organization’s visual identity to the next level is a valuable asset to any client or employer.
Over the years, I have really enjoyed working with Bradley and his team. Bradley has done a great job of understanding our goals for our literature and advertising and has developed creative ideas that have led to amazing catalogs, architectural binders, and advertisements. Bradley has been an integral part of our marketing team over the years and has helped us shape our brand look and feel, art direction, and overall creative strategies. More than just a talented graphic designer and photographer, Bradley is a great person. I’ve enjoyed working with Bradley over the years, and our team has a good working relationship where the teamwork synergies have led to creative masterpieces. His personable qualities and collaborative approach to business make Bradley an excellent extension of our team, and I would highly recommend him to other companies requiring creative graphic design, photography, or advertising services.
I had the pleasure of hiring Bradley to create the logo, branding, and brochure (across all media) for my high-end wheel business. In my business, image is everything; from concept to execution, Bradley designed all elements to be cohesive, clean, and identifiable.
You can see some of Bradley’s work at INDIVIDwheels.com. Bradley also handled all studio photography; the look of the wheels is ultimately what sells them, so this area was critical. We spent a day in the studio, and the results speak for themselves.
Will I use Mr. Girard for my future graphic design needs? Absolutely yes! Not only is he a talented Creative Director, but he is also warm and personable, and he has the personal skills and network to finish the job quickly, within budget, and, most importantly, in a unique and creative way.
I am a firm believer that the successful businessperson ultimately must rely on others to handle certain aspects of the business; people are the most valuable resource, and I consider myself lucky to have connected with Bradley to help turn my dream and vision into a reality.
Bradley Girard is a consummate Creative and Graphic Design resource. His understanding of messaging, branding, and communication is second to none. Bradley also has a solid understanding of color and design fundamentals, image manipulation, traditional typography, and layout/concept design. If you are looking for a resource with a creative mind who can translate your vision to paper or the web, I highly recommend Bradley Girard.
It is rare to find a creative talent that understands how to design for a higher purpose than merely creating a beautiful piece of art, promotion, or marketing collateral. Bradley understands that cross-platform Marketing and Advertising requires hardcore design skills, a strategic thought process, and a true business sense that will bring value to his clients. I have known Bradley for years, and I understand why when I look at his list of long-term clients.

