Jim Wagstaff
About Jim Wagstaff
Jim Wagstaff is the Creative Director at CMD, with over 20 years of experience in creating digital, video, and physical experiences for globally recognized brands.
Current Role: Creative Director at CMD
Jim Wagstaff serves as the Creative Director at CMD, a position he has held since May 2019. In this role, he applies over 20 years of experience to lead the creative direction of digital, video, and physical brand experiences. His deep understanding of branding, conceptual development, and interaction design drives innovative and engaging projects for globally recognized brands.
Previous Roles and Experience
Prior to his current position, Jim Wagstaff worked at CMD as Associate Creative Director from 2010 to 2019. Before that, he founded and worked as a designer at Shout Design in Portland, Oregon for two years. He also served as Art Director at Interactive Design Associates from 2006 to 2008 in the Portland area. Earlier in his career, he was a designer at Jiva Creative, LLC in Oakland, CA for three years, and at VINJE DESIGNS in San Francisco, CA for five months.
Education in Visual Design and Advertising
Jim Wagstaff's educational background includes a degree in Visual Design from the University of Oregon's School of Architecture and Allied Arts, where he studied from 1996 to 2000. In addition, he earned a degree in Advertising from the university's School of Journalism, studying from 1995 to 2000. This dual academic foundation bolsters his comprehensive approach to both visual design and advertising.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Jim Wagstaff has been involved in delivering creative and innovative solutions for globally recognized brands. His roles have ranged from designer to founder and art director, leading him to his current leadership position. His belief in the importance of branding, conceptual development, and the integration of technology has been a consistent theme in his work.
Foundational Work in Design
Starting his career as a designer, Jim Wagstaff worked at VINJE DESIGNS and Jiva Creative, LLC, gaining valuable experience in various aspects of design. At Shout Design, which he founded, he further honed his skills, focusing on creative solutions and innovative designs. His early work laid a strong foundation for his subsequent roles in art direction and creative leadership.