Grant Esch

Grant Esch

Creative Digital Solutions Expert & Entrepreneur

17 yrs experience · Johannesburg, South Africa · <10 hrs/week

About

With a Diploma in Graphic Design from 5th Dimension, completed in 1997, I have built a robust career in the digital design and marketing industry. As the Owner and Creative at DigitalFUEL since 2007, I specialize in delivering innovative digital solutions, including dynamic websites and mobile apps, with a focus on UI/UX strategies. My role as Project Lead Developer at Flume Digital Marketing from 2016 to 2022 involved pioneering the web development division, building a diverse team, and integrating design, marketing, and SEO strategies. Prior to that, I contributed to marketing strategies at Afrizan Personnel and served as a Senior New Media Designer at Gendel Interactive. My career is marked by a commitment to creative excellence and strategic innovation in digital media.

Skills

Brand DesignBrand DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentCartoons & ComicsDesignDigital MarketingDiviFacebook Business PagesFigmaFront-End DevelopmentFull Stack DevelopmentGraphic DesignIcon DesignIllustrationJourney MappingLogo DesignMotion GraphicsPrototypingUI/UX DesignUX StrategyWebsite ManagementWireframing

Experience

  • Owner, Creative · DigitalFUEL01-01-2007

    Owner and Creative at DigitalFUEL, an innovative design company specializing in cutting-edge creative digital solutions. Responsible for creative designs and executing UI/UX strategies to complete digital solutions. Tailored packages to suit individual needs and target markets. Offered a complete digital solution from dynamic websites, IOS/Android Apps to creative digital design strategies in UI/UX.

  • Project Lead Developer · Flume Digital Marketing & PR01-01-2016 – 06-01-2022

    Pioneered, integrated, and grew the web development division for Flume Digital Marketing. Employed and curated the best talent to build a strong, dynamic, and diverse team. Created SOPs and collaborated to create strong channels between Design UI/UX, Marketing, Strategy, and SEO to unify the company's offerings. Developed and deployed hundreds of well-crafted, expertly designed websites and online tools using various technologies from headless custom-coded CMSs, mobile and online applications to marketing campaigns.

  • Senior New Media Designer · Gendel Interactive02-01-2006 – 12-01-2006

    As a Senior New Media Designer, likely responsible for creating and designing digital media content, ensuring innovative and engaging user experiences.

Education

  • 5th DimensionDiploma of Education, Graphic Design

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