Creative with guts.
Strategy With Teeth.
I build brands that stand out, cut the fluff, and refuse to play it safe.
Creative Director
& Brand Strategist
Music Producer
& Composer
Truth > Theater
No buzzwords. No fluff.
Just clarity
Deadlines & Downbeats
Corporate chops
+ Punk roots
Creative with Guts
Ideas that don’t play it safe
Distinct or Invisible
Brands that blend in don’t survive.
Brand strategy & Positioning
Who Cares, and Why
Brands die when they try to be everything to everyone. Strategy is about finding the sharp edge, the truth that cuts through the noise, and building everything around it.
I run fast, focused strategy sprints that strip away the corporate fluff and get to the core: who you are, why you matter, and how you stand apart. From positioning and audience clarity to messaging frameworks and brand architecture, the goal isn’t decks and jargon—it’s a point of view strong enough to rally your team and unforgettable enough to stick with your audience.
creative direction & campaigns
Big Ideas that Don’t Play it Safe
Creative direction is where strategy stops being theoretical and starts being loud. I develop ideas that don’t just look good; they feel good, they stick, and they move people.
Campaigns, content systems, and visual worlds that keep your brand consistent while refusing to play it safe. Whether it’s a 360 launch or a single killer execution, I push concepts until they’re distinct, then shape them through art direction, storytelling, and production. I can step in as a fractional CD to lead your team, or build campaigns end-to-end that make your brand unignorable.
sonic branding & original music
Music and Sound Built for Your Story
Some moments need more than visuals; they need sound that gets under your skin. Through Hyper Muse Studios, I create original music, sonic identities, and sound design that make brands unforgettable.
From scoring film and branded content to crafting sound logos and immersive atmospheres, I approach audio the same way I approach design: it has to connect, it has to cut, and it has to feel real. With a background in touring and production, I bring a musician’s ear and a strategist’s brain to sound. The result isn’t filler; it’s a soundtrack people remember.
HERE’S THE PROOF
Case Study:
Multitracks.com - Playback remote campaign
(work)
Client
MultiTracks.com
Year
2023
Case Study:
Multitracks.com - BRANDING
(work)
Client
MultiTracks.com
Year
2023
Case Study:
Seacoast Church Christmas Services Opener
(work)
Client
Seacoast Church
Year
2024
Role:
Film Score Composer
The Challenge
Seacoast Church’s creative team needed a powerful, cinematic opener for their Christmas Services—something that would set the tone for the entire experience. The visuals were already strong, but the missing piece was a score that could carry emotional weight, elevate the narrative, and create a sense of anticipation for thousands of attendees.
The Truth
A church service opener isn’t just background music; it’s the first impression of the entire event. The score had to walk a fine line: cinematic yet not overblown, emotional yet not clichéd, reverent yet still fresh.
The Work
Collaborated with Seacoast’s creative team to understand the theme and emotional arc of the visuals.
Composed an original score that blended filmic orchestration with modern production techniques.
Focused on dynamics—starting with tension and atmosphere, building toward a sweeping emotional lift that sets the stage for the service.
Synced carefully with editorial pacing, making sure every visual beat landed with sonic impact.
The Result
The final opener became the emotional heartbeat of Seacoast’s Christmas Services, experienced by thousands across multiple campuses and online. The score elevated the visuals, created a sense of anticipation, and helped frame the event as something bigger than a service; an experience.
Watch the Full Service: Seacoast Church Christmas Service
CONTACT
Thank you for looking!
If you have any questions or would like to discuss a potential project, please don't hesitate to get in touch. You can reach me by filling out the form or by emailing me at james@studiowindham.com.
I look forward to connecting with you.