BRIGADE
We move brands forward.
195 Russell Street, Suite A1, Hadley, Massachusetts 01035, United States
BRIGADE Overview
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Average Hourly Rate
$125/hr
Year Founded
2006
BRIGADE is an award-winning branding and design firm that works with consultants and marketing teams worldwide who are aligned in the belief that brand consistency is the key to success, and that you don’t have to sacrifice great design to get it. We specialize in helping brands grow and make an impact through well-defined core identities and a zealous commitment to reinforcing them. Founded in 2005, BRIGADE has grown from a one-woman show to an award-winning team of over 25 designers, copywriters, strategists, producers, and account managers. We were named one of Ad Age’s Best Places to Work in 2017 and we are a certified women-owned business.
BRIGADE Services
- 360° Digital Agency Services
- Branding Agencies
- Logo Design Companies
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Creative Agency Services
- Market Research
- Website Design
- Wordpress Website Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
BRIGADE Portfolio
- Package DesignEsselon Coffee: Creating award-winning packaging for a locally beloved coffee shop
- Branding & Logo DesignTrademark Collection by Wyndham: Redefining elegant independence in a hotel brand
- Package Design21 Seeds: Launching a women-owned tequila challenger brand
- Package DesignSVEDKA Spiked Premium Seltzer: Launching packaging in a new, rapidly expanding category
- Print DesignUMass Magazine, Fall 2019: Connecting alumni hearts and minds to their alma mater through a show-stopping magazine
- Package DesignInsa: Building a recreational cannabis brand from the ground up
- Package DesignSVEDKA Rosé: Designing SVEDKA's first vodka brand extension
- Package DesignSVEDKA Halloween Limited Edition: Updating a successful holiday program to reflect a new brand platform and visual identity
- Package DesignSVEDKA Blue Raspberry: Promotional materials that perform on- and off-premise
- Package DesignWeleda: Connecting an iconic personal care brand to a modern audience
- Branding & Logo DesignTravelodge by Wyndham: Rebranding an American Classic
- Package DesignLittle Red Dot: Launching a new product into the saturated health-conscious category
- Branding & Logo DesignHOTSHOT: Bringing groundbreaking sports medicine to life
- Package DesignBurgerville: Revitalizing a tradition of fresh, local food in the Pacific Northwest
- Package DesignGreenlight Planet: Using design to turn a mission into a movement
- Package DesignSerpent's Bite Whisky: Branding and packaging for a striking new whisky
BRIGADE Team Bios
- Kirsten ModestowExecutive Creative DirectorKirsten founded BRIGADE in 2006 after a long stint in the East and West Coast advertising scene where she did award-winning work on Dunkin Donuts, The Sims (EA Games), Fidelity Investments, and Target among others. Her first client, SVEDKA Vodka, is still a client 14 years and 20 team members later.
- Robert ParkerCreative DirectorMy role is a hybrid of creative direction and strategy. I approach creative from an aesthetic and analytical point-of-view and work through projects at every stage – from top-level thought leadership to concepting, positioning, direction, presentation, refinement, and rollout.
- Kathryn SlaterAssociate Creative DirectorI’m an Associate Creative Director specializing in brand strategy and copywriting, and my approach relies on empathetic leadership, close collaboration with designers, and a knack for getting straight to the heart of a brand with storytelling and stand-out creative.
- Hali MillerAssociate Creative DirectorAs an Associate Creative Director, I lead a wide variety of different projects—from packaging design to social media strategy. I’ve always got my eye on the next trend and I love pulling inspiration from bathroom wallpapers. You can catch me at the golf course drinking wine.
- Jimmy ParkerCreativeAs a Creative, I aid in exploring and producing eye-catching and thought-provoking work ranging from packaging, to advertising, to website design. I’m always searching for new inspiration to keep things fresh, original, and exciting.
- Elena Valenzuela-StookeyDevelopment CoordinatorAs Development Coordinator, I manage a top-level view of our workflow, internal operations, and resourcing. I also help to coordinate our internal branding and marketing initiatives.
- Anthony SarkisJunior CreativeAs a Creative at BRIGADE, I work on a variety of projects from packaging, to website design, and ad campaigns — as a result, I am well-versed across many mediums. When creating, I find inspiration from nature, animals, geometric shapes and organic patterns.
- Liz AustinDevelopment ManagerAs Development Manager, I work on moving the business forward from the inside out. Whether it be new client proposals and strategy or internal operations and finance, I’m your girl. And when I’m not on the clock, you can catch me dreaming of home improvement projects and breakfast foods.
- Senior Glenys RignallExecutive AssistantMy official title is Executive Assistant and I work across all areas of our business and help keep a multitude of administrative and operational needs humming along as smoothly as possible. Outside of work, you’ll almost always find me spending time with my husband, son and two sweet rescue dogs.
- Steve OparowskiCreativeI play the role of a Creative and that has pretty much been the story of my life. I approach projects with a technical eye allowing plenty of room for creative juices. After work I take care of my sweet-little monsters and do crosswords with my wife, all while trying to feed my appetite for hip hop.
- Amy DennisSenior ProducerI lead the production team to ensure our projects run smoothly, on time and budget, and deliver the highest quality of work to our clients. I dive into the nitty gritty details of creative briefs and project planning. My top button is always buttoned and my coffee cup is always full.
- Shannon HunterProject CoordinatorAs Project Coordinator, I help to support projects and communicate with clients. My passions for planning and list-making definitely come in handy in my day-to-day life. When I’m not at my desk you can catch me re-reading my favorite romance novels or binging my latest reality TV obsession.
BRIGADE Clients
- SVEDKA Vodka
- BIC
- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
- Black Birch Vineyard
- Esselon Coffee
- UMass Amherst
- Dean's Beans Organic Coffee
- NextFlex
- Black Box Wines
- Weleda North America
- Bat Conservation International
- Insa
- Audience Rewards
- The BARR Center
- Vapotherm
- Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants
- Hiball Energy
- Microtel by Wyndham
- Isenberg School of Management
- 21 Seeds
- Berkshire Flyer
- AmericInn by Wyndham
- Days Inn by Wyndham
- Tandem Bagel Co.
- Studio School Los Angeles
- Eversound
- Trademark Collection by Wyndham
- Baymont by Wyndham
- Frontier Bites
- Little Red Dot
- Serpent's Bite Whisky
- Kim Crawford Wine
- Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham
- HOTSHOT
- Vertical Water
- Travelodge by Wyndham
- New Teacher Center
- Burgerville
- San Franola Granola