MARK HAGER

web

branding

design

Combining years of expertise in design, art, creative direction, marketing, and web development, I deliver comprehensive services that result in visually stunning and highly effective digital and print solutions.

EXPLORE MY WORK

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web

branding

design

EXPLORE MY WORK

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MY WORK

web

branding

design

Guarantee Construction Website

I had the pleasure of redesigning the website for Guarantee Construction, a large construction company in St. Louis, MO — transforming it from a private portfolio into a dynamic, customer-focused platform. The new site boasts an engaging design that with the goal of driving new customers and contracts. Additionally, I optimized the site’s SEO, ensuring better visibility and reach in search engine results.

You can view the live site here.

eFormative Branding & Website

I was approached to overhaul the style and front-end functionality of a comprehensive web application used as a digital marketplace for selling electric vehicles and devices. This full-stack JavaScript application employs Node.js on the server side, handling routing, authentication, and email services, and a modern JavaScript framework on the client side, ensuring a seamless user interface.

The project involved reorganizing the client-side structure, enhancing the visual design, and optimizing the user experience. The app includes features like a dynamic product display, user authentication, and a responsive design, making it accessible across various devices. My contributions also included a new logo and color palette. These revisions significantly improved the app's aesthetic appeal and usability, leading to a more engaging and user-friendly marketplace platform.

Caring for Parents Branding & Website

I was tasked to create a fresh online presence for Caring for Parents, a company dedicated to providing comprehensive resources and support for caregivers. This project involved designing and developing their website from the ground up, including the creation of a distinctive logo and cohesive branding that effectively represents their mission and values.

The website features a custom child theme tailored to the specific needs of Caring for Parents, ensuring a seamless and user-friendly experience for visitors. A robust FAQ system was created that focuses on simple administration for continual updates. Additionally, I developed a custom theme for styling and function of business listings, enabling users to easily find and connect with a wide range of caregiving services and resources.

You can view the live site here.

CollegiateParent Branding & Website

I worked for CollegiateParent, formerly UniversityParent, for 13 years. I was entrusted with creating a new brand following the company's name change in 2016 and managed the brand's evolution since then. This involved designing numerous aspects of their website, which was initially developed by an agency. In 2019, I took over all development and maintenance tasks, ensuring the site met the growing needs of its users.

The website is built on a custom WordPress theme, and maintained by version control through a Git repository to ensure a robust and streamlined development process. I have implemented many custom functions and templates to enhance its functionality and user experience.

You can view the live site here.

College & Military Marketing Group Branding & Website

I designed and developed CMMG's current website, implementing a custom automated job listing and application process to streamline our hiring operations. The site reflects our brand's dynamic and professional ethos, serving as a key touchpoint for clients and potential employees.

As the head of creative for numerous high-budget campaigns, I directed strategies for clients with budgets exceeding $100,000. These campaigns utilized a diverse range of marketing tactics, including: programmatic, geofencing, email, web, out-of-home, in-person activation, and gorilla marketing. These efforts have consistently delivered measurable results, driving brand awareness and engagement for our clients.

Throughout my tenure, I have maintained a focus on evolving our brand to stay ahead of industry trends and meet the needs of our diverse clientele. This has included the creation of visually compelling and strategically aligned marketing materials, reinforcing our position as a leader in the marketing space.

You can view the live site here.