Marketing Creative Strategist and Founder of Sierra Garden

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James Aina Founder & Creative Director

Marketing Creative Strategist

Education: B.A. in Advertising & Brand Strategy, Texas Tech University

Certifications: Prompt Engineering (Vanderbilt University), UX Design (Google), Data Visualization Fundamentals (Microsoft)

Experience: 7+ years in branding, marketing design, and digital strategy

Current Role: Creative Director at Hudson Bus Sales

Entrepreneurship: Founder of Sierra Gardens, a studio and holding company for creative ventures in consulting, media, and brand development

Expertise: Brand strategy, UX-centered marketing design, email funnels, AI-driven marketing, content strategy, digital growth operations

Professional Interests: Marketing innovation, business strategy, real estate, luxury branding, media development

Personal Interests: Traveling, Tennis, F1, Golf, Contemporary design, Photography, Sport cars, Music, and Film

James Aina

Creative Strategist | Marketing Consultant | Creative Director

Creative Brand Strategist and founder of Sierra Garden, a studio for marketing, design, and media. I’ve built platforms with 10M+ avg. viewers, driven tens of thousands of inbound leads, and delivered results across real estate, automotive, and lifestyle brands.

Marketing & Creative Services

I offer end-to-end marketing and creative support from strategy to execution. Services include lead generation, paid media, email marketing , creative direction, and brand strategy.

I also handle brand management, marketing design, and campaign development helping businesses grow with content and strategy that drive real results. For select projects, I manage creative teams to deliver full-scale production and execution.

What I Do

  • High-level brand and campaign strategy, visual storytelling, and content planning that align with business goals and position your brand to scale with clarity and impact.

  • Custom-designed emails, newsletters, and campaign flows built to drive engagement, conversions, and brand growth optimized for both visuals and performance.

  • Targeted ad campaigns on Facebook and Instagram with creative development, audience strategy, and lead generation systems designed for measurable ROI.

"James effectively managed a team of assistant designers, handled social media outreach, and oversaw creation and asset management. His projects were consistently completed on time or ahead of schedule, thanks to his excellent communication and organizational skills. James's strategies significantly enhanced our brand presence. His professionalism and creativity make him an invaluable asset to any team, and I look forward to working with him again."

— Tanya Kirkland

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Texas. New York. London. Paris.

With strong ties and collaborators in Texas, New York, London, and Paris, we operate across key creative cities offering members global opportunities and connections that extend beyond borders.

Creative Community

This is a curated network for designers, marketers, strategists, and creators who want to stay ahead of the curve and get access to real opportunities. Members receive insights and updates across marketing, business, finance, and art, with curated content on the creative industries, freelance and contract opportunities with multi-million dollar brands, and the latest in fashion, music, culture, and media.

We connect talented creatives with high-level projects, brand collaborations, and insider knowledge from stock updates in fashion and retail to news that shapes the creative economy. If you’re looking to grow, collaborate, and stay informed, this is where you belong.

Luxury News & Retail Stock Updates

We also provide exclusive news and insights on the luxury industry, fashion and retail stocks, emerging tech, and creative economy trends helping members stay informed on the business side of creativity. From brand moves to market shifts, we cover what matters to modern creatives building real careers.