Independent Creative Direction

Good Things Take Time.

From an idea, to something real.
Creative direction rooted in experience.

BRAND DEVELOPMENT / CREATIVE DIRECTION / BUSINESS GROWTH
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Portfolio

Selected work

Along the way...
Selected Stories

Building brands, not just identities.

Freight Beer

FROM A POINT OF VIEW TO A PLACE ON THE SHELF.

Co-Founder / Head of Brand, Marketing & Creative Direction

Co-founded Freight Beer and developed its positioning, visual identity, packaging, campaigns, merchandise, partnerships, and storytelling. The brand combines an approachable American lager with a distinctive point of view and growing retail distribution.

BRAND PLATFORM · CREATIVE DIRECTION · PACKAGING · CAMPAIGNS · CONTENT
Aprch Beverage Co.

CREATE IT.
GROW IT.
LICENSE IT.

Co-Founder / Creative Director

Co-founded Aprch and led brand identity, product design, packaging, and creative marketing. Aprch grew to 2,000+ retailers across eight states, developed a direct-to-consumer subscriber business, and later transitioned to a licensing model.

BRAND CREATION · PRODUCT · PACKAGING · DTC · LICENSING
About.

The work starts with listening.

About Brett Wiley

A background in creative direction and brand building, shaped by over two decades of hands-on work across cannabis, alcohol, beverages, apparel, action sports, and retail.

I've spent my career building brands from the inside out. From shaping their identity and developing products to building teams, connecting with customers, and helping businesses grow.

I bring creative thinking and a practical understanding of business together, from the earliest ideas to products people can find on shelves.

CREATIVE DIRECTION / BRAND STRATEGY / PACKAGING / PRODUCT / CAMPAIGNS / RETAIL
Background

Experience

Freight BeerHead of Brand & Marketing2024–Present
Aprch Beverage Co.Creative Director2019–2025
OregrownSenior Director, Creative & Marketing2021–Present
Highland ProvisionsMarketing Consultant2020–2021
Arbor CollectiveApparel Brand Manager2014–2016
Quintin Co.Brand Manager2008–2014
Elm CompanyBrand Manager2004–2017
Contact

Have something
in mind?

Available for select creative direction and brand projects.

email to: @brett.wiley2@gmail.com
© 2026 BRETT WILEY
Independent Creative Direction

Good Things Take Time.

From an idea, to something real.
Creative direction rooted in experience.

BRAND DEVELOPMENT / CREATIVE DIRECTION / BUSINESS GROWTH
SCROLL TO EXPLORE ↓
Portfolio

Selected work

Along the way...
Selected Stories

Building brands, not just identities.

Freight Beer

FROM A POINT OF VIEW TO A PLACE ON THE SHELF.

Co-Founder / Head of Brand, Marketing & Creative Direction

Co-founded Freight Beer and developed its positioning, visual identity, packaging, campaigns, merchandise, partnerships, and storytelling. The brand combines an approachable American lager with a distinctive point of view and growing retail distribution.

BRAND PLATFORM · CREATIVE DIRECTION · PACKAGING · CAMPAIGNS · CONTENT
Aprch Beverage Co.

CREATE IT.
GROW IT.
LICENSE IT.

Co-Founder / Creative Director

Co-founded Aprch and led brand identity, product design, packaging, and creative marketing. Aprch grew to 2,000+ retailers across eight states, developed a direct-to-consumer subscriber business, and later transitioned to a licensing model.

BRAND CREATION · PRODUCT · PACKAGING · DTC · LICENSING
About.

The work starts with listening.

About Brett Wiley

A background in creative direction and brand building, shaped by over two decades of hands-on work across cannabis, alcohol, beverages, apparel, action sports, and retail.

I've spent my career building brands from the inside out. From shaping their identity and developing products to building teams, connecting with customers, and helping businesses grow.

I bring creative thinking and a practical understanding of business together, from the earliest ideas to products people can find on shelves.

CREATIVE DIRECTION / BRAND STRATEGY / PACKAGING / PRODUCT / CAMPAIGNS / RETAIL
Background

Experience

Freight BeerHead of Brand & Marketing2024–Present
Aprch Beverage Co.Creative Director2019–2025
OregrownSenior Director, Creative & Marketing2021–Present
Highland ProvisionsMarketing Consultant2020–2021
Arbor CollectiveApparel Brand Manager2014–2016
Quintin Co.Brand Manager2008–2014
Elm CompanyBrand Manager2004–2017
Contact

Have something
in mind?

Available for select creative direction and brand projects.

email to: @brett.wiley2@gmail.com
© 2026 BRETT WILEY