Open to opportunitiesHead of Community
Community Architect · Content Creator · Brand Builder

BRANDON
GROCE.

Founder of NewForm — reaching 2M+ creatives monthly. I build communities that don't just grow — they convert into loyal users, brand advocates, and measurable results.

Forbes · Adobe · Wix Studio · Dribbble · Disney · Salesforce

Brandon Groce at Adobe MAX
Adobe MAX 2022
On-Camera Host & Speaker
Live to global creative audiences
2M+ Monthly Reach
24M+ Annual Impressions
14K Discord Members
30K+ Community Contacts
3M+ YouTube Views
593K IG Followers
76% DM Open Rate
10+ Years Experience
614 Videos Published
100% Organic Growth
2M+ Monthly Reach
24M+ Annual Impressions
14K Discord Members
30K+ Community Contacts
3M+ YouTube Views
593K IG Followers
76% DM Open Rate
10+ Years Experience
614 Videos Published
100% Organic Growth
01
The Fit

Every requirement.
Already lived.

Ambassador programs, partner operations, community scaling, Discord — this isn't a skill set I'm learning. It's what I've spent the last decade doing, at scale, for some of the biggest names in design.

See the full growth system in action ↗
⚙️
"Manage daily operations of Ambassador & Partner Programs"
Ran full community ops for 3+ years — Discord, email funnels, events, onboarding, 14K active members, 24-hr responsiveness maintained.
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"Scale program workflows, incentives & communication systems"
Built ManyChat automation capturing 30K+ contacts at 67–78% CTR. Scaled across partner accounts — zero manual effort after setup.
🤝
"Main point of contact for ambassadors & partners"
Led distributed creator network of 7 — influencers, editors, community managers. Managed all partner relationships directly.
🌐
"Build partnerships with aligned communities & ecosystem partners"
Partnered with Adobe, Dribbble, Awwwards, LottieFiles, Rive — each activation generating 1M+ impressions, driving real user adoption.
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"Design & launch community initiatives from participant feedback"
Produced monthly design challenges with 600+ submissions. Community insights directly shaped platform product roadmap decisions.
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"Deep familiarity with Discord & online builder ecosystems"
Built NewForm Discord from 0 to 14K members — one of the largest organic design communities. Ran it end-to-end for 3+ years.
02
Content in Action

The content that
built the audience.

10 years of consistent content — tutorials, live workshops, design challenges, event hosting — all targeting the exact creative professionals that design-led companies want to reach.

@dailywebdesign alone reaches 593K followers. Posts regularly hit 1M+ views. That reach flows directly into community sign-ups, newsletter subs, and platform adoption.

Brandon Groce hosting Adobe MAX
Adobe MAX 2022
On-Camera Host · Hosting Adobe Conversations
YouTube · @brandongroce · 21.4K subscribers · 614 videos
Top performing videos
View all 614 videos ↗
How To Use AI Art, Figma & ChatGPT To Create Websites In Minutes
How To Use AI Art, Figma & ChatGPT To Create Websites In Minutes
47K views
Make A Toggle Button Without CSS and Javascript
Make A Toggle Button Without CSS and Javascript
44K views
Adobe XD Advanced Animation | Hottest In Design EP 1
Adobe XD Advanced Animation | Hottest In Design EP 1
42K views
Website Redesign Challenge | Redesigning SpaceX
Website Redesign Challenge | Redesigning SpaceX
37K views
Design a Webflow Website in 30 Minutes (Part 1 of 3)
Design a Webflow Website in 30 Minutes (Part 1 of 3)
36K views
Adobe XD Advanced Animation Tutorial | Website UI
Adobe XD Advanced Animation Tutorial | Website UI
35K views
76% DM Open Rate
Real Data
76% DM Open Rate — ManyChat automation
30K+ contacts captured. 67.9–78.5% CTR to events.
The Growth System — Live Proof

See the full content-to-community pipeline pitched to a real brand

Real numbers. Real audience. A documented growth strategy showing exactly how the system converts content into community, and community into platform users.

View the Design Pitch ↗
03
Impact at a Glance
20M+
Annual Instagram Reach
@dailywebdesign
2M+
Monthly Instagram Reach
Owned channels
30K+
Community Contacts
ManyChat automation
76%
DM Open Rate
Instagram + ManyChat funnels
14K
Discord Members
NewForm — fully organic
3M+
YouTube Views
Lifetime — NewForm channel
21.4K
YouTube Subscribers
614 published videos
230K+
Adobe Live Views
Community-driven content
17K
Newsletter Subscribers
NewForm newsletter
04
Experience
Wix StudioCo-Founder & Head of Community | NewForm
2021 – PresentPartner+
GroceMediaFounder & Head of Production
2016 – PresentFounder+
GEICOSenior UX Designer & Strategist
2018 – 2020Full-time+
Notorious 111 (prev. HZDG)Lead UX Designer
2016 – 2018Full-time+
Brands & Partners Served
Adobe
Wix Studio
Dribbble
Awwwards
LottieFiles
Salesforce
Disney
GEICO
LG
AIGA
05
Press & Recognition
ForbesFull Article

"Community Founder Brandon Groce On Design Tech"

ForbesMention

"Five Creative Storytelling Lessons From Adobe MAX"

Yahoo FinanceFeature

"Top 20 Entrepreneurs You Need To Pay Attention To"

Adobe BlogFeature

"How To Build A Standout Brand"

06
What People Say
"

I've had the pleasure of hiring Brandon for numerous projects — I couldn't be happier with the results. His ability to connect with the creative community is truly remarkable. Professional, reliable, and always brings fresh ideas to the table.

Lindsay Munro
Lindsay Munro
Sr. Manager, Global Ops & Events, Social Media
Adobe
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Brandon is a powerhouse of talent, creativity, and dedication. He has an intuitive understanding of what resonates with the audience and creates content that never fails to hit the mark. His leadership abilities create thriving, engaged communities.

Almog Ben-Yosef
Almog Ben-Yosef
Product Marketing Manager & Partnerships
Wix
"

Brandon made content that looked amazing and really connected with people. We noticed more engagement and real growth in our audience, and the whole process was smooth and enjoyable. I'd happily recommend him to anyone.

Yaamin M.
Yaamin M.
Global Partnerships Manager
LottieFiles
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Social Presence
Instagram
@dailywebdesign
593K
Design education & tutorials
↗ Open
Instagram
@brand0ngr0ce
88K
Personal brand & community
↗ Open
YouTube
NewForm
21.4K
614 videos · 3M+ lifetime views
↗ Open
Pinterest
newformcommunity
1.23M/mo
Monthly reach
↗ Open
LinkedIn
brandon-groce
3K+
Professional network
↗ Open
X
@brand0ngr0ce
Threads & thoughts
↗ Open
Let's build something real

READY TO
WORK TOGETHER?

I bring the community, the content, and the playbook. You bring the mission. Let's talk.

Book a Callbrandon@brandongroce.me
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