Experience

Hello, I’m Ryan! A creative director and designer based in Minneapolis. View résumé.

HELLO, I’M RYAN

A Minneapolis-based creative director and designer with 10+ years of agency and in-house experience building brand identities, leading multidisciplinary teams, and delivering high-impact, multi-channel creative. Currently leading creative at Red Circle Agency, focused on craft, mentorship, and consistently strong execution.

EXPERTISE

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Red Circle, Creative Agency
Minneapolis, MN
2018 – Present

Led creative strategy and design execution across multiple client accounts, owning work from concept through final delivery.
Directed integrated campaigns across digital, print, broadcast, and out-of-home channels.
Set and enforced creative standards through hands-on direction, reviews, and team mentorship.
Led and art-directed photo shoots from concept through final asset delivery.

CREATIVE DESIGNER

Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
Prior Lake, MN
2014 – 2018

Designed digital content with a user experience focus.
Created promotional and event concepts from sketchbook to digital execution for digital/print mediums.
Collaborated with motion graphics and animation team to deliver motion graphics advertising.
Created marketing concepts that aligned with overarching property brand to drive guest engagement and loyalty.

LEAD GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Black Bear Casino Resort
Carlton, MN
2012 – 2014

Created and directed print/digital advertising content.
Managed promotional packages from concept through art direction to market.
Developed and managed visual brand across various mediums including, direct mail, TV, web, print, digital and in-house presentation.

WEB DESIGNER

50 Below, Web Solutions
Duluth, MN
2010 – 2012

Designed ecommerce websites and digital content in power sports, medical, and health care industries with a focus on branding, UX/UI design, and wireframing.
Ensured quality of department work through quality assurance responsibilities.