Hello,
Iโ€™m Brian

 

As a self-starter,
I aim to challenge the status quo
by doing what hasnโ€™t been done before.
Or seen as โ€œacceptableโ€ by the rule book.

I have the mindset of an entrepreneur,
constantly thinking of ways to innovate
and solve problems differently.

Iโ€™m nimble and can
make something out of nothing.
Seriously, just take a look at Souloโ€”a brand that
I crafted every last detail for. From art direction, design, photography, copywriting and brand strategy.
Oh and business development too.

My end goal is simple:
shift perceptions and positively influence culture.
The execution of this is what takes time and patience.

 
 
 

What Iโ€™ve Been Up To

Freelance Senior Brand Designer @Dentsu
April 2024 โ€“ present
Clients: New Business

Freelance ACD, Art Director @Westerra Credit Union
Dec 2022 โ€“ present

Freelance ACD, Art Director @MajorBehavior
June 2021 โ€“ present
Clients: Love Wellness, Macyโ€™s, New Business

Founder and Creative Director @Soulo
Feb 2022 โ€“ April 2024
Launched in October 2022 as a DTC bath and candle brand that created sensory experiences.

Freelance ACD, Art Director @FleishmanHillard
March 2021 โ€“ Sept 2023
Clients: Gatorade, Quaker Oats, WaterWipes, Merrick Dog Food, New Business

Freelance Art Director @Revance Aesthetics
Feb 2021 โ€“ August 2021

Art Director @FCB CHI
June 2016 โ€“ Jan 2021
Clients: Cottonelle, Clorox, Glad, Renew Life, FIAT, Humana, Radio Flyer, Choose Chicago, Chicago Public Library, Valspar, Pine-Sol, Liquid-Plumr, Stonefire Flatbread, New Business

 
 

Brands Iโ€™ve Worked With

 

What I Bring With Me

 

Creative Skills

  • Art Direction

  • Branding

  • Broadcast

  • Copywriting

  • Creative Strategy

  • Digital Design

  • Digital + Social

  • Experiential Design

  • Graphic Design

  • Integrated Marketing

  • Marketing

  • Online Video

  • Photography

  • Print Design

  • UI/UX Design

  • Visual Storytelling

Professional Skills

  • 5+ years Ad Agency Background

  • Overseeing Projects

  • Collaboration

  • Communication

  • Mentorship

  • Working with Clients

  • Daily Commitment to DE&I

Software and Platforms

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, After Effects and Premiere Pro)

  • Facebook Creative Hub

  • Sketch

  • Figma

Programming

  • HTML + CSS