Hi, I'm Brian.
I’m an art director and visual artist based in Washington, DC with 8+ years of professional and freelance experience in graphic design and
branding. Strategically, my work aims to elevate brand offerings by distilling core messaging down to its cleanest, freshest form.
I am half of the creative team at Studio Blacksheep. I have collaborated with various dynamic brands, small businesses, and independent artists to develop quality visuals, content, and campaigns that reach and engage consumers.
No matter the challenge, I am confident I can develop a creative solution that resonates with a target audience and achieves specific business goals. I am looking for new opportunities to grow as a professional designer.
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My resume.
Education
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Science 2015:
Electronic Media, Arts & Communication
Minor: Architecture
Professional
Branding & Identity, Print & Digital Design, Motion Graphics, Animation, Illustration, Information Graphics, Packaging, Photography Film & Videography, Editing
Technical
Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, Premier, After Effects, Acrobat), Final Cut Pro, Tymult Hype, HTML, Figma, Canva,
Autodesk Maya & Rhino, Microsoft Office,
Windows & Mac OS Operating System
Contact
Bethesda, MD
301.793.4967
thestudioblacksheep.com
linkedin.com/in/brianrcauthen
Experience
Moore Digital Agency | Art Director | 2024 - 2023
Spearheads end-to-end creative process, from concept generation to final delivery. Ensures stringent quality control in the production of visually captivating and highly effective marketing materials, including landing pages, social media posts, email campaigns, and diverse digital assets, tailored for nonprofit clients.
Studio Blacksheep | Freelance Graphic Designer | Creative Director | 2024 - 2014
Collaborates closely with clients to establish and execute design strategies that address specific business goals, brand identities, user needs, and technical restraints.
Nevly Money | Senior Graphic Designer | 2022 - 2023
Responsible for conceptualizing and executing brand refresh. Collaborated with product teams to understand user needs and translate findings into actionable design solutions. Created visually engaging layouts, illustrations, guidelines, and graphics that align with brand aesthetics and enhance user experiences.
Yes& Agency | Art Director | 2022
Contracted to work with the creative team to determine the overall style in which the message is communicated visually to its audience. Oversaw projects through phases of production, testing, edits, final execution, and delivery.
KGD Architecture | Graphic Designer | 2022 - 2018
Developed a visual system for portfolio and archived work to be used in marketing and business development initiatives. Communicated the latest design trends and market research in team meetings and implemented strategy across brand collateral, campaigns, and platforms. Responsible for in-house production of print and digital assets including proposals, brochures, and signage. Managed updates to the website and social media.
Monocult Creative | Graphic Designer | 2020 - 2019
Supported client brands by directing marketing campaigns to create indelible impressions on audiences and prospective clients. Offered end-to-end branding solutions, from logo designing to experiential marketing. Set tone, theme, colors, and messaging for campaigns based on extensive market research, interviews, and industry knowledge.
Ad Astra | Multimedia Designer | 2018
Worked with the creative director to analyze the existing graphic systems and develop a new visual identity for a company-wide rebrand. Supported sales team with graphic assets including infographics, email campaigns, social posts, and mailers. Created environmental displays for industry events.
AIS Health | Production Assistant | 2016
Utilized industry-standard software to produce high-quality print design layouts. Maintained a high level of self-organization to meet strict weekly deadlines for printing.
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