Ryan K. Brown is a strategic creative problem-solver, specializing in interactive brand systems and elevated digital experiences, blending thoughtful design with explorative creative code.






Never Idle Campaign




American Cancer Society









Whitetail Properties






Go Build Alabama



Real Time Medicare Data
Additional Work
Hi, I'm Ryan
I'm a multi-disciplinary designer and creative coder with deep roots in advertising, having reached the ACD level at several Southeastern agencies. While Graphic Design and Art Direction are my specialty and main gigs, I'm constantly looking for ways to bring my work to life through code and creative other technologies. Whether developing an interactive brand system or building an immersive experience, whether I'm working with organizations big or small, my M.O. is producing work that not only solves business problems, but more importantly helps everyday people understand and appreciate complicated things. And I know we just met, but if you want to see peak Ryan Brown, team me up with other talented, collaborative people who share that same drive. I'm absolutely convinced that when you mix curiosity, strategy, and experimentation with a passionate, pragmatic, selfless attitude, you maximize your chances of impactful creative that connects. If you agree, hit me up and let's make something cool.
Roles
- Freelance Opportunities
- Full-Time Positions
(Assc. Creative Director, Sr. Art Director, Sr. Designer)
Skillset
- Art Direction
- Brand Identity
- UI/UX Design
- Web Animation
- Creative Code
- Simple (AE) Animation
Code
- HTML/CSS/JS
- Tailwind CSS
- GSAP
- P5.js
- Three.js
- SVG/CSS Animation
Experience
- Freelance2022—Curr.ACD, Art Director, Web Animation
- Lewis Communications2018—2022Associate Creative Director
- bigcom2011—2018Senior Art Director
- Details Communications2007—2011Designer
Education
- 2003 — 2007BFA in Graphic Design
References
- Aaron GreshamExecutive Creative Director, Brand Neue
- Matt HarrisCreative Director, Brassfield & Gorrie Construction
- Shannon HarrisExecutive Creative Director, bigcom
- Ford WilesChief Creative Officer, Apostle.co
- Ryan GernenzVP of Creative, Lewis Communications
- Stephen CurryExecutive Creative Director, Lewis Communications
- Meghan MurrayDesign Director, Matchstic
- John PerryChief Marketing Officer, ARC Realty
- Jessica UnderwoodMarketing & Media Relations, The Nature Conservancy
- Caty HicksAccount Director, Humanaut
- Caroline CollinsSenior Art Director, Cinco
Accolades
- Judges Special Award• 2020 AAF Birmingham ADDYsCordially Stop Cancer
- Best in Show, Digital Campaign• 2018 AAF Birmingham ADDYsNever Idle
- Best in Show, Campaign• 2015 AAF Birmingham ADDYsGo Build Campaign
- Best in Show, Interactive• 2015 AAF Birmingham ADDYsGo Build Training Manual eTextbook
- 2013 Art Director of the YearAAF Birmingham ADDY Awards
- Best in Show, Digital• 2013 AAF Birmingham ADDYsBirmingham IN Guide App
- Silver ADDY Award• 2013 National ADDYsAlabama Gulf Seafood Brochure
- Gold ADDY Award• 2013 Southeast Regional ADDYsAlabama Gulf Seafood Brochure