Ryan King

Art Director

RyanKing

New York

You're only as good as the work you get. Since grad school it's been a struggle but I'm constantly building striving for the next project. Everything is constantly getting better and so are my opportunities. I'm really just interested in developing awesome work and a kick ass attitude. I've got so much knowledge and skills that are stymied waiting to blow up when ever that opportunity presents itself.

Work

  • Freelance Art Director
    Herndon, VA
    Apr 2011 - Jun 2011
    White + Partners

    I'm filling on their PMA account and where I can to help cover their work flow needs.

  • Freelance Designer/Art Director
    Washington DC
    Mar 2011 - Mar 2011
    Anas Creative

    I design everything from marketing materials for trade shows to both online and print for DC based Associations.

  • Interactive Marketing Manager
    Washington D.C.
    Sep 2011 - Mar 2012
    The National Association of Broadcasting

    I was contracted to managed, build, populated, sent emails for the NAB Show's 200,000 plus subscribers. I also assisted the web master build and design sections of the NAB Show web site.

  • Designer
    Reston, VA
    May 2010 - Dec 2010
    The Washington Suburban Press

    I was hired to re-brand and help their new direct mail company get off the ground as well as design special sections for the Fairfax times.

  • Teaching Intern
    Savannah, GA
    Jan 2008 - Jun 2008
    The Savannah College of Art and Design

    I assisted Porfessor Basil in the winter quarter with his Art Direction 1 class, and Professor Lott during the Spring quarter with her Typography for Advertising. I created projects, prepared lectures, and assisted in grading and critiquing of undergraduate work.

  • Freelance Art Director
    New York, NY
    Apr 2004 - Oct 2010
    People Protecting Animals and Thier Habitats (PATH)

    I've been developing their branding, website and promotional materials from the ground up. We're scheduled to re-brand this fall as well create a number of promotional campaigns through out the summer.

  • Graphic Artist
    Savannan, GA
    Aug 2008 - Feb 2009
    Onpoint Digital

    I created portals for their mLearning programs, as well as, some of their marketing materials.

  • Freelance Web Designer
    Natick, MA
    Mar 2006 - Aug 2006
    Sabre Imagery

    I designed, built, and maintained sites like Reiser.com, and Ovationforthecure.org during the summer before graduate school. I also designed some print collateral and advertising as well.

  • Owner
    Boston, MA
    Feb 2004 - Feb 2006
    Verrochio Design

    I manaages and maintained ten clients during the two year period. I designed brands, websites, print collateral, and both web and print advertising for small businesses in the Boston area.

  • Interactve Art Director
    Boston, MA
    Apr 2000 - Feb 2003
    R+D Advertising and Marketing

    I worked closely with the Sr. Art Director and the Creative director to create concept oriented communications for business in the greater Boston area. My primary responsibilities were to building web and interactive communications. Because of the size of the agency I had a hand in everything from launching brands, print advertising, and CD ROMs.

Education

  • MFA - Advertising
    Savannah, GA
    Sep 2006 - Aug 2008
    The Savannah College of Art And Design

    I studied advertising strategy, tactics and corporate communications. Everything is created central to big ideas that are true to the brand identity. I am currently writing my thesis on Mobile tactics that are based on opt-in marketing and multi-platform integration.

  • Bachelors of Art concentrating on Graphic Design
    Boston, MA
    Sep 1994 - Jun 1999
    Northeastern University

    I studied the principals of design ethics of information design while I co-oped at companies like Ad life Communications and Bell Atlantic