I’m a Brand Designer and Art Director with 15 years of experience leading creative strategy and execution across tech, fashion, and retail. In that time I’ve helped global brands create elevated experiences across every digital touchpoint. My passion is crafting clear, consistent, story-driven marketing that breaks through and drives growth.

Ben Scarbro

I’m a Brand Designer and Art Director with 15 years of experience leading creative strategy and execution across tech, fashion, and retail. In that time I’ve helped global brands create elevated experiences across every digital touchpoint. My passion is crafting clear, consistent, story-driven marketing that breaks through and drives growth.

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I’m a Brand Designer and Art Director with 15 years of experience leading creative strategy and execution across tech, fashion, and retail. In that time I’ve helped global brands create elevated experiences across every digital touchpoint. My passion is crafting clear, consistent, story-driven marketing that breaks through and drives growth.

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Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director at Abbott
January 1, 2019 - August 1, 2025
Led conception, planning, and execution of national campaigns for Pedialyte; directed creative for Pedialyte, ZonePerfect, Ensure, Similac, and Pediasure; developed design systems and brand guidelines for Zone Perfect; designed end-to-end UX for EleCare.com.
Senior Graphic Designer at DSW
December 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Developed creative treatments for the 2018 spring campaign; created UX/UI designs; partnered with marketing, merchandising, and digital teams to deliver cohesive storytelling across email, social, and retail touchpoints.
Senior Graphic Designer at Express
July 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017
Redesigned creative for men’s email marketing; led cross-functional teams to produce high-volume web assets, banner ads, and experience pages; designed seasonal campaign launches and new product announcements.
Graphic Designer at Abercrombie & Fitch
August 1, 2014 - May 1, 2017
Partnered with the creative and marketing teams on the 2016 brand relaunch; contributed to the concepting and execution of 20+ integrated brand campaigns; conducted trend and cultural research.
Graphic Designer at Seagull Bags
May 1, 2011 - August 1, 2014
Designed custom embroidered graphics for bags; created product graphics, packaging, and marketing materials that reinforced brand identity and increased consumer engagement.
Store Manager at American Apparel
January 1, 2009 - August 1, 2011
Led daily operations of a high-volume retail store; oversaw staff scheduling, training, and performance management; ensured execution of visual merchandising standards and in-store displays aligned with global brand identity.

Education

B.A. Fine Arts & Art History at The Ohio State University
August 1, 2006 - May 1, 2010

Qualifications

Google UX Design Certification
January 1, 2024 - January 6, 2026
Cannes Lions Creative Master Class
January 1, 2025 - January 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Healthcare, Software & Internet, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment