I am a Senior Graphic Designer & Art Director with 20+ years of experience delivering brand systems, marketing campaigns, and multi-channel collateral for global financial services and Fortune 500 clients. I excel at shaping brand identities in sophisticated corporate environments and partnering with executives to translate complex ideas into visually compelling narratives. I lead creative direction, mentor teams, and manage full design lifecycles from concept and art direction through production and vendor management, ensuring design consistency across print, digital, and experiential touchpoints.…

Benjamin Farber

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I am a Senior Graphic Designer & Art Director with 20+ years of experience delivering brand systems, marketing campaigns, and multi-channel collateral for global financial services and Fortune 500 clients. I excel at shaping brand identities in sophisticated corporate environments and partnering with executives to translate complex ideas into visually compelling narratives. I lead creative direction, mentor teams, and manage full design lifecycles from concept and art direction through production and vendor management, ensuring design consistency across print, digital, and experiential touchpoints.…

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I am a Senior Graphic Designer & Art Director with 20+ years of experience delivering brand systems, marketing campaigns, and multi-channel collateral for global financial services and Fortune 500 clients. I excel at shaping brand identities in sophisticated corporate environments and partnering with executives to translate complex ideas into visually compelling narratives.

I lead creative direction, mentor teams, and manage full design lifecycles from concept and art direction through production and vendor management, ensuring design consistency across print, digital, and experiential touchpoints.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director at Lazard Asset Management
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Collaborated on brand transformation initiatives, creating fresh visual systems that elevated market presence.
Art Director at Blackstone
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2023
Transformed complex data into compelling visual stories that increased engagement.
Art Director at S&P Global Ratings
October 6, 2014 - December 30, 2016
Led the creation of thought leadership publications that drove significant audience engagement.
Art Director at Neuberger Berman
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Provided creative leadership and design solutions in the financial sector.
Art Director at Oppenheimer Funds
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Developed dynamic social media visuals and infographics that simplified complex financial concepts.
Art Director at BNY Mellon
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014
Provided creative leadership and design solutions in the financial sector.
Art Director at Morgan Stanley
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
Crafted sophisticated marketing materials that spoke directly to high-net-worth audiences. Conceptualized and executed the Richard B. Fischer Memorial installation for Morgan Stanley’s Sydney office.
Designer at Wolff Olins – Brand Consultancy
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Provided brand consultancy services and design solutions.
Designer at Hunter Douglas Contract
December 29, 2002 - December 28, 2005
Redesigned suite of marketing materials resulting in 25% business growth.

Education

BFA, concentration on Graphic Design at Rhode Island School of Design
August 19, 1991 - June 3, 1995
Continuing Education: 12-week Brand Development at School of Visual Arts
November 1, 2011 - February 24, 2012
Continuing Education: Web Design at Parsons School of Design
November 25, 2013 - November 21, 2014
BFA in Graphic Design at Rhode Island School of Design
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Continuing Education - Brand Development Course at School of Visual Arts
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Continuing Education - Web Design at Parsons School of Design
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025

Qualifications

Adobe Certified
September 1, 2018 - September 7, 2023
Brand Development Course
November 5, 2012 - February 24, 2014
Web Design Course
January 1, 2010 - April 2, 2010

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality, Financial Services, Software & Internet
    paper 2023 Branding Portfolio
    In my previous role at Blackstone, I developed multi-platform marketing collateral. For the past 15+ years, I have been primarily focused on visual brand development, with my most recent experiences being within the financial sector.…