Ryan Paulaitis

Brand Design Director at Web Service Team - Nice Branding

Lead creative direction and brand strategy for a range of clients from entrepreneurs to corporations across government, tech, hospitality, and finance. Deliver brand identities, design systems, and custom websites from concept through launch. Partner cross-functionally with Sales, PM, and Dev teams to create cohesive, seamless client outcomes.

Lead Art Director at Industrial Strengths Marketing

Crafted concepts with a senior copywriter and executed creative aligned with brand strategy for multiple B2B clients. Delegated to and mentored two designers. Managed partnerships with video production and other creative freelancers, oversaw projects end-to-end, pitched work to clients and prospects, and managed video/animation production.

Contract Designer at Wayfair, Employer Branding Creative Team

Partnered with PR, Talent Acquisition, and DEI teams to support hiring through print, digital, and environmental initiatives. Developed data-informed content strategy and creative to attract candidates and supported retention through internship, professional development, and employee health program collateral.

Art Director at JT Mega, Food Advertising Agency

Collaborated with copywriters, creative directors, photographers, and stylists to deliver creative solutions for Hormel, Cargill, Jennie-O, and Applegate across retail and foodservice channels. Worked on campaigns, brand repositioning, social/digital takeovers, trade show exhibits, POS kits, and video & photography content.

Designer at Latitude, A Brand Experience Design Agency

Designed in-store and digital retail campaigns for Adidas and Reebok displayed across retailers including Footlocker, Champs, and Finish Line. Scouted locations, styled products, directed photo shoots, and ideated/rendered in-store displays and digital campaign assets.

Contract Graphic Designer at Digital People (Creative Staffing Agency) - Turck, Marketing Team

Produced marketing design assets for Turck’s marketing team through a creative staffing arrangement.

Designer at Digital People (Contract Staffing), Turck Marketing Team

Created design work supporting marketing initiatives during contract staffing.

Contract Graphic Designer at Digital People, A Creative Staffing Agency

Provided contract graphic design support for marketing work (summer 2017).

Contract Graphic Designer at Digital People (Creative Staffing Agency) - Animal Adventure, Marketing Team

Produced marketing design assets for Animal Adventure’s marketing team through a creative staffing arrangement.

Contract Graphic Designer at Digital People (Contract Staffing), Animal Adventure Marketing Team

Created marketing design assets for Animal Adventure during contract staffing.

Contract Graphic Designer at Latitude, A Brand Experience Design Agency

Produced graphic design support work for Latitude during contract engagement.

Designer (Contract) at Latitude, A Brand Experience Design Agency

Provided contract design support for retail/brand experience campaigns (winter 2017).

Designer (Contract) at Digital People, A Creative Staffing Agency

Provided contract graphic design support via a creative staffing agency.