I’m a creative and strategic leader with 12+ years of experience in design, visual storytelling, creative, and art direction. I’ve led creative and design efforts across major global sports properties, and I’m passionate about building engaging, high-impact work for both digital and print. I have worked with global powerhouse names such as HSBC, ANA, Chevron and Honda and helped established agencies as well as start-up businesses achieve their goals through bespoke creativity and design. I’m a hands-on manager who thrives in fast-paced environments, leading multidisciplinary teams, aligning stakeholders around a clear creative vision, and using performance metrics to guide strategy and deliver business results. I’m currently freelancing as a Creative Director and I’m especially driven by projects where creativity directly fuels commercial outcomes. I also do not shy away from hands on work and more than capable and willing to be on design tools where it's needed.

Ryan Gouge

I’m a creative and strategic leader with 12+ years of experience in design, visual storytelling, creative, and art direction. I’ve led creative and design efforts across major global sports properties, and I’m passionate about building engaging, high-impact work for both digital and print. I have worked with global powerhouse names such as HSBC, ANA, Chevron and Honda and helped established agencies as well as start-up businesses achieve their goals through bespoke creativity and design. I’m a hands-on manager who thrives in fast-paced environments, leading multidisciplinary teams, aligning stakeholders around a clear creative vision, and using performance metrics to guide strategy and deliver business results. I’m currently freelancing as a Creative Director and I’m especially driven by projects where creativity directly fuels commercial outcomes. I also do not shy away from hands on work and more than capable and willing to be on design tools where it's needed.

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I’m a creative and strategic leader with 12+ years of experience in design, visual storytelling, creative, and art direction. I’ve led creative and design efforts across major global sports properties, and I’m passionate about building engaging, high-impact work for both digital and print. I have worked with global powerhouse names such as HSBC, ANA, Chevron and Honda and helped established agencies as well as start-up businesses achieve their goals through bespoke creativity and design.

I’m a hands-on manager who thrives in fast-paced environments, leading multidisciplinary teams, aligning stakeholders around a clear creative vision, and using performance metrics to guide strategy and deliver business results. I’m currently freelancing as a Creative Director and I’m especially driven by projects where creativity directly fuels commercial outcomes. I also do not shy away from hands on work and more than capable and willing to be on design tools where it’s needed.

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Work Experience

Design Lead at Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO)
June 1, 2022 - July 1, 2025
Led the organization-wide creative direction, managing a design team. Oversaw the relaunch of the T100 Triathlon World Tour with agency Matta, covering art/creative direction and management of design and photography resources. Implemented new processes, supported design budgeting, and partnered with C-suite stakeholders to ensure creative success. Contributed to a team award for 'Best on Social 2023' and drove fundraising via a London Marathon initiative.
Junior to Senior Designer at International Management Group (IMG)
January 1, 2014 - June 1, 2022
Progressed from Junior to Senior Designer, leading design for eight major global golf events across EMEA, North America, and APAC. Developed campaigns for sponsors including HSBC, ANA, Chevron, and AIG. Presented creative ideas to clients and internal teams, and managed two junior designers plus freelance creatives.

Education

Foundation Degree for Graphic & Media Design - Distinction at University of the Arts London (LCC)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
BA (hons) Graphic & Media Design - 2.1 at University of the Arts London (LCC)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

Foundation Degree for Graphic & Media Design (Distinction)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
BA (hons) Graphic & Media Design (2.1)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education