Hi, I’m Riley Knight, a designer and illustrator with a strong production foundation and agency-level experience. I translate ideas into high-quality, production-ready visuals across entertainment, fashion, and publishing, focusing on illustration-driven brand assets, product development, and complex production workflows. I collaborate with clients and teams to turn briefs into tangible visuals—from key art and custom illustrations to visual systems and licensed merchandise. My work spans original children’s books, campaigns, and line work for merch, with a hands-on approach from concept to final production.

Riley J Knight

Hi, I’m Riley Knight, a designer and illustrator with a strong production foundation and agency-level experience. I translate ideas into high-quality, production-ready visuals across entertainment, fashion, and publishing, focusing on illustration-driven brand assets, product development, and complex production workflows. I collaborate with clients and teams to turn briefs into tangible visuals—from key art and custom illustrations to visual systems and licensed merchandise. My work spans original children’s books, campaigns, and line work for merch, with a hands-on approach from concept to final production.

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Hi, I’m Riley Knight, a designer and illustrator with a strong production foundation and agency-level experience. I translate ideas into high-quality, production-ready visuals across entertainment, fashion, and publishing, focusing on illustration-driven brand assets, product development, and complex production workflows.

I collaborate with clients and teams to turn briefs into tangible visuals—from key art and custom illustrations to visual systems and licensed merchandise. My work spans original children’s books, campaigns, and line work for merch, with a hands-on approach from concept to final production.

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Work Experience

Production Artist at Culture Studio
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Prepared licensed artwork for large-scale production using advanced color separation techniques; collaborated with major entertainment clients including Live Nation, Sony Music, and UMG; designed custom product artwork for client-facing and internal initiatives; maintained Culture’s reputation for quality under tight deadlines and high-volume releases.
Production Artist at Culture Studio
January 1, 2024 - Present
Continued producing licensed artwork and managing production workflows; collaborated with major entertainment clients including Live Nation, Sony Music, and UMG; maintained high-quality output under tight deadlines and high-volume releases.
Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Riley J Knight Design
January 1, 2019 - Present
Designed production-ready artwork for licensed merchandise for major artists; developed illustration and design-driven solutions across marketing, product development, and publishing; created key art, custom illustrations, and visual systems tailored to client-brand identities; illustrated original children’s books and long-form illustration projects from concept through final delivery; managed projects independently, working directly with clients to turn creative vision into finished products.
Art Lead at One + One
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Led and directed creative team members in a fast-paced environment; oversaw design execution from concept through production, ensuring visual consistency and quality; led design direction for custom products across fashion, lifestyle, and athletic brands; partnered with clients to develop products aligned with brand identity and seasonal trends; identified and optimized machinery and production processes, improving product quality and efficiency.

Education

BA Industrial Design, Minor Illustration at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Retail, Education, Professional Services, Other