Riley J Knight

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.

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.

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.