Ryan N. Koster

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Hi, I’m Ryan N. Koster, a multidisciplinary illustrator and graphic designer based in St.

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Hi, I’m Ryan N. Koster, a multidisciplinary illustrator and graphic designer based in St. Louis. I work across traditional and digital media, with a focus on mental health, surreal and psychedelic motifs that invite connection and conversation. I love collaborating with teams to build cohesive brand identities and compelling visuals for music, apparel, and merchandise.

In my practice I’ve led branding campaigns, produced album art and packaging, and created hundreds of designs for discs, posters, and apparel. I bring a hands-on approach, blending strong craft with storytelling to help clients stand out and tell their stories visually.

  • Joined November 2025

Industry experience

  • Retail
  • Professional Services

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Work experience· 4 roles

Head of Graphic Arts · Gateway Disc SportsMay 2019 – May 2019 · 1 mo

Led brand development, established brand guidelines, packaging, marketing materials, and infographics; collaborated with sales to create efficient workflows for custom disc orders.

Art Director · Above Ground Level DiscsMay 2019 – Nov 2025 · 6 yrs 7 mos

- I regularly collaborate with a small sales and marketing team to produce Graphics and Header Images for their websites’ landing pages and product listings. - Reviewed Disc Golf Disc designs submitted by freelance designers and clientele for custom orders that were then sent to be laser etched onto Brass or Magnesium Plates for Hot Foil Stamping. - Created promotional materials for events and product sales. Including Social Media graphics, and Informational Flyers/Posters. - Concepted and Illustrated Designs to be Hot Foil Stamped on the company’s Disc Golf Discs and printed on Apparel. - Manage the company's elite Professional Disc Golf Tournament Team of roughly 30-40 players by issuing quarterly bonuses, communicating special releases for promotion, and offering athletic advice.

Art Director / Graphic Artist · Infinite Spin RecordsOct 2018 – Nov 2025 · 7 yrs 2 mos

Rebranded company with a new 10-page style guide; developed point-of-sale posters and infographic posters, brochures, etc.; collaborated with sales to streamline custom disc orders and prepared designs for hot foil stamping.

Owner / Illustrator / Graphic Artist · Ripper StudiosDec 2012 – Nov 2025 · 13 yrs

Education

Bachelors in Arts · Kendall College of Art & Design2013 – 2015

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Illustration, and 3 year member of Kendall’s Printmaking Club: Collective Pressure. Holding the Secretary position in my 2nd year. Participated in 8 separate student and club exhibitions ranging from printmaking demos, gallery exhibitions, and in-school showings.

Associates in Illustration · Kalamazoo Valley Community College2008 – 2013

Completed an Associates Degree in Illustration. I was also one of two main presenters of a small team of students that led a rebranding campaign for the college’s Center For New Media, which was presented to the schools’ President, Head of Marketing, Head of Graphic Design, and the Head of the CNM. I was also a showcase artist in 2 curated collegiate exhibits.

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