I’m an artist with experience designing for toy lines, creating mascot characters and branding, and illustrating and writing for comics and books. I’ve also animated for popular online creators and enjoy collaborating to bring bold ideas to life. I’m excited to contribute creative energy, versatility, and a collaborative mindset to your organization. In my work, I enjoy blending storytelling with strong visuals—from branding and character design to packaging art and animated content. I’m passionate about turning concepts into engaging, polished visuals and helping teams bring projects from idea to finished product.…

Ryan Bryer

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I’m an artist with experience designing for toy lines, creating mascot characters and branding, and illustrating and writing for comics and books. I’ve also animated for popular online creators and enjoy collaborating to bring bold ideas to life. I’m excited to contribute creative energy, versatility, and a collaborative mindset to your organization. In my work, I enjoy blending storytelling with strong visuals—from branding and character design to packaging art and animated content. I’m passionate about turning concepts into engaging, polished visuals and helping teams bring projects from idea to finished product.…

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I’m an artist with experience designing for toy lines, creating mascot characters and branding, and illustrating and writing for comics and books. I’ve also animated for popular online creators and enjoy collaborating to bring bold ideas to life. I’m excited to contribute creative energy, versatility, and a collaborative mindset to your organization.

In my work, I enjoy blending storytelling with strong visuals—from branding and character design to packaging art and animated content. I’m passionate about turning concepts into engaging, polished visuals and helping teams bring projects from idea to finished product.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Branding and Packaging Illustrator, Character Designer, Animator, Social Media Artist at Rooted & Zooted
February 1, 2023 - November 1, 2025
Designed the company’s logo; created the character designs for the company mascots; designed the artwork on the packaging of every product; artwork I created was applied to billboards, license plates, and other physical items; animated advertisements featuring the mascot characters.
Animator, In-Betweener, Storyboard Artist at SmashBits
October 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
Created an animated music video contracted by the YouTube creator FGTeeV; served as the sole storyboard artist, background artist, and animator for the music video; animated stills drawn by other artists while staying faithful to their style.
Illustrator, Animator, Storyboard Artist at Freelance Work
January 1, 2020 - September 1, 2022
Did one-off jobs for various employers, such as illustrating for a children's book The Magic Pillowcases, creating animations for YouTube channels, and illustrating for multiple contractors.
Skeezix Fidget Toy Product Illustrator, Promotional Material Illustrator, Animator, Voice Actor, Character Designer at The Friendship Factory
December 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Created artwork for the Skeezix line of toys distributed nationally; illustrated promotional material; animated videos for their YouTube channel; created every Skeezix character design; created tie-in children’s book with cutouts, coloring pages, and advertising material.

Education

Associate in Applied Science, Media & Communication Arts (Specialty in Creative Imaging & Illustration) at Macomb Community College
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2020
Associate in Applied Science at Macomb Community College
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2020

Qualifications

President's Education Award
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
Utica Community Schools Certificate for Academic Excellence
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
President’s Education Award
January 11, 2030 - February 7, 2026
Utica Community Schools Certificate for Academic Excellence
January 11, 2030 - February 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Retail, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet
    paper Skeezix Artist

    Created artwork of original characters that went on the Skeezix line of toys which were distributed nationally, illustrated promotional material, and animated videos for their YouTube channel.