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Going freelance opened the door to some of the most exciting work of my career—partnering with world-class brands and productions including Cirque du Soleil and MGM, and exploring creativity in arenas such as live entertainment. What began as short-term projects grew into shaping narratives, designing sets and costumes, developing marketing campaigns, and collaborating directly with directors. I believe creativity is about making ideas clear, consistent, and felt—whether it’s a campaign, a show, design, or film. I’m a hands-on Creative Director and Design Lead who still designs, edits, and animates, uses craft to mentor teams, and leads with clarity to deliver work at scale and under pressure.…Going freelance opened the door to some of the most exciting work of my career—partnering with world-class brands and productions including Cirque du Soleil and MGM, and exploring creativity in arenas such as live entertainment. What began as short-term projects grew into shaping narratives, designing sets and costumes, developing marketing campaigns, and collaborating directly with directors. I believe creativity is about making ideas clear, consistent, and felt—whether it’s a campaign, a show, design, or film. I’m a hands-on Creative Director and Design Lead who still designs, edits, and animates, uses craft to mentor teams, and leads with clarity to deliver work at scale and under pressure.

Ryan Dilley

Creative Director, Art Director, Designer, +7

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Going freelance opened the door to some of the most exciting work of my career—partnering with world-class brands and productions including Cirque du Soleil and MGM, and exploring creativity in arenas such as live entertainment. What began as short-term projects grew into shaping narratives, designing sets and costumes, developing marketing campaigns, and collaborating directly with directors. I believe creativity is about making ideas clear, consistent, and felt—whether it’s a campaign, a show, design, or film. I’m a hands-on Creative Director and Design Lead who still designs, edits, and animates, uses craft to mentor teams, and leads with clarity to deliver work at scale and under pressure.…Going freelance opened the door to some of the most exciting work of my career—partnering with world-class brands and productions including Cirque du Soleil and MGM, and exploring creativity in arenas such as live entertainment. What began as short-term projects grew into shaping narratives, designing sets and costumes, developing marketing campaigns, and collaborating directly with directors. I believe creativity is about making ideas clear, consistent, and felt—whether it’s a campaign, a show, design, or film. I’m a hands-on Creative Director and Design Lead who still designs, edits, and animates, uses craft to mentor teams, and leads with clarity to deliver work at scale and under pressure.

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Going freelance opened the door to some of the most exciting work of my career—partnering with world-class brands and productions including Cirque du Soleil and MGM, and exploring creativity in arenas such as live entertainment. What began as short-term projects grew into shaping narratives, designing sets and costumes, developing marketing campaigns, and collaborating directly with directors.

I believe creativity is about making ideas clear, consistent, and felt—whether it’s a campaign, a show, design, or film. I’m a hands-on Creative Director and Design Lead who still designs, edits, and animates, uses craft to mentor teams, and leads with clarity to deliver work at scale and under pressure.

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Work Experience

Freelance Creative Director + Design Lead

June 1, 2020 - Present

Freelance creative direction and design for global entertainment and brand campaigns, including Cirque du Soleil and MGM. Lead end-to-end creative development across marketing and production design—developing narratives, designing sets and costumes, shaping campaign systems, and collaborating directly with directors and production teams. Deliver across live and event contexts as well as large-scale marketing, with strong craft in design, editing, and motion to support storytelling. Known for adapting quickly, taking ownership, and delivering under pressure while maintaining design consistency across multiple formats and markets.

Freelance Creative Director

June 1, 2020 - Present

Freelance creative direction spanning live entertainment, marketing, production design, narratives, and campaign development. Partnered with world-class brands and productions including Cirque du Soleil and MGM, contributing across roles such as marketing and production design, set and costume direction, and collaboration with directors. Engaged on projects including Cirque du Soleil’s “Auana” (Oahu, Hawai’i) and “Mad Apple” (Las Vegas) as Marketing and Production Designer, plus MGM’s “America’s Got Talent Superstars” live marketing work in Las Vegas. Also served as Creative Director for Huski Chocolate in London. Work includes shaping creative systems for consistency, delivering under tight timelines, and mentoring teams while still designing, editing, and animating.

Creative Director at Huski Chocolate

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Creative direction for Huski Chocolate based in London, supporting brand creative and design leadership.

Marketing and Production Designer at Cirque du Soleil

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Marketing and production design for Mad Apple in Las Vegas, supporting the visual identity and production needs of a major live show through consistent campaign and show visuals.

Marketing and Production Designer at MGM - America’s Got Talent Superstars Live

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Live marketing creative and production design for America’s Got Talent Superstars Live in Las Vegas. Designed and guided marketing assets and production-facing visuals for show promotion at scale.

Marketing and Production Designer at Cirque du Soleil

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Marketing and production design for Cirque du Soleil in Oahu, Hawai’i. Supported campaign and production needs by shaping visual language and creative direction for live entertainment.

Creative Director at Publicis•Poke

June 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020

Creative direction for digital and integrated work, leading concept development, design direction, and delivery with clarity and craft. Worked across client needs spanning campaign and production requirements.

Publicis•Poke Creative Director at Publicis•Poke

June 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020

Creative direction for digital and integrated work, leading concept development, design systems, and motion/editing craft to deliver campaigns for major clients.

Digital Creative Director at Arc Worldwide

September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2019

Owned digital creative direction, including concepting, campaign development, and design for scalable platforms across clients and pitches.

Digital Design Director at Arc Worldwide

July 1, 2013 - August 31, 2017

Led digital design direction with an emphasis on creating cohesive design systems, campaign delivery at pace, and mentoring creative teams through craft and clarity.

Design Director at Airlock (part of Leo Burnett Group)

January 1, 2013 - July 31, 2013

Design leadership for agency work, guiding creative and design production across projects and supporting art direction and visual systems.

Art Director / Senior / Middleweight / Junior Designer at Airlock (Independent)

October 1, 2005 - January 1, 2013

Progressed through Art Director and multiple designer levels, contributing to concept, design, and execution across campaigns and production work.

Junior Designer at The Partners

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2003

Designed assets as a junior designer, building foundational craft in graphic design and professional media.