I’m Ryan Young, a versatile visual creator and creative director with extensive experience in video editing, AI-driven workflows, and large-scale campaigns. I’ve delivered visuals for multi-platinum artists across 14+ global festivals and directed campaigns for major labels, consistently driving 1M+ views per teaser. I thrive on shaping stories, lore, and mood boards, turning concepts into compelling visuals and immersive experiences. I specialize in VFX, AI animation, and high-volume project delivery for leading brands. I’ve led post-production for 80+ music videos, created live event visuals and stage designs, and built a sustainable indie brand with a growing audience. I value collaboration, experimentation with AI tools, and delivering on time with quality, always pushing the envelope to merge creativity with emerging technologies.

Ryan Young

I’m Ryan Young, a versatile visual creator and creative director with extensive experience in video editing, AI-driven workflows, and large-scale campaigns. I’ve delivered visuals for multi-platinum artists across 14+ global festivals and directed campaigns for major labels, consistently driving 1M+ views per teaser. I thrive on shaping stories, lore, and mood boards, turning concepts into compelling visuals and immersive experiences. I specialize in VFX, AI animation, and high-volume project delivery for leading brands. I’ve led post-production for 80+ music videos, created live event visuals and stage designs, and built a sustainable indie brand with a growing audience. I value collaboration, experimentation with AI tools, and delivering on time with quality, always pushing the envelope to merge creativity with emerging technologies.

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I’m Ryan Young, a versatile visual creator and creative director with extensive experience in video editing, AI-driven workflows, and large-scale campaigns. I’ve delivered visuals for multi-platinum artists across 14+ global festivals and directed campaigns for major labels, consistently driving 1M+ views per teaser. I thrive on shaping stories, lore, and mood boards, turning concepts into compelling visuals and immersive experiences.

I specialize in VFX, AI animation, and high-volume project delivery for leading brands. I’ve led post-production for 80+ music videos, created live event visuals and stage designs, and built a sustainable indie brand with a growing audience. I value collaboration, experimentation with AI tools, and delivering on time with quality, always pushing the envelope to merge creativity with emerging technologies.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Multi-Media Creator & Visual Director at RCY (Independent Brand)
March 1, 2022 - Present
Directed world-building and campaign development, video post-production and visual production for RCY’s multi-album campaigns with major labels; built lore, characters, mood boards, and visual drafts for each project; produced 6+ promotional trailers per album rollout and achieved 1M+ Instagram views on Yeats’ 2093 trailer. Led live events and stage design, generating 100+ stage visuals and overseeing sound design and on-site visuals for tours, while coordinating end-to-end post-production across partners to ensure 100% on-time delivery. Developed web presence (iamrcy.com) and social content, growing a 6k+ Instagram following and attracting 1k+ monthly visitors. Championed AI-driven workflows, basic VFX, and storytelling for major label campaigns. Served in roles across concept pitching for Yeats’ Dangerous Summer, Lyfe Style, and 2093; staged and designed visuals for Lil Tecca’s Dopamine Tour; managed 50+ draft iterations within tight timelines.
Multimedia Creator & Visual Director at RCY (Independent Brand)
March 1, 2022 - Present
Campaign development, video post-production and visual production: directed world-building and rollouts for multi-album campaigns with major labels; developed lore, characters, and mood boards; produced visual drafts per project (including a trailer that reached 1M+ Instagram views). Created 6+ promotional trailers per album rollout with storyboards, scripts, and custom voice acting. Designed merchandise and graphics (e.g., street signs, apparel, stickers), billboards (Spotify/Field Trip LA/NY) and 50+ visualizer drafts; leveraged AI to enhance final deliverables. Live events & stage design: generated 100+ stage visuals/interludes for global tours and festivals, including revisions and eight-hour packs for major tents and tours. Took on multiple roles (creative director for pitches; stage designer; post-production lead) and managed 50+ drafts in tight timelines. End-to-end post-production for 80+ music videos in collaboration with production companies and directors, incorporating VFX,

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma at King City Secondary School
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services