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I’m a graphic designer and brand designer with a BFA in Graphic Design from San Diego State University. I blend creative storytelling with practical design to deliver branding, packaging, UI/UX, and marketing campaigns for startups and Fortune-500 teams alike. I’ve led major branding initiatives, including a company rebrand and the identity overhaul of an annual investor conference. I thrive in fast-paced environments, translate briefs into actionable plans, and collaborate across teams to drive growth through thoughtful, impactful design. In my freelance and full-time roles, I’ve helped translate client visions into visually compelling assets—logos, apps, websites, product mockups, and polished pitch decks—while refining workflows and mentoring peers in new tools and processes.…I’m a graphic designer and brand designer with a BFA in Graphic Design from San Diego State University. I blend creative storytelling with practical design to deliver branding, packaging, UI/UX, and marketing campaigns for startups and Fortune-500 teams alike. I’ve led major branding initiatives, including a company rebrand and the identity overhaul of an annual investor conference. I thrive in fast-paced environments, translate briefs into actionable plans, and collaborate across teams to drive growth through thoughtful, impactful design. In my freelance and full-time roles, I’ve helped translate client visions into visually compelling assets—logos, apps, websites, product mockups, and polished pitch decks—while refining workflows and mentoring peers in new tools and processes.

Brian Leenerts

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Graphic Designer, Brand Strategist, Web Designer, +2

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I’m a graphic designer and brand designer with a BFA in Graphic Design from San Diego State University. I blend creative storytelling with practical design to deliver branding, packaging, UI/UX, and marketing campaigns for startups and Fortune-500 teams alike. I’ve led major branding initiatives, including a company rebrand and the identity overhaul of an annual investor conference. I thrive in fast-paced environments, translate briefs into actionable plans, and collaborate across teams to drive growth through thoughtful, impactful design. In my freelance and full-time roles, I’ve helped translate client visions into visually compelling assets—logos, apps, websites, product mockups, and polished pitch decks—while refining workflows and mentoring peers in new tools and processes.…I’m a graphic designer and brand designer with a BFA in Graphic Design from San Diego State University. I blend creative storytelling with practical design to deliver branding, packaging, UI/UX, and marketing campaigns for startups and Fortune-500 teams alike. I’ve led major branding initiatives, including a company rebrand and the identity overhaul of an annual investor conference. I thrive in fast-paced environments, translate briefs into actionable plans, and collaborate across teams to drive growth through thoughtful, impactful design. In my freelance and full-time roles, I’ve helped translate client visions into visually compelling assets—logos, apps, websites, product mockups, and polished pitch decks—while refining workflows and mentoring peers in new tools and processes.

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San Diego, United States

I’m a graphic designer and brand designer with a BFA in Graphic Design from San Diego State University. I blend creative storytelling with practical design to deliver branding, packaging, UI/UX, and marketing campaigns for startups and Fortune-500 teams alike. I’ve led major branding initiatives, including a company rebrand and the identity overhaul of an annual investor conference. I thrive in fast-paced environments, translate briefs into actionable plans, and collaborate across teams to drive growth through thoughtful, impactful design.

In my freelance and full-time roles, I’ve helped translate client visions into visually compelling assets—logos, apps, websites, product mockups, and polished pitch decks—while refining workflows and mentoring peers in new tools and processes.

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Work Experience

Graphic Design Intern at SDSU ZIP Launchpad

February 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022

Translated qualitative and quantitative customer research into client-facing materials such as decks, infographics, microsites, and videos. Designed solutions for Fortune-500 corporations (Google, Hilton, Hartford Insurance, Meta, NBC, Visa), handling numerous deliverables for over fifty client accounts with tight deadlines. Led and supported multiple projects, improved workflows, and contributed to a company-wide rebrand and annual investor conference identity overhaul. Worked directly with clients on logos, apps, websites, product mockups, and related materials; assumed team-leader responsibilities on various projects and mentored peers on new tools and resources.

Brand Strategist & Graphic Designer at Dunham Investments

January 1, 2024 - Present

Led branding and design initiatives to modernize the company’s identity, guided the full rebrand, and oversaw the annual investor conference identity overhaul. Served as an internal brand consultant, translating strategy into actionable creative across departments to support growth and client-facing initiatives.

Freelance Designer at Self-Employed

January 1, 2020 - Present

Provided freelance design services across brand, web, and campaign work. Delivered logos, apps, websites, product mockups, and pitch decks for diverse clients, consistently meeting deadlines and delivering polished, impact-oriented outcomes.

Visual Design Associate at Material+

October 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023

Contributed to visual design work and design systems; partnered with teams to enhance creative operations, improve workflows, and deliver on brand and marketing initiatives.