Hi, I'm Brian Santoro, an interdisciplinary designer with both corporate and agency experience. I've had the pleasure of working on a wide range of projects from premium scotch labels to breakthrough therapy drug launches, helping brands evolve their visual identity both in print and digital formats. I love collaborating with teams to create smart, usable designs that truly delight clients. With a solid background in branding, web, and print design, I bring professional and problem-solving skills to the table. Whether overseeing design direction or managing production workflows, I'm passionate about delivering clear and effective creative solutions that resonate with target audiences.…

Brian Santoro

Hi, I'm Brian Santoro, an interdisciplinary designer with both corporate and agency experience. I've had the pleasure of working on a wide range of projects from premium scotch labels to breakthrough therapy drug launches, helping brands evolve their visual identity both in print and digital formats. I love collaborating with teams to create smart, usable designs that truly delight clients. With a solid background in branding, web, and print design, I bring professional and problem-solving skills to the table. Whether overseeing design direction or managing production workflows, I'm passionate about delivering clear and effective creative solutions that resonate with target audiences.…

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Hi, I’m Brian Santoro, an interdisciplinary designer with both corporate and agency experience. I’ve had the pleasure of working on a wide range of projects from premium scotch labels to breakthrough therapy drug launches, helping brands evolve their visual identity both in print and digital formats. I love collaborating with teams to create smart, usable designs that truly delight clients.

With a solid background in branding, web, and print design, I bring professional and problem-solving skills to the table. Whether overseeing design direction or managing production workflows, I’m passionate about delivering clear and effective creative solutions that resonate with target audiences.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director at Brian Santoro Design Consultancy
April 1, 2016 - June 15, 2024
Created presentations, label designs, and production materials for global premium scotch company Edrington. Designed expanded look and feel, provided direction, and oversaw evolution of rebranded design assets across print and digital for EVBox B.V.
Senior Designer at Publicis Groupe | Heartbeat
April 1, 2020 - April 30, 2022
Began as Freelance Senior Art Director, then hired full-time as Senior Designer. Contracted to help launch a new to market, breakthrough therapy drug. Led designs with team of art and design directors for new and existing brands, medications, companies, and clinical trials, for web, print, and digital.
Senior Designer at FCB Health | BX Design
November 1, 2018 - January 31, 2020
Designed look and feel for focused area of neuroscience division of biopharmaceutical company. Created logos, masterbranded visual systems, product packaging, support program systems, guidelines, and presentations for top global brands. Worked independently and as part of a larger team; managed, briefed, and delegated design work; provided design direction to junior designers.
Senior Designer at Thinkso Creative
February 1, 2017 - March 31, 2018
Led designs for web and mobile, print, and branding from concept to delivery. Managed production for digital ads and wayfinding/signage programs. Collaborated with front-end engineers and creative team to define design systems for consistent visual language and rapid development.
Senior Designer (Contract) at FutureBrand
July 1, 2016 - November 30, 2016
Assisted on the branding and identity of Corvias and Adient. Managed production work for awards, giveaways, and invitations.
Senior Designer at Infinia Group
February 1, 2012 - April 30, 2016
Started as Freelance Designer, promoted to Designer, then Senior Designer. Led designs for web, print, and branding from concept to delivery. Managed production for digital, print, wayfinding, and environmental projects. Worked with developers and creative team to ensure quality control for responsive design across multiple platforms. Created mockups and wireframes for public-facing sites. Designed editorial layouts of brochures, guide books, and pitch decks.
Design Intern at Mucca Design
October 1, 2011 - January 31, 2012
Collaborated with team to create visual systems and develop retail brands. Developed logos and packaging systems for two rebrands. Designed book covers for Rizzoli and BUR Rizzoli Publications.
Art Director at Brian Santoro Design Consultancy
April 1, 2016 - June 30, 2024
Created presentations, label designs, and production materials for global premium scotch company Edrington. Designed expanded look and feel, provided direction, and oversaw evolution of rebranded design assets across print and digital for EVBox B.V.
Senior Designer at Publicis Groupe | Heartbeat
April 1, 2020 - April 30, 2022
Started as Freelance Senior Art Director, then hired full-time as Senior Designer. Contracted to help launch a new breakthrough therapy drug. Led designs with a team of art and design directors for new and existing brands, medications, companies, and clinical trials, for web, print, and digital.
Senior Designer at FCB Health | BX Design
November 1, 2018 - January 31, 2020
Designed look and feel for focused area of neuroscience division of biopharmaceutical company. Created logos, masterbranded visual systems, product packaging, support program systems, guidelines, and presentations for top global brands. Managed and delegated design work while providing design direction aligned with client expectations.
Senior Designer at Thinkso Creative
February 1, 2017 - March 31, 2018
Led designs for web and mobile, print, and branding from concept to delivery. Managed production for digital ads, wayfinding/signage programs. Collaborated with front-end engineers and creative team to define design systems ensuring consistent visual language and quick development.
Senior Designer at FutureBrand
July 1, 2016 - November 30, 2016
Contracted to assist in branding and identity for Corvias and Adient. Designed and managed production work for awards, giveaways, and invites.
Senior Designer at Infinia Group
February 1, 2012 - April 30, 2016
Started as Freelance Designer, promoted to Designer then Senior Designer. Led web, print, and branding design projects from concept to delivery. Managed production work for digital, print, wayfinding, and environmental. Partnered with developers and creative team to ensure quality control for responsive design. Created wireframes and mock-ups for public-facing sites and designed editorial layouts.
Design Intern at Mucca Design
October 1, 2011 - January 31, 2012
Collaborated with team to create visual systems and develop retail brands. Defined and developed logos and packaging for two rebrands. Designed book covers for Rizzoli and BUR Rizzoli Publications.

Education

BFA at The University of the Arts
August 1, 2005 - May 31, 2010
BFA at The University of the Arts
September 1, 2006 - May 31, 2010
Multi-disciplinary design semester abroad at Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti
January 1, 2009 - May 31, 2009
BFA at The University of the Arts
September 1, 2006 - May 31, 2010
Multi-disciplinary design semester abroad at Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti
January 1, 2009 - May 31, 2009

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Industry Experience

Education, Energy & Utilities, Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality, Other, Media & Entertainment