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I'm an independent Art Director and Designer with over 15 years of experience shaping brands across music, real estate, and consumer goods. I blend typography, color, and layout with a love for technology to create bold, engaging brand experiences. Based in Berlin, I lead design and branding for startups, collaborate with founders on marketing strategy, and mentor teams while delivering beautiful product interfaces and campaigns that resonate across digital and physical spaces.…I'm an independent Art Director and Designer with over 15 years of experience shaping brands across music, real estate, and consumer goods. I blend typography, color, and layout with a love for technology to create bold, engaging brand experiences. Based in Berlin, I lead design and branding for startups, collaborate with founders on marketing strategy, and mentor teams while delivering beautiful product interfaces and campaigns that resonate across digital and physical spaces.

Hayden Miller

Art Director, Graphic Designer, Designer, +2

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I'm an independent Art Director and Designer with over 15 years of experience shaping brands across music, real estate, and consumer goods. I blend typography, color, and layout with a love for technology to create bold, engaging brand experiences. Based in Berlin, I lead design and branding for startups, collaborate with founders on marketing strategy, and mentor teams while delivering beautiful product interfaces and campaigns that resonate across digital and physical spaces.…I'm an independent Art Director and Designer with over 15 years of experience shaping brands across music, real estate, and consumer goods. I blend typography, color, and layout with a love for technology to create bold, engaging brand experiences. Based in Berlin, I lead design and branding for startups, collaborate with founders on marketing strategy, and mentor teams while delivering beautiful product interfaces and campaigns that resonate across digital and physical spaces.

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I’m an independent Art Director and Designer with over 15 years of experience shaping brands across music, real estate, and consumer goods. I blend typography, color, and layout with a love for technology to create bold, engaging brand experiences.

Based in Berlin, I lead design and branding for startups, collaborate with founders on marketing strategy, and mentor teams while delivering beautiful product interfaces and campaigns that resonate across digital and physical spaces.

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Work Experience

CTO, Head of Branding at STARE CRAZY

January 1, 2022 - Present

Designed and implemented all technical systems and processes for the startup music production house in the advertising sector. Oversaw branding and web presence; onboarding of new hires; collaborated with founders on marketing strategy. Streamlined file delivery and library organization.

Freelance Designer at AZIBO

January 1, 2022 - October 18, 2025

Landing page research, design, and testing for the financial platform startup catering to landlords and tenants. Liaised with head of design and web development; built key product landing pages and modules in Figma; collected and reviewed feedback.

Senior Art Director at THE SEVENTH ART

January 1, 2016 - October 18, 2025

Oversaw 360° campaigns for a marketing agency specializing in high-end real estate and hospitality. Branded developments in New York City and globally. Created brochures and floorplans for prospective buyers. Designed 3-dimensional spaces and large-format signage for sales.

Senior Art Director/Designer at UNIVERSAL MUSIC / EMI RECORDS

January 1, 2014 - October 18, 2025

In-house role responsible for album cover design, print and digital marketing collateral, merchandise, and art-directing photo shoots. Credited on over 30 albums across sub-labels; projects spanned mainstream artists to jazz icons.

Graphic Designer at THE MCGRAW HILL COMPANIES

January 1, 2010 - October 18, 2025

Assisted in producing a large annually published directory for contractors; created packaging for job-bidding software, magazine layouts, web banners and HTML e-blasts.

Creative Director at RB26 CALIFORNIA

January 1, 2019 - October 18, 2025

Ground-up branding for a California-based boutique Cannabis cultivator and lifestyle startup; equity owner/seed round investor. Created logos, identity, brand guidelines, packaging, marketing collateral, website/e-commerce, social assets; art-directed photo shoots; designed and produced a complete line of clothing and accessories. Helped push a new vertical and contributed to the acquisition in 2019 through branding and media exposure.

Freelance Designer at Azibo

January 1, 2022 - October 18, 2025

Landing page research, design, and testing for a financial platform startup catering to landlords and tenants. Liaised with head of design and web development. Built key product landing pages and modules in Figma. Collected and reviewed feedback.

CTO, Head of Branding at Stare Crazy

January 1, 2022 - Present

Designed and implemented all technical systems and processes for the startup music production house in the advertising sector. Oversaw branding and web presence. Onboarded recent hires. Collaborated with founders on marketing strategy. Streamlined library organization and file delivery to clients.

Senior Art Director at The Seventh Art

January 1, 2016 - October 18, 2025

Oversaw 360° campaigns at a marketing agency specializing in high-end real estate and hospitality. Branded high-profile developments in New York City and globally. Created brochures and floorplans for prospective buyers. Designed 3-dimensional spaces and large-scale signage for sales at construction sites. Clients included: Corcoran, JDS, Piet Boon, PMG, XIN, Zeckendorf Development.

Senior Art Director/Designer at Universal Music / EMI Records

January 1, 2014 - October 18, 2025

In-house creative department role responsible for album cover/package design, print and digital marketing collateral, merchandise, and art-direction of photo shoots. Credited on over 30 albums across multiple sub-labels including Blue Note, Capitol, Virgin, and Astralwerks. Worked with artists spanning Gorillaz, Katy Perry, Robert Glasper, Ravi Coltrane, and Gregory Porter.

Graphic Designer at The McGraw Hill Companies

January 1, 2010 - October 18, 2025

Assisted in the production of a large annual directory for contractors in the construction industry. Created packaging for job-bidding software, magazine layouts, web banners, and HTML e-blasts.

Creative Director at RB26 California

January 1, 2019 - October 18, 2025

Ground-up creative direction and branding for a California-based boutique cannabis cultivator and lifestyle startup. Equity owner/investor. Created logos, identity, brand guidelines, packaging, marketing collateral, website/e-commerce, social assets, art-directed photo shoots, and a complete line of clothing and accessories. Managed external vendor relationships; contributed to strategy that enabled a 2019 acquisition.

Freelance Designer at Azibo

December 31, 2022 - October 18, 2025

Landing page research, design, and testing for a financial platform startup catering to landlords and tenants. Liaised with head of design and web development. Built landing pages and modules in Figma. Collected and reviewed feedback.

CTO, Head of Branding at STARE CRAZY

January 1, 2022 - Present

Designed and implemented all technical systems and processes for a startup music production house. Oversaw branding and web presence. Onboarded hires. Collaborated on marketing strategy. Streamlined library organization and file delivery to client.

Senior Art Director at The Seventh Art

December 31, 2016 - October 18, 2025

Oversaw 360° campaigns for a marketing agency specializing in high-end real estate and hospitality. Branded high-profile developments in New York City and around the world. Created brochures and floor plans for prospective buyers. Designed 3-dimensional spaces and large-scale signage for sales.

Senior Art Director at Universal Music / EMI Records

December 31, 2014 - October 18, 2025

In-house creative department; responsible for album cover/package design, print and digital marketing collateral, merchandise, and art-directing photo shoots. Credited on over 30 albums across sub-labels; collaborated on projects with artists including Gorillaz, Katy Perry, and others.

Graphic Designer at The McGraw Hill Companies

December 31, 2010 - October 18, 2025

Assisted production of a mass annually printed directory; created packaging for job-bidding software, magazine layouts, web banners and HTML e-blasts.

Creative Director at RB26 California

December 31, 2019 - October 18, 2025

Ground-up creative direction and branding for a California-based boutique cannabis cultivator and lifestyle startup. Equity owner/investor. Created logos, identity, brand guidelines, packaging, marketing collateral, website/e-commerce, social assets; art-directed photo shoots; designed and produced a complete line of clothing and accessories. Hired and managed relationships with external vendors for print, photography and merchandise manufacturing. Helped push a new vertical and supported a successful acquisition in 2019 through branding and media exposure.

Freelance Designer at Azibo

January 1, 2022 - October 18, 2025

Landing page research, design, and testing for the financial platform startup catering to landlords and tenants. Liaised with head of design and web development. Built key product landing pages and modules in Figma. Collected and reviewed feedback.

CTO, Head of Branding at Stare Crazy

January 1, 2022 - Present

Designed and implemented all technical systems and processes for the startup music production house in the advertising sector. Oversaw all branding and web presence. Onboarded all recent hires. Frequently collaborated with founders on marketing strategy. Streamlined library organization and file delivery to client.

Senior Art Director at The Seventh Art

January 1, 2016 - October 18, 2025

Oversaw 360° campaigns at the marketing agency specializing in high-end real estate and hospitality. Branded high-profile developments in New York City and around the world. Created brochures and floorplans for prospective buyers. Designed 3-dimensional spaces and large-scale signage for sales of estates and construction sites. Clients included: Corcoran, JDS, Piet Boon, PMG, XIN, and Zeckendorf Development.

Senior Art Director/Designer at Universal Music / EMI Records

January 1, 2014 - October 18, 2025

In-house creative department responsible for album cover/package design, print and digital marketing collateral, merchandise, and art-directing photo shoots. Credited on over 30 albums across sub-labels, including work for Gorillaz, Katy Perry, and Gregory Porter.

Graphic Designer at The McGraw Hill Companies

January 1, 2010 - October 18, 2025

Assisted in the production of a mass annually printed directory for contractors in the construction industry. Created packaging for job-bidding software, magazine layouts, web banners, and HTML e-blasts.

Creative Director at RB26 CALIFORNIA

January 1, 2019 - October 18, 2025

Ground-up creative direction and branding for a California-based boutique Cannabis cultivator and lifestyle startup. Equity owner/seed round investor. Created logos, identity, brand guidelines, packaging, marketing collateral, website/e-commerce, social media assets, art-directed photo shoots, and clothing/accessories. Helped push a new vertical in an industry where branding had been an afterthought, contributing to the company’s acquisition in 2019.

Freelance Designer at AZIBO

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022

CTO, Head of Branding at STARE CRAZY

January 1, 2022 - October 30, 2025

Senior Art Director at THE SEVENTH ART

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016

Oversaw 360° campaigns at the marketing agency specializing in high-end real estate and hospitality. Branded high-profile developments in New York City and around the world. Created brochures and floorplans for prospective buyers. Designed 3-dimensional spaces and large-scale signage for sales of sites and construction sites. Clients included: Corcoran, JDS, Piet Boon, PMG, XIN, and Zeckendorf Development.

Senior Art Director/Designer at UNIVERSAL MUSIC / EMI RECORDS

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014

In-house in the creative department of the major record label. Responsible for album cover/package design, print and digital marketing collateral, merchandise, and art-directing photo shoots. Credited on over 30 albums for art direction/design across sub-labels including Blue Note, Capitol, Virgin, and Astralwerks. Involved in projects across the spectrum from top-tier mainstream artists to jazz heavyweights.

Graphic Designer at THE MCGRAW HILL COMPANIES

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010

Assisted the publishing house in the production of a mass annually printed directory for contractors in the construction industry. Created packaging for job-bidding software, magazine layouts, web banners and HTML e-blasts.

Creative Director at RB26 CALIFORNIA

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Ground-up creative direction and branding for the California-based boutique Cannabis cultivator and lifestyle startup. Equity owner/seed round investor. Created logos, identity, brand guidelines, packaging, marketing collateral, website/e-commerce, social media assets, art-directed photo shoots, clothing and accessories. Hired and managed relationships with external vendors for print, photography and merchandise manufacturing. Helped push a whole new vertical in an industry where branding and product design had been an after-thought. Paved the way for a successful acquisition in 2019 through branding and media exposure.