I'm Hayden Miller, a Berlin-based Art Director and Designer with 15+ years of experience building brands from the ground up for corporations, agencies, and startups. I specialize in branding and identity across both digital and physical touchpoints, with a sharp eye for typography and meticulous attention to detail. I’ve collaborated with major record labels, luxury real estate brands, fintechs, health and wellness brands, and consumer products to craft cohesive brand ecosystems. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy leading teams from concept through production to ensure consistency and impact.…

Hayden Miller

I'm Hayden Miller, a Berlin-based Art Director and Designer with 15+ years of experience building brands from the ground up for corporations, agencies, and startups. I specialize in branding and identity across both digital and physical touchpoints, with a sharp eye for typography and meticulous attention to detail. I’ve collaborated with major record labels, luxury real estate brands, fintechs, health and wellness brands, and consumer products to craft cohesive brand ecosystems. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy leading teams from concept through production to ensure consistency and impact.…

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I’m Hayden Miller, a Berlin-based Art Director and Designer with 15+ years of experience building brands from the ground up for corporations, agencies, and startups. I specialize in branding and identity across both digital and physical touchpoints, with a sharp eye for typography and meticulous attention to detail.

I’ve collaborated with major record labels, luxury real estate brands, fintechs, health and wellness brands, and consumer products to craft cohesive brand ecosystems. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy leading teams from concept through production to ensure consistency and impact.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

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
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 - October 30, 2025
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 - 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.
Freelance Designer at AZIBO
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
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, 2014 - 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 real estate 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, 2010 - January 1, 2014
In-house in the creative department of the major record label under the VP of creative. 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 of the brand, including Blue Note Records, Capitol, Virgin, and Astralwerks. Worked with artists including Gorillaz, Bryan Ferry, Katy Perry, Robert Glasper, Ravi Coltrane, and Gregory Porter.
Graphic Designer at THE MCGRAW HILL COMPANIES
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Assisted the publishing house in the production of a massive 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, 2015 - 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, 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 whole new vertical in an industry where branding and product design had been an after-thought. Paved the way for a successful acquisition of the company in 2019 through memorable branding and by leveraging media exposure.
Creative Director at STARE CRAZY
January 1, 2022 - April 1, 2025
Led brand strategy and creative operations for a Berlin music production startup serving global advertising clients. Built the end-to-end brand identity system across web, client materials, and internal docs; designed and deployed file-delivery workflows reducing client turnaround time; onboarded recent hires on brand standards; collaborated with founders on marketing strategy and partnerships with global agencies.
Creative Director & Co-Founder at RB26 CALIFORNIA
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
Led ground-up creative direction and brand identity for a California lifestyle startup from founding through acquisition; created logo and identity system, packaging, e-commerce, and apparel; designed storefronts on Shopify/Webflow; art-directed photography and video content; managed vendors and budgets; contributed to a successful acquisition in 2019 through strong branding.
Senior Art Director & Designer at UNIVERSAL MUSIC / EMI RECORDS
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014
Executed album art, packaging, and marketing collateral in-house; credited on 40+ album releases across Blue Note, Capitol, Virgin, and Astralwerks sub-labels; worked with top artists including Gorillaz, Katy Perry, and Bryan Ferry; directed photography and managed production pipelines under tight deadlines; maintained quality control for packaging, print collateral, and digital assets for global releases.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at Purchase College, New York
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at Purchase College, State University of New York
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025
Bachelors in Fine Arts at Purchase College, New York
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Purchase College, New York
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at Purchase College, New York
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at Purchase College, New York
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026
B.F.A. in Graphic Design at Purchase College, State University of New York
January 11, 2030 - June 25, 2026

Qualifications

Adobe Creative Residency Recipient
January 1, 2020 - October 18, 2025
Adobe Creative Residency
January 1, 2020 - October 18, 2025
Adobe Creative Residency Recipient
January 1, 2020 - October 18, 2025
Adobe Creative Residency
January 1, 2020 - October 18, 2025
Adobe Creative Residency
January 1, 2020 - October 30, 2025
Adobe Creative Residency
January 1, 2020 - January 16, 2026
Adobe Creative Residency Recipient
January 1, 2020 - June 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Healthcare, Retail, Software & Internet

Skills

Experience Level