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Hi, I’m Kenny Phillips, a branding and design professional based in New York. Over 10+ years, I’ve built brand identities, visual systems, and campaigns for a wide range of clients, leading projects from concept to final execution. I thrive on collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring designers, and delivering creative solutions that are strategically sound and aesthetically compelling. When I’m not designing, I enjoy teaching design principles and sharing industry knowledge with students and peers, including my experience as a Shillington School lecturer. I’m always looking for opportunities to help brands communicate clearly and beautifully across identity, digital, experiential, and print channels.…Hi, I’m Kenny Phillips, a branding and design professional based in New York. Over 10+ years, I’ve built brand identities, visual systems, and campaigns for a wide range of clients, leading projects from concept to final execution. I thrive on collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring designers, and delivering creative solutions that are strategically sound and aesthetically compelling. When I’m not designing, I enjoy teaching design principles and sharing industry knowledge with students and peers, including my experience as a Shillington School lecturer. I’m always looking for opportunities to help brands communicate clearly and beautifully across identity, digital, experiential, and print channels.

Kenny Phillips

Designer, Brand Designer, Graphic Designer, +2

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Hi, I’m Kenny Phillips, a branding and design professional based in New York. Over 10+ years, I’ve built brand identities, visual systems, and campaigns for a wide range of clients, leading projects from concept to final execution. I thrive on collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring designers, and delivering creative solutions that are strategically sound and aesthetically compelling. When I’m not designing, I enjoy teaching design principles and sharing industry knowledge with students and peers, including my experience as a Shillington School lecturer. I’m always looking for opportunities to help brands communicate clearly and beautifully across identity, digital, experiential, and print channels.…Hi, I’m Kenny Phillips, a branding and design professional based in New York. Over 10+ years, I’ve built brand identities, visual systems, and campaigns for a wide range of clients, leading projects from concept to final execution. I thrive on collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring designers, and delivering creative solutions that are strategically sound and aesthetically compelling. When I’m not designing, I enjoy teaching design principles and sharing industry knowledge with students and peers, including my experience as a Shillington School lecturer. I’m always looking for opportunities to help brands communicate clearly and beautifully across identity, digital, experiential, and print channels.

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Hi, I’m Kenny Phillips, a branding and design professional based in New York. Over 10+ years, I’ve built brand identities, visual systems, and campaigns for a wide range of clients, leading projects from concept to final execution. I thrive on collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring designers, and delivering creative solutions that are strategically sound and aesthetically compelling.

When I’m not designing, I enjoy teaching design principles and sharing industry knowledge with students and peers, including my experience as a Shillington School lecturer. I’m always looking for opportunities to help brands communicate clearly and beautifully across identity, digital, experiential, and print channels.

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Work Experience

Design Director (Contract) at TRIPTK

April 1, 2021 - July 1, 2024

Led branding and design direction for a diverse client roster, delivering strategic and creative branding solutions from concept through final execution. Directed the design process and managed multiple client projects simultaneously, maintaining high standards of quality and on-time delivery. Exclusively managed branding and campaign work for the Rockefeller Center account, ensuring brand consistency and market relevance. Developed and delivered compelling client presentations to drive alignment and outcomes. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate brand strategy into visual assets across identity, digital experiences, experiential, and print.

Senior Designer at Known

June 1, 2021 - December 1, 2023

Built and developed brand identities for clients on a contract basis, collaborating with teams to develop and execute comprehensive brand strategies and visual systems. Supported and mentored designers to ensure deadlines were met and quality standards exceeded. Led brand-focused projects from concept through final execution and presented design concepts to clients across industries.

Senior Designer at Sub Rosa

July 1, 2018 - April 1, 2021

Led design initiatives across brand identity and campaigns, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate brand strategies into compelling visual assets. Managed multiple projects, mentored junior designers, and delivered high-quality design from concept to completion.

Designer & Art Director at Freelance Designer

September 1, 2015 - July 1, 2018

Accomplished designer with 10+ years of experience: built brand identities, creative direction for independent projects, and contributed across identity, digital, experiential, and print design. Partnered with studios, agencies, and in-house teams to deliver design projects; managed timelines and client expectations; mentored peers as needed.

Lecturer at Shillington School

September 1, 2014 - September 1, 2015

Lectured and instructed students on key graphic design principles, typography, layout, branding, iteration/group critique, and production processes. Updated and organized course content to reflect industry best practices and technological advancements. Led project prep and guided student art direction in a high-quality learning environment.

Designer & Art Director at Freelance Designer

April 1, 2021 - Present

Continuing freelance design work alongside other roles, focusing on brand identities, creative direction, and production across identity, digital, experiential, and print projects. Regular collaboration with clients and cross-functional teams to translate strategy into actionable design outcomes.