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Currently lead an independent branding and design studio, managing all aspects of business operations, client relationships and project delivery. Work closely with organisations both in New Zealand and overseas to develop strategic brand and communication solutions while overseeing budgets, timelines and external contractors.…

Shane Ries

Designer, Brand Designer, Graphic Designer, +2

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Currently lead an independent branding and design studio, managing all aspects of business operations, client relationships and project delivery. Work closely with organisations both in New Zealand and overseas to develop strategic brand and communication solutions while overseeing budgets, timelines and external contractors.…

Available to hire

Currently lead an independent branding and design studio, managing all aspects of business operations, client relationships and project delivery. Work closely with organisations both in New Zealand and overseas to develop strategic brand and communication solutions while overseeing budgets, timelines and external contractors.

Skills

Brand Identity

Logo

Presentation Design

Experience Level

Brand Identity

Expert

Logo

Expert

Presentation Design

Expert

Work Experience

Owner / Creative Director at The Cream Co. (NZ)

January 1, 2023 - Present

Founded and lead an independent branding and design studio, managing all aspects of business operations, client relationships and project delivery. Worked with organisations in New Zealand and overseas to develop strategic brand and communication solutions while overseeing budgets, timelines and external contractors.

Senior Art Director at Zalando

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023

Led the creative direction and delivery of corporate communications for one of Europe’s largest fashion and technology companies. Developed campaigns, brand communications and internal initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing stakeholders and delivering high-quality creative work across digital, print and environmental channels.

Independent Designer at Freelancer (Australia)

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019

Independent graphic designer working with clients such as Public Transport Victoria and collaborating with boutique clients such as MoFresh motion graphics studio.

Design Director at Milo and Co. (Australia)

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016

Brand strategy, concept design, design development and overseeing our design process; worked with clients such as Bupa, StarTrack, GE Money and Maurice Blackburn.

Senior Designer at Strategy Design and Advertising (NZ)

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012

Senior designer on a variety of projects from brand design and boutique jobs to way-finding for clients such as NZTE, Line 7, Firth and Auckland Airport.