Hi, I’m Syd Rein. I’m an ACD, art director, and designer with a passion for building cohesive brand visuals and immersive campaigns. I’ve led creative across digital, print, social, and experiential spaces, collaborating with teams and clients to translate ideas into clear, impactful work. I thrive at the intersection of strategy and craft, ensuring every project aligns with brand identity and business goals. Currently working across freelance and contracted roles, I enjoy shaping creative direction, mentoring designers, and delivering high-quality work for notable brands. I’m always exploring new mediums and tools to push the envelope while keeping the process collaborative and enjoyable for everyone involved.

Syd Rein

Hi, I’m Syd Rein. I’m an ACD, art director, and designer with a passion for building cohesive brand visuals and immersive campaigns. I’ve led creative across digital, print, social, and experiential spaces, collaborating with teams and clients to translate ideas into clear, impactful work. I thrive at the intersection of strategy and craft, ensuring every project aligns with brand identity and business goals. Currently working across freelance and contracted roles, I enjoy shaping creative direction, mentoring designers, and delivering high-quality work for notable brands. I’m always exploring new mediums and tools to push the envelope while keeping the process collaborative and enjoyable for everyone involved.

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Hi, I’m Syd Rein. I’m an ACD, art director, and designer with a passion for building cohesive brand visuals and immersive campaigns. I’ve led creative across digital, print, social, and experiential spaces, collaborating with teams and clients to translate ideas into clear, impactful work. I thrive at the intersection of strategy and craft, ensuring every project aligns with brand identity and business goals.

Currently working across freelance and contracted roles, I enjoy shaping creative direction, mentoring designers, and delivering high-quality work for notable brands. I’m always exploring new mediums and tools to push the envelope while keeping the process collaborative and enjoyable for everyone involved.

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Work Experience

Freelance
January 1, 2017 - Present
Freelance designer and art director providing brand design, campaign concepts, and visual direction for various clients; currently ongoing.
Designer & Art Director at Deutsch LA
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Design and art direction for brand projects, shaping visual systems and campaign materials.
Senior Designer at Snap Inc.
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Senior designer role (via Aquent), contracted, delivering design solutions for product and brand initiatives.
Senior Designer and Art Director at Crispin Porter Bogusky
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Senior designer and art director, leading creative execution for campaigns and brand work.
Senior Art Director and Designer at Stuffed Puffs
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Senior art director and designer contributing to packaging, campaigns, and product visuals.
Senior Art Director and Designer at Curiosity
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Senior art director and designer on brand and product narratives.
Senior Art Director and Designer at Illicit Elixirs
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Senior art director and designer for contract-based projects and campaigns.
Senior Creative at Mozilla
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Senior creative on contract engagements, driving creative direction and campaign concepts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at UCLA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment