I bring over nine years of experience in brand, visual, and digital design across entertainment, tech, and agency environments. My skills include creative direction, social and campaign design, and building scalable design systems. I’m fluent in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, with strong abilities in typography, layout, and motion formatting. I’ve led cross-functional teams, managed external partners, and maintained brand consistency across platforms. My background combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution—translating complex ideas into clear, impactful visual communication.

Julian Rucker

I bring over nine years of experience in brand, visual, and digital design across entertainment, tech, and agency environments. My skills include creative direction, social and campaign design, and building scalable design systems. I’m fluent in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, with strong abilities in typography, layout, and motion formatting. I’ve led cross-functional teams, managed external partners, and maintained brand consistency across platforms. My background combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution—translating complex ideas into clear, impactful visual communication.

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I bring over nine years of experience in brand, visual, and digital design across entertainment, tech, and agency environments. My skills include creative direction, social and campaign design, and building scalable design systems. I’m fluent in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, with strong abilities in typography, layout, and motion formatting. I’ve led cross-functional teams, managed external partners, and maintained brand consistency across platforms. My background combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution—translating complex ideas into clear, impactful visual communication.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at Lee Andrews Group
June 30, 2025 - September 22, 2025
Directed digital-first design for government, community, and environmental campaigns; built modular content systems increasing efficiency by 30% and reducing turnaround by 12%; delivered high-volume branding, event collateral, and digital assets under tight deadlines.
Brand Communications Manager at CLO Virtual Fashion
June 30, 2023 - September 22, 2025
Directed creative strategy for Marvelous Designer’s global event presence at GDC 2023; led design for booth experience, presentations, and branded assets that drew thousands of attendees. Developed cross-market toolkits used by teams in the U.S. and Korea, ensuring brand alignment across two continents. Managed production of photo, video, and event deliverables, streamlining workflows between vendors and in-house teams.
Brand Content Designer at Fever Content
October 31, 2022 - September 22, 2025
Produced integrated digital campaigns for film and music clients, optimizing creative for engagement. Partnered with creative directors to sharpen brand messaging while delivering production-ready assets.
Production Designer at Haus Los Angeles
April 30, 2022 - September 22, 2025
Formatted campaign assets (key art, thumbnails, promos) for global streaming platforms; applied advanced Photoshop compositing to optimize assets for high-visibility campaigns, improving content discovery and user engagement. Collaborated closely with producers and developers for seamless asset delivery across formats and resolutions.
Visual Designer at Spodio
October 31, 2021 - September 22, 2025
Designed motion graphics and UI-ready visuals for sports tech startup; developed digital/social content to expand platform reach and community engagement.
Graphic Designer at HartBeat Productions
May 31, 2021 - September 22, 2025
Designed pitch decks and visual systems for shows, partnerships, and digital content; produced creative assets for social, web, and broadcast campaigns reaching over 100K viewers. Managed cross-platform visual consistency, ensuring design alignment from concept to delivery.
Graphic Designer at Camp + King
July 31, 2020 - September 22, 2025
Designed brand campaigns for Papa John’s, including social, digital, and broadcast assets supporting national promotions. Partnered with senior creative leadership to ideate campaign concepts, adapting visuals for digital-first formats. Coordinated with copywriters, strategists, and account managers to deliver integrated creative work on deadline for major CPG clients.
Consultant, Design Strategy & Outreach at Challenge Detroit
October 31, 2019 - September 22, 2025
Designed campaigns for youth outreach and arts programs, growing engagement 3x. Led team research, fieldwork, and stakeholder interviews to inform design strategy.
Graphic Designer at OneMagnify
October 31, 2019 - September 22, 2025
Created motion-driven social content for Ford and Lincoln.
Graphic Designer at mo marketing + pr
September 30, 2018 - September 22, 2025
Directed a full client rebrand, from logos to digital/e-commerce assets; built email and social campaigns that increased engagement and sales.
Digital & Social Media Designer at Lower East Side Partnership
September 30, 2017 - September 22, 2025
Produced signage, postcards, and campaign collateral for small businesses and neighborhood events; supported city-wide initiatives that drove a 20% increase in attendance and a 15% lift in local engagement; managed print specifications and vendor coordination for high-volume production jobs.
Graphic Designer at Rocket Fiber
September 30, 2016 - September 22, 2025
Built startup brand visuals and motion graphics, updating internal style guides.
UX/UI Intern at Electrolux
September 30, 2015 - September 22, 2025
Conducted usability research and designed remote appliance management app interface.
Senior Graphic Designer at Lee Andrews Group
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Designed paid ads, social graphics, and WordPress editorial visuals; contributed to an 18% increase in click-through rates. Built reusable design systems and content templates, improving campaign production speed by 30%. Produced multi-platform assets across web, email, social, and event collateral tailored to each channel's requirements. Edited short-form videos and created motion graphics for social and web use. Guided junior designers on hierarchy, layout consistency, and export standards.
Brand Communications Manager at CLO Virtual Fashion
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Led visual direction for Marvelous Designer at GDC 2023, designing booth graphics, signage, and promotional materials for 20,000+ attendees. Produced motion assets, digital ads, landing page creatives, and demo videos; partnered with editors on pacing and narrative clarity. Built and maintained brand systems across social, email, event materials, and web, ensuring consistent visual language during rapid growth. Worked cross-functionally with product, video, and marketing teams on asset development.
Brand Content Designer at Fever Content
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Designed and optimized paid social ads, email graphics, and microsites for film and lifestyle campaigns. Applied performance design principles, clear hierarchy, thumb-stopping visuals, and actionable CTAs, improving engagement on key accounts. Partnered with copywriters and editors to maintain creative alignment across campaigns.
Brand Production Designer at Haus Los Angeles
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Created campaign assets for Netflix, including thumbnails and key art, enhancing visual appeal and CTR. Standardized Photoshop formatting for multi-resolution exports, improving production workflows and reducing export time. Managed electronic files and project details, ensuring efficient organization and timely delivery of high-quality design assets.
Brand Visual Designer at Spodio
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Helped develop the brand identity system for Spodio’s sportsbook/sports betting app, including logo direction, color systems, UI-driven graphic elements, and social templates. Designed social and blog visuals that increased engagement by 20% through audience-centered layouts and data-informed content design. Boosted LinkedIn performance by 500+ impressions per post through consistent design, stronger typography, and clearer visual hierarchy.
Graphic Designer at HartBeat Productions
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021
Produced marketing visuals for Kevin Hart’s entertainment portfolio. Designed digital key art, show graphics, and social campaigns highlighting cultural voices and comedy. Collaborated with editorial and marketing teams to maintain a consistent visual voice across platforms.
Brand Content Designer at Camp + King
July 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020
Designed Papa John’s national campaigns, including social and broadcast. Created social ads and illustrations for REMAX that contributed to a 30% ROAS improvement on select campaigns.
Consultant, Design Strategy & Outreach at Challenge Detroit
October 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019
Developed visual identities and campaigns for nonprofits and community clients. Designed data-driven collateral (reports, presentations, infographics) for high-profile civic projects, supporting initiatives that reached thousands of community members. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive and impactful design solutions, improving project delivery timelines.
Graphic Designer at OneMagnify
October 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019
Designed digital and social assets for automotive clients. Partnered with animators on motion-driven campaigns, boosting awareness by 20%.
Graphic Designer at mo marketing + pr
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Designed packaging and brand system for a consumer beverage concept. Built scalable visual templates for digital launch materials and product storytelling. Demonstrated how packaging and digital design can work together to reinforce brand trust.
Digital & Social Media Designer at Lower East Side Partnership
September 1, 2017 - September 1, 2017
Defined visual identity and design standards for community-facing campaigns and retail branding. Directed creative production for events, print collateral, and local marketing. Oversaw junior designers and coordinated with external vendors to ensure high-quality execution.
Junior Graphic Designer at Rocket Fiber
September 1, 2016 - September 1, 2016
Created visuals and motion graphics for a Detroit-based startup. Produced cross-channel marketing assets that supported brand awareness growth.
UX/UI Intern at Electrolux
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2015
Designed UI components for digital tools, improving usability through layout refinements. Supported marketing campaigns with cross-channel assets for product launches.

Education

Master of Design (MDes), Brand Design & Strategy at ArtCenter College of Design
September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design at College for Creative Studies
September 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014
New York Studio Residency Program at School of Visual Arts
July 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Master of Design (MDes) at ArtCenter College of Design
September 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design at College for Creative Studies
September 1, 2010 - December 1, 2014

Qualifications

ArtsThread Global Design Graduate Show — Shortlist
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025
Quicken Loans Pitch Day — Semifinalist (Top 4 of 900+)
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025
Challenge Detroit Civic Fellowship
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025
Engage Art Contest — Semi-Finalist
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet, Professional Services