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Hi, I’m Ryan Spady, an experienced designer specializing in graphic design and advertising. I have a strong background in brand identity, logo design, web, email, and typography, and I love creating visually compelling designs that build lasting relationships with clients and vendors. I take pride in managing project workflows efficiently and collaborating with teams to bring ideas to life.
I enjoy working closely with clients to translate their vision into strategic visual concepts tailored to their audiences. Whether it’s print or digital, I’m passionate about delivering quality results on time while continuously expanding my skills and knowledge to keep up with current trends and tools.
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Work Experience
Account Manager at Imagine Print Group
July 1, 2025 - PresentManaged client jobs from order entry to billing in partnership with sales and production teams. Translated client needs into specific production requirements aligned with materials, schedules, and quality standards. Facilitated clear communication to clients about project timelines, specifications, and delivery details. Maintained and updated detailed documentation for job orders and change requests. Proactively addressed questions or issues related to projects. Collaborated with internal teams to optimize quality and performance.
Freelance Graphic Designer
December 1, 2024 - PresentDesigned print and digital assets including logos, web layouts, social graphics, and marketing materials tailored to diverse client needs and industries. Worked closely with clients to translate their vision into strategic visual concepts tailored to their target audience. Independently managed projects from concept to completion with strong time management to ensure deadlines were met.
Contract Graphic Designer at Electrolux
November 30, 2024 - July 21, 2025Led creative direction for 8 seasonal Electrolux and Frigidaire website and email campaigns, enhancing brand image through targeted content to increase company sales. Adapted quickly to new software programs and tools, continuously expanding skillsets for each project. Managed end-to-end email production, ensuring timely, on-brand execution. Collaborated with clients, managers, and design teams to meet project goals. Designed banner ads, POP materials, brochures, web graphics, and seasonal logos using Adobe Creative Suite. Led internal meetings and applied cross-functional feedback to creative revisions. Directed photoshoots alongside the Creative Director during production and editing.
Graphic Designer at Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority
April 30, 2024 - July 21, 2025Creative lead for digital and print materials across six brands, focusing on the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Designed over 220 projects ensuring brand consistency and effective time management. Partnered with brand teams to define project needs and creative direction. Designed event signage for NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for 3 years, including campaign concepts, event tickets, social graphics, large exterior banners, and wayfinding signage. Oversaw vendor coordination and full print production logistics. Provided creative direction and contributed to photography planning. Guided brand teams, marketing colleagues, and vendors to ensure cohesive brand execution.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Cornerstone Advertising
October 31, 2023 - July 21, 2025Led design initiatives across 19 diverse HVAC clients. Crafted print layouts that enhanced visual appeal and readability while capturing target audience interest. Maintained clear communication with clients and managers to ensure project goals, timelines, and brand guidelines were achieved.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Mirror Matter
November 30, 2019 - July 21, 2025Designed layouts for various projects, including web graphics, website designs, social graphics, packaging, posters, direct mail brochures, presentations, trade show creative, and mockups. Communicated complex ideas clearly through impactful visual elements. Employed Adobe Creative Suite to bring creative visions to life. Collaborated closely with clients and the design team to ensure project expectations were met.
USGA PJ. Boatwright Intern at New York State Golf Association
August 31, 2018 - July 21, 2025Designed tournament logos and print materials for various marketing needs. Supported NYSGA championships and qualifiers through administrative and on-course operations. Managed volunteer coordination, check-ins, registrations, and tournament applications.
Graphic Designer at FARM
March 31, 2018 - July 21, 2025Created digital and print marketing materials including interactive social graphics, web and email concepts, animated GIFs, video edits, direct mail, letter packages, weekly retail mailers, in-store grocery signage, logos, and mockup samples. Aided brand development for internal collateral. Partnered with project managers to deliver high-quality standards under tight deadlines. Stayed updated with current design trends, techniques, and tools. Clients included Verizon, SunTrust, Axa, Ally Bank, American Airlines, Bloomberg, Walgreens, Johnson & Johnson, and Tops Friendly Markets.
Account Manager at Imagine Print Group
July 1, 2025 - PresentManaged client jobs from order entry to billing in partnership with sales and production teams. Translated client needs into specific production requirements aligned with materials, schedules, and quality standards. Facilitated clear communication to clients about project timelines, specifications, and delivery details. Maintained and updated detailed documentation for job orders and change requests. Proactively addressed questions or issues related to projects. Collaborated with internal teams to optimize quality and performance.
Freelance Graphic Designer
December 1, 2024 - PresentDesigned print and digital assets including logos, web layouts, social graphics, and marketing materials tailored to diverse client needs and industries. Worked closely with clients to translate their vision into strategic visual concepts tailored to their target audience. Independently managed projects from concept to completion, with a strong focus on time management to ensure deadlines were met.
Contract Graphic Designer at Electrolux
November 30, 2024 - July 21, 2025Led creative direction for 8 seasonal Electrolux and Frigidaire website and email campaigns, enhancing brand image through targeted content to increase company sales. Adapted quickly to new software programs and tools, continuously expanding skillsets as needed for each project. Managed end-to-end email production, ensuring timely, on-brand execution. Collaborated with clients, managers, and design teams to meet project goals. Designed banner ads, POP materials, brochures, web graphics, and seasonal logos. Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to elevate brand visuals. Led internal meetings and applied cross-functional feedback to creative revisions. Directed photoshoots alongside the Creative Director during production and editing.
Graphic Designer at Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority
April 30, 2024 - July 21, 2025Creative lead for digital and print materials across six brands, with a concentration on the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Designed over 220 projects ensuring brand consistency and effective time management. Partnered with brand teams to define project needs and creative direction. Designed event signage for the NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for 3 years, including presenting campaign concepts, event tickets, social graphics, large exterior banners and wayfinding signage. Oversaw vendor coordination on all projects and full print production logistics. Provided creative direction and contributed to photography planning. Offered creative guidance to brand teams, marketing colleagues, and vendors to ensure cohesive brand execution.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Cornerstone Advertising
October 31, 2023 - July 21, 2025Led design initiatives across 19 diverse HVAC clients. Crafted print layouts that enhanced visual appeal, readability, and captured target audience. Maintained clear communication with clients and managers to ensure project goals, timelines, and brand guidelines were achieved.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Mirror Matter
November 30, 2019 - July 21, 2025Designed layouts for various projects, including web graphics, website designs, social graphics, packaging, posters, direct mail brochures, presentations, trade show creative, and mockups. Communicated complex ideas clearly through impactful visual elements. Employed Adobe Creative Suite to bring creative visions to life. Collaborated closely with clients and the design team to ensure project expectations were met.
USGA PJ. Boatwright Intern at New York State Golf Association
August 31, 2018 - July 21, 2025Designed tournament logos and print materials for various marketing needs. Supported NYSGA championships and qualifiers through administrative and on-course operations. Managed volunteer coordination, check-ins, registrations, and tournament applications.
Graphic Designer at FARM
March 31, 2018 - July 21, 2025Created digital and print marketing materials, including interactive social graphics, web and email concepts, animated GIFs, video edits, direct mail, letter packages, weekly retail mailers, in-store grocery signage, logos, and mockup samples for clients. Aided in brand development for all internal collateral. Partnered with project managers to deliver high-quality standards under tight deadlines. Stayed abreast of current design trends, techniques, and tools to continuously improve design quality and efficiency. Clients included Verizon, SunTrust, Axa, Ally Bank, American Airlines, Bloomberg, Walgreens, Johnson & Johnson, and Tops Friendly Markets.
Account Manager at Imagine Print Group
July 1, 2025 - PresentManage client jobs from order entry to billing in partnership with sales and production teams. Translate client needs into specific production requirements aligned with materials, schedules, and quality standards. Facilitate clear communication to clients about project timelines, specifications, and delivery details. Maintain and update detailed documentation for job orders and change requests. Proactively address questions or issues related to projects. Collaborate with internal teams to optimize quality and performance.
Freelance Graphic Designer
December 1, 2024 - PresentDesign print and digital assets that include logos, web layouts, social graphics, and marketing materials tailored with close client collaboration. Independently manage projects from concept to completion with a strong focus on time management and meeting deadlines.
Contract Graphic Designer at Electrolux
November 30, 2024 - July 21, 2025Led creative direction for 8 seasonal website and email campaigns, enhancing brand image through targeted content. Managed end-to-end email production, ensuring timely, on-brand execution. Designed banner ads, POP materials, brochures, web graphics, and seasonal logos. Utilized Adobe Creative Suite. Led internal meetings and applied cross-functional feedback to creative revisions. Directed photoshoots alongside the Creative Director during production and editing.
Graphic Designer at Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority
April 30, 2024 - July 21, 2025Creative lead for digital and print materials across six brands, focused on NASCAR Hall of Fame. Designed over 220 projects ensuring brand consistency and effective time management. Partnered with brand teams to define project needs and creative direction. Designed event signage for NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for 3 years, including campaign concepts, event tickets, social graphics, banners and wayfinding signage. Oversaw vendor coordination and full print production logistics. Provided creative direction and contributed to photography planning and guidance for cohesive brand execution.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Cornerstone Advertising
October 31, 2023 - July 21, 2025Led design initiatives for 19 HVAC clients. Crafted print layouts that improved visual appeal and readability while capturing the target audience. Maintained clear communication with clients and managers to ensure project goals, timelines, and brand guidelines were met.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Mirror Matter
November 30, 2019 - July 21, 2025Designed layouts for various projects, including web graphics, website designs, social graphics, packaging, posters, direct mail brochures, presentations, trade show creative, and mockups. Collaborated closely with clients and design teams to meet project expectations.
USGA PJ. Boatwright Intern at New York State Golf Association
August 31, 2018 - July 21, 2025Designed tournament logos and print marketing materials. Supported championships and qualifiers with administrative and on-course operations. Managed volunteer coordination and registrations.
Graphic Designer at FARM
March 31, 2018 - July 21, 2025Created digital and print marketing materials including interactive social graphics, web and email concepts, animated GIFs, video edits, direct mail, logos, and signage. Assisted in brand development and partnered with project managers to meet high-quality standards within deadlines. Clients included Verizon, SunTrust, Axa, Ally Bank, American Airlines, Bloomberg, Walgreens, Johnson & Johnson, and Tops Friendly Markets.
Education
BFA at Daemen University
September 1, 2009 - May 31, 2013BFA at Daemen University
September 1, 2009 - May 31, 2013BFA at Daemen University
September 1, 2009 - May 31, 2013Qualifications
Industry Experience
Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods
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