I help brands
and agencies
with their
creative NEEDS

I help brands
and agencies
with their
creative NEEDS

I help brands
and agencies
with their
creative NEEDS

I help brands
and agencies
with their
creative NEEDS

Concepting

Includes the foundational creative stages: brand exploration, development of mood boards, detailed style exploration, and creation of quick visualization concepts

Includes the foundational creative stages: brand exploration, development of mood boards, detailed style exploration, and creation of quick visualization concepts

Branding

Includes developing essential brand identity assets: logo design, creation of branding elements (e.g., color palettes, typography), selecting key imagery, and compiling comprehensive brand books for guideline management.

Includes developing essential brand identity assets: logo design, creation of branding elements (e.g., color palettes, typography), selecting key imagery, and compiling comprehensive brand books for guideline management.

Digital Design

Deliverables include a wide range of digital marketing assets: digital advertisements, specialized banner designs, and a full suite of social media content, including standard posts, Carousels, Reels, and monthly newsletters.

Deliverables include a wide range of digital marketing assets: digital advertisements, specialized banner designs, and a full suite of social media content, including standard posts, Carousels, Reels, and monthly newsletters.

Website Design

Includes the development of Responsive Website Design across various platforms, utilizing the Framer CMS, WordPress, and custom solutions with HTML/CSS.

Includes the development of Responsive Website Design across various platforms, utilizing the Framer CMS, WordPress, and custom solutions with HTML/CSS.

Print Design

Deliverables include traditional print and out-of-home assets: Magazine Layouts, various Magazine Advertisements, large-scale OOH (Out-of-Home) Signs & Media, and promotional flyers.

Deliverables include traditional print and out-of-home assets: Magazine Layouts, various Magazine Advertisements, large-scale OOH (Out-of-Home) Signs & Media, and promotional flyers.

Video Editing

Includes a range of video and post-production services: Motion Graphics design, creation of static and animated Video End Cards, full-service Video Editing, and professional Color Grading.

Includes a range of video and post-production services: Motion Graphics design, creation of static and animated Video End Cards, full-service Video Editing, and professional Color Grading.

“Jack of all trades is
a master of none,

but oftentimes better
than a master of one.”

“Jack of all trades is
a master of none,

but oftentimes better
than a master of one.”

“Jack of all trades is
a master of none,

but oftentimes better
than a master of one.”

People get this quote wrong... They tend to miss out the end of the quote. this is probbaly the best way to describe me and how I work

Product

Photography
Product
Photography
Product
Photography

Includes digital product photography optimized for various uses: high-impact advertisements, large-scale campaigns, and the delivery of AI-ready images for future generative or training purposes.

Includes digital product photography optimized for various uses: high-impact advertisements, large-scale campaigns, and the delivery of AI-ready images for future generative or training purposes.

I am an experienced T-shaped creative adept at steering campaigns across all channels—digital, print, and video. My value is in the ability to manage the entire creative workflow, ensuring a smooth transition from early-stage concept generation to the final, detailed delivery.


My technical depth (the vertical of the T) is rooted in digital design, product photography, artworking, and advanced photo retouching. This hands-on craft ensures that all visuals are perfected and achieve maximum impact.


For 12 years, I worked remotely for a high-volume New York City advertising agency, which trained me to be exceptionally versatile. I regularly handled projects across multiple brands and disciplines, often requiring me to step in at any stage of the creative life cycle. This range of experience—from designing advertisements for the Wall Street Journal and creating digital newsletters to providing high-level retouching for major brand events—means no project is outside my scope.

I maintain a forward-thinking approach, prioritizing the continuous advancement of my skill set outside of client work. I actively explore new areas such as cutting-edge AI technologies (a rapidly evolving field), mastering new design techniques, and refining my photography and drone skills. I am committed to constant learning and evolution.

I am an experienced T-shaped creative adept at steering campaigns across all channels—digital, print, and video. My value is in the ability to manage the entire creative workflow, ensuring a smooth transition from early-stage concept generation to the final, detailed delivery.


My technical depth (the vertical of the T) is rooted in digital design, product photography, artworking, and advanced photo retouching. This hands-on craft ensures that all visuals are perfected and achieve maximum impact.


For 12 years, I worked remotely for a high-volume New York City advertising agency, which trained me to be exceptionally versatile. I regularly handled projects across multiple brands and disciplines, often requiring me to step in at any stage of the creative life cycle. This range of experience—from designing advertisements for the Wall Street Journal and creating digital newsletters to providing high-level retouching for major brand events—means no project is outside my scope.

I maintain a forward-thinking approach, prioritizing the continuous advancement of my skill set outside of client work. I actively explore new areas such as cutting-edge AI technologies (a rapidly evolving field), mastering new design techniques, and refining my photography and drone skills. I am committed to constant learning and evolution.

Artworking

Includes high-level digital composites, comprehensive Photoshop manipulation for both print and digital outputs, and expertise in advanced blending techniques to achieve seamless visual integration.

Includes high-level digital composites, comprehensive Photoshop manipulation for both print and digital outputs, and expertise in advanced blending techniques to achieve seamless visual integration.

Advanced Photo
Retouching
Advanced
Photo
Retouching
Advanced Photo Retouching

Includes advanced, high-end retouching specifically executed to meet the exacting standards of major marketing campaigns.

Includes advanced, high-end retouching specifically executed to meet the exacting standards of major marketing campaigns.

WORK History

2021 - 2025

Designer / Retoucher
Designer / Retoucher
Method1 / Xenopsi
Method1 / Xenopsi

As a full-service designer at Method1, I managed creative execution across all campaign touchpoints: print, digital, video, animation, photography, and advanced retouching. I was a key member of the creative team responsible for campaigns across the entire Heaven Hill Distillery portfolio, including flagship brands like Evan Williams, Elijah Craig, Larceny, and others.

As a full-service designer at Method1, I managed creative execution across all campaign touchpoints: print, digital, video, animation, photography, and advanced retouching. I was a key member of the creative team responsible for campaigns across the entire Heaven Hill Distillery portfolio, including flagship brands like Evan Williams, Elijah Craig, Larceny, and others.

2018 - 2020

Creative Services Specialist
Creative Services Specialist
Freelance
Freelance

As a creative partner to brands and agencies, I deliver impactful creative solutions from initial concept through final execution across all media. My core expertise includes Art Direction, Graphic Design, and Animation. I focus on key deliverables like Website Design and high-performing Social Media Advertisements to drive successful outcomes for every client project.

As a creative partner to brands and agencies, I deliver impactful creative solutions from initial concept through final execution across all media. My core expertise includes Art Direction, Graphic Design, and Animation. I focus on key deliverables like Website Design and high-performing Social Media Advertisements to drive successful outcomes for every client project.

2013 - 2018

Art Director / Retoucher
Art Director / Retoucher
Xenopsi
Xenopsi

As a key creative contributor, I collaborated on and executed extensive marketing campaigns for a diverse and prominent client roster. This included hands-on involvement with Heaven Hill Distillery and its top-tier brands: Evan Williams, Elijah Craig, and Larceny.

As a key creative contributor, I collaborated on and executed extensive marketing campaigns for a diverse and prominent client roster. This included hands-on involvement with Heaven Hill Distillery and its top-tier brands: Evan Williams, Elijah Craig, and Larceny.

2010 - 2013

2010 - 2013

Freelance Art Director
Freelance Art Director
Freelance
Freelance

2011 - 2011

2011 - 2011

Designer
Designer
Unit Interactive
Unit Interactive

2010 - 2013

2010 - 2013

Web Designer
Web Designer
Armitage Online
Armitage Online

2009- 2010

2009- 2010

Lead Designer
Lead Designer
Carrot Media
Carrot Media

2008- 2019

2008- 2019

Website Designer
Website Designer
BF Internet
BF Internet

2007 - 2008

2007 - 2008

Website Designer
Website Designer
Freelance
Freelance

Some of the brands I have worked on

Programs I can use

Expert Level

Photoshop, Figma, Lightroom, Capture One

Advanced Level

Illustrator, Indesign, After Effects, MidJourney,
Google Gemani, HTML + CSS, HTML Email building
(table based)

Illustrator, Indesign, After Effects, MidJourney,
Google Gemani, HTML + CSS,
HTML Email building (table based)

Competent in

Premier pro, Google Slides, Microsoft Power Point,
Da Vanchi Resolve, wordpress, 

Framer, Webflow

Case-studies
Art Direction, Digital Design, Social Media
Art Direction, Digital Design, Social Media
Art Direction, Digital Design, Social Media
Art Direction, Digital Design, Social Media

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Hobbies & other
Hobbies & other
Hobbies & other

Outside of work

My personal practice centers on photography and drone cinematography, allowing me to maintain creative sharpness through exploration without the constraints of client briefs.

Photography provides my travels with intention. I don't just visit places; I actively analyze light refraction, shifting textures, and the overall composition of a scene. This mindful approach ensures every outing is an opportunity to see the world differently. Furthermore, flying the drone introduces a crucial perspective shift, compelling me to master aerial composition, symmetry, and scale, which translates directly back into my ground-level work.

The technical and creative balance of this work is deeply engaging. I value the process for the deep focus it requires, effectively shutting out daily noise. The subsequent editing phase is where the raw capture is finalized, allowing me to distill the original emotion into the final visual output. My personal work is a commitment to staying curious, inspired, and dedicated to constantly improving my craft and visual storytelling capabilities.

My personal practice centers on photography and drone cinematography, allowing me to maintain creative sharpness through exploration without the constraints of client briefs.

Photography provides my travels with intention. I don't just visit places; I actively analyze light refraction, shifting textures, and the overall composition of a scene. This mindful approach ensures every outing is an opportunity to see the world differently. Furthermore, flying the drone introduces a crucial perspective shift, compelling me to master aerial composition, symmetry, and scale, which translates directly back into my ground-level work.

The technical and creative balance of this work is deeply engaging. I value the process for the deep focus it requires, effectively shutting out daily noise. The subsequent editing phase is where the raw capture is finalized, allowing me to distill the original emotion into the final visual output. My personal work is a commitment to staying curious, inspired, and dedicated to constantly improving my craft and visual storytelling capabilities.

Come Say Hi

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Ryan@ryandownie.com
Ryan@ryandownie.com
Ryan@ryandownie.com

Copyright 2025 Ryan downie and the brands I have worked on and Agencies

Copyright 2025 Ryan downie and the brands I have worked on and Agencies

Copyright 2025 Ryan downie and the brands I have worked on and Agencies