Bachelor of Arts / Computer Graphics

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY

Received my BA majoring in Computer Graphics focusing in interactive design and 3D animation + modeling.

Human Anatomy / Figure Drawing

1993

Cooper Union, New York, NY

Attened a summer course lasting several weeks focused on drawing and the study of anatomy.

Human Anatomy / Figure Drawing

1990 - 1993

The Art Student League, New York, NY

Attended weekend classes studying figure drawing and anatomy using charcoal from the great Anthony Palumbo.

Senior Art Director + Principal

11/2001 - Present

SheldonBryan.com, Sugar Hill, GA

When I'm off-site working on projects I have the pleasure of collaborating with number companies from coast to coast. I've done projects with Madison Square Garden, eBay and Real Simple Magazine just to name a few.

• I design logos
• Develop brands
• Do motion graphics + Animation
• & some photography(DSLR) + retouching

VP Brand Design + Creavtive Services

08/2021 - 01/2026

Citi Group Corp., New York, NY

• Helped with the company rebrand as design procurement and liaison between our partnering Design Firms and Agencies.
• Maintained the newly developed brand by executing design work through Newsletters, Print Ads, Digital ads, Social Posts, Websites, Experiential spaces and Collateral.
• Supervise the assessment of all branded materials in order to ensure quality and accuracy of the design.
• Split my time between two departments. The Brand Team vs. Creative Services which allowed me the opportunity to collaborate with more in-house creatives helping to keep the consistency of the new brand.

Art Director

01/2020 - 03/2020

Hawkfish / Bloomberg, New York, NY

• Designed and animated programatics.
• Designed concepts for The Hawfish Newletter.
• Designed a series of digital and print campaign ads
• Collaborated with a team of over 30 creatives

Associate Creative Director / ACD

08/2014 - 09/2016

Cohen + Wolfe, New York, NY

• Lead a design team of 11 creatives.
• Developed numerous marketing programs (logos, brochures, infographics, presentations, and advertisements).
• Managed up to 5 projects or tasks at a given time while under pressure
• Recommended and consulted with clients on the most appropriate graphic design approach for projects
• Created design presentations & proposals monthly for clients & account managers

Art Director

06/2014 - 07/2014

Mammoth Advertising

• Print & Graphic design work for a varienty of company's clients

Senior Designer

07/2013 - 11/2013

eBay Enterprise

• Web Design for various clients
• Digital production design work

Senior Designer

10/2011 - 07/2013

Mediaplex

• Website redesign work
• Interface design
• Logo design & brand development concepts
• Illustration work for internal projects
• 2D Animation for whiteboard project

Art Director

02/2010 - 10/2010

A&E Television Network

• Typography work for show titles
• Key art design
• Cover art designs & concepts
• eBlast design work
• Apparel design for various A&E shows
• Animated & static banner ad design work

Web Designer

05/2009 - 09/2009

Carol's Daughter

• Homepage cover design work
• eBlast & banner design work

Web Designer

07/2008 - 09/2008

MRM Worldwide

• Digital design work for Army Strong client

Web + Motion Designer

05/2008

Razorfish / Avenue A

• Digital graphic design and animation for client pitch

Web + Graphic Designer

10/2007 - 01/2008

Showtime Network

• Digital design work for shows

Graphic Designer

12/2007

Grey / G2

• Digtal & Print design work for client pitch

Graphic Designer

10/2007 - 11/2007

Conde Nast

• Digital design for the company's website

Art Director

12/2004 - 09/2007

NBCUniversal / NBC

• Logo Design & brand development for NBC shows & clients
• Digital & Print ads for a number of clients
• Animated logos and banner ads for NBC online platforms
• Developed 3D Rotating ads
• Designed pins, fliers, posters and a number of marketing material

Web Designer

05/2005 - 07/2005

Publicis Group

• Digital design work for healthcare clients

Illustrator

01/2005 - 02/2005

Viacom / Nickelodeon / Spike TV

• Illustration & character design for two pilots

Web + Graphic Designer

11/2004 - 12/2004

Matco Group

• Digital design for internal website products

Web + Graphic Designer

08/2004 - 09-2004

TheFeedRoom.com

• Digital design for internal website products

Graphic Designer

07/2004 - 08/2004

The UniWorld Group

• Logo Design and Brand Development work for clients
• Print Ad & Wesbsite design for various clients
• Illustration & Storyboarding for commercial spots

Web Designer

05/2004 - 06/2004

Dun & Bradstreet

• ReDesigned comprehensive reports
• Information architecture & Interface design concepts

Web Designer

03/2004 - 04/2004

Xworld

• Designed a wide range of homepage cover designs
• High focus on typography design

Web Designer

02/2002 - 02/2004

Blackplanet.com / AsianAvenue.com / Migente.com

• Led several photoshoots with sourced models
• High quality Retouching
• Developed animated ads to promote products & services
• Designed digital content for Community Connect's three online platforms
• Lead the Sales Production Team managing two designers

Senior Designer

11/1998 - 10/2001

Planetmouse.com

• Website design for agency clients
• Print design maketing material for agency clients
• Printed collateral designed
• Designed company's coordinate system website
• Digital wallpaper designs
• Managed two designers

Art Director

06/1995 - 11/1998

Vibe Magazine / Vibe Online

• Created Illustrations for VibeOnline editorial
• Designed weekly homepages
• Created promotional Print ads
• Illustrated and developed character for the Vibe Online mascot
• Design work for fliers, bus wraps, t-shirts