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Senior Creative / Art Director — Brand Systems & Campaigns
I design the boring parts that make brands work and make the interesting parts behave. Systems first, then execution at speed. Files go to press the first time; toolkits scale without drama.
CORE STRENGTHS
• Brand systems & governance
• Campaign toolkits that scale across channels
• Packaging systems and production QA
• Print-to-digital rollouts, templating, and cross-team enablement
• Creative ops: workflows, asset libraries, proofing, vendor handoff

Ryan Bauhaus
20+ Years of Professional Experience
Experience
Skills
• Asset Library Build & Governance
• Brand Guidelines & Style Guides
• Brand Governance (Audit & Enforcement)
• Brand Operations
• Campaign Toolkits (Multi-format)
• Color Management (CMYK / Spot / RGB)
• Component Libraries (Design Systems)
• DAM Setup (Adobe CC Libraries)
• Dielines & Mechanical Files
• Digital-to-Print Handoff
​• File Naming & Taxonomy
​• Finishes & Substrates Specification
​• Grid & Layout Systems
​• OOH Adaptation Systems
​• Packaging Systems
​• Pantone & Spot-Color Strategy
​• Preflight & Prepress QA
​• Press-Ready PDF/X Standards
​• Print Production
• Production Art
• Proofing Workflows (Adobe Cloud / Acrobat)
• QC Checklists & Governance
• Regulatory & Packaging Compliance
• Spec Sheets & Production Specs
• Template Systems (OOH / Social / Retail)
• Typography Systems (Scales & Styles)
• Vendor Handoff & Management
• Version Control for Creative
• Workflow Design (Intake → Approval)

Driving Creative Initiatives from Concept to Execution
Creative Direction
With years of hands-on experience leading cross-channel campaigns, I specialize in guiding projects from concept to execution with strategic clarity and creative precision. From Rubys Fine Jewelry to Wells Fargo, I’ve driven high-level brand storytelling, team collaboration, and design innovation—ensuring every initiative aligns with business goals and engages the right audience. I bring vision, leadership, and market insight to help brands break through and deliver measurable results.

Market Mastery:
Navigating Wells Fargo's Competitive Landscape

Sparkling Transformation: Redefining Rubys Fine Jewelry's Brand Identity
Crafting Visual Excellence with Purpose
Art Direction
As an Art Director, I bring a sharp eye for aesthetics and brand cohesion—translating creative concepts into compelling, polished visuals. From modernizing Gulliver Prep’s identity to shaping the Atlas Meat-Free Delicatessen brand, I merge design thinking with strategic intent. I manage full-scale production, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure visual consistency across every touchpoint, helping brands stand out and connect with their audience.

Modernizing Tradition:
Gulliver Prep's Visual Evolution

Visual Feast: Artistry in the Atlas Brand Creation
Designing with Meticulous Attention to Detail
Senior Designer
As a Senior Designer, I bring expert-level design skills, strategic thinking, and a drive for innovation. From technical paper mechanic designs to brand collateral and logo designs across industries, I tackle complex challenges with precision and creativity. I maintain brand integrity while delivering detail-driven solutions that elevate campaigns and exceed client expectations.

Precision in Motion: Crafting Impact Through Paper Mechanics

Identity by Design: Building Brands That Stick and Stand Out

Dr. Melissa Perkins, CFRE
Vice President For Institutional Advancement
–Gulliver Prep, Miami
Ryan stood out during the application process because of his creative approach to a design exercise. Over the time I worked with him I saw that creativity day in and day out. He was a tremendous asset to the team.
Ryan quickly learned existing brand standards and found new approaches to events and projects that had become stale. He worked collaboratively with external design partners and managed relationships with internal stakeholders in a large complex organization to ensure all needs were met.
Ryan is a team player in every sense of the word. He always met deadlines and overdelivered. He pitched in for events and programs that were outside the scope of his job. I most appreciated how he built new systems and strategies to strengthen the department’s work and processes. He made our marketing team stronger and I’d gladly rehire him!
Recommendations
Amanda Cutler
Chief Executive Officer
–Atlas Meat-Free Delicatessen, Miami
An exceptional marketing maestro, Ryan wields creativity and drive like no other. His comprehensive management of in-house marketing, coupled with a masterful blend of digital and print advertising strategies, not only amplifies Atlas Meat-Free Delicatessen's brand but elevates it to new heights.
His experience and innate originality empower him to navigate the complexities of branding and messaging with finesse. His visionary approach to marketing ensures that our brand not only stands out in a saturated market but shines as a beacon of innovation and quality.
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