Senior Graphic Designer | Creative Lead

Creative Portfolio

Ryan Davis

Senior Graphic Designer, Creative Lead, and Brand & Digital Strategist with 20+ years of experience delivering branding, digital, print, and motion design solutions across corporate, educational, and client-facing environments.

Available for full-time roles and freelance projects.

Case Study

Complete Brand Identity System: Little Saigon

Problem

The owner needed a logo and full brand identity to launch a new Vietnamese restaurant on a tight timeline. The request was for a fast, efficient rollout with the Banh Mi featured prominently in the logo.

Little Saigon window sign

Strategy

After consulting with the owner, we produced exploratory sketches to align on a clear design direction. From that foundation, the designer developed three refined proofs for the client to evaluate and select the strongest path forward.

Little Saigon strategy sketch Little Saigon design ideas

Design

The final identity system was applied across key collateral to prove versatility and consistency, from packaging and menus to signage, business cards, and staff uniforms.

Little Saigon packaging mockup Little Saigon menu design Little Saigon window sign Little Saigon business card Little Saigon uniform shirt Little Saigon uniform hat

Outcome

The logo and core identity were delivered quickly, enabling the owner to open their dream restaurant on schedule. The business launched successfully with strong early reviews, and the branding delivers a clean, professional, and distinctive look that helps the restaurant stand out.

Professional Snapshot

Leadership & Teaching

  • Program Lead - Digital Media, Mountainland Technical College (2016-Present)
  • Led growth and modernization of curriculum aligned with industry standards
  • Mentored 40+ students annually through portfolio development and critique
  • Built workflow systems to simulate professional creative production environments

Agency & In-House Impact

  • Senior Graphic Designer, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (2008-2016)
  • Delivered video, web, and print for local and regional campaigns
  • Collaborated with executives, marketing managers, and stakeholders
  • Produced brand-consistent design supporting visibility and growth

Studio Practice

  • Owner / Creative Director, Rybread Studio (2006-Present)
  • Led brand, illustration, motion, and digital projects end-to-end
  • Maintained long-term client relationships with repeat business and referrals
  • Directed strategy, scope, timelines, and execution across industries

Core Skills

Branding Visual Identity Marketing Campaign Design Brand Systems Motion Graphics Illustration Typography Layout Design Creative Direction Art Direction Concept Development Cross-Functional Collaboration Project Management Creative Leadership Visual Storytelling

Software

Adobe Creative Cloud Photoshop Illustrator InDesign After Effects Figma Premiere Pro Cinema 4D Blender

Contact

Available for full-time roles and freelance projects.

Portrait of Ryan Davis

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