Ryan Davis

Senior Graphic Designer | Creative Lead | Brand & Digital Strategist

Strategic creative professional with 20+ years of experience delivering high-impact branding, digital, and motion design solutions across corporate, educational, and client-facing environments. Proven track record leading teams, mentoring emerging creatives, and executing campaigns that align with business goals. Skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud, visual storytelling, design strategy, and cross-functional collaboration.

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Professional Experience

Program Lead - Digital Media

Mountainland Technical College | Nov 2016 - Present

  • Led growth and modernization of the Digital Media program, increasing student interest and enrollment
  • Developed and implemented curriculum covering branding, web design, motion graphics, and digital marketing aligned with industry standards
  • Mentored 40+ students annually through portfolio development and professional critique
  • Directed workflow systems and production standards to simulate real-world creative environments
  • Collaborated with community advisory board professionals to maintain program relevance and quality

Senior Graphic Designer

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage | Jul 2008 - Oct 2016

  • Managed corporate marketing design initiatives across local and regional markets
  • Produced video, web, and print collateral for multi-market campaigns
  • Collaborated with executives, marketing managers, and individual agents to deliver brand-consistent materials
  • Delivered creative solutions that supported agent visibility and corporate branding

Owner / Creative Director

Rybread Studio | Feb 2006 - Present

  • Founded and led full-service creative studio delivering branding, illustration, motion graphics, and digital design projects
  • Maintained long-term client relationships with strong repeat business and referrals
  • Directed creative strategy from concept to execution for diverse clients across industries
  • Managed project timelines, client communication, and brand system development

Multimedia Designer

The National Center for Voice & Speech, University of Utah | Oct 2010 - Aug 2013

  • Designed visual materials including web, print, book illustrations, and animation
  • Supported department initiatives with multimedia content aligned to institutional goals

Graphic Designer

Moore Realty Services | Jan 2005 - Feb 2006

  • Created logos, business cards, flyers, and postcards for real estate clients in Denver, CO
  • Delivered branding solutions that enhanced client visibility and marketing reach

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts & Animation

The Art Institute of Colorado | 2003 - 2006 | GPA: 3.97

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