Ryan Conway Creative

About Ryan

Designer, video producer, and marketer. I decide what to make, for whom, and why, and then I make it.

I've spent more than 25 years in graphic design, the last 8 also behind the camera and in the edit, and the last several leading marketing. Most people hire for one of those skills. I bring all three, which means the plan and the work come from the same person.

I started in print, designing travel publications and state tourism materials. Then came illustration, concert posters for bands including Blind Melon, and video, including building a manufacturer's first in-house video department. Today I direct marketing for a Fort Collins nonprofit.

AI has become a big part of how I work. I use it to move faster, and I rely on experience to make sure the result is right.

I studied graphic design at Colorado State University, where I earned a BFA.

Portrait of Ryan Conway

Experience

  • 2024 to now
    Director of Marketing, Realities For Children

    Fort Collins, CO. Grew business membership from 260 to 290 in one year.

  • 2022 to 2024
    Social Media Marketing Manager, Blind Melon

    Remote. Ran all social channels for the band.

  • 2021 to 2023
    Media Producer, Huyett

    Minneapolis, KS. Built the company's first video department.

  • 2018 to 2021
    Marketing Manager, Weis Fire & Safety Equipment

    Salina, KS. Web, social, photography, video, and publications.

  • 2011 to now
    Freelance creative

    Brand identity, websites, video, and posters for businesses and bands.

  • 2006 to 2011
    Graphic Designer, Globus family of brands

    Littleton, CO. Travel publications and art direction.

  • 2002 to 2006
    Graphic Design Specialist, Wyoming Travel & Tourism

    Cheyenne, WY. The state Tourism Directory and photo shoots.

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