Ryan Wolfe
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Craig Schwartz
When searching to hire Lipman Hearne's first Art Director we knew we needed someone who combined an amazing creative conceptual mind, the visual eye of an art director and the aesthetics of a designer with the ability to work across channels—not an easy combination to find. Which is why when we saw Ryan's portfolio website and meet him in person, we knew he was the one. To say he fulfilled all we had hoped for would be a huge understatement. Immediately Ryan showed that he could do it all; from creative concepting to beautiful execution and everything in between. Along with his creative abilities Ryan has great strategic insights, strong presentation skills, a tremendous work ethic and a wonderful ability to work hand-in-hand with clients and internal colleagues alike. This all while learning a whole new sector of marketing that he never worked in before. Hiring Ryan was a great decision—one I would do again in the future without hesitation.
Bill Christie, CIMA®
Ryan is a dynamic art director. During the time we worked together he made a huge impact on the MTD account. Ryan always illustrated his ability to lead and continuously delivered above and beyond the client’s expectations. Whether it was small Craftsman collateral piece or an entire Walmart campaign, his approach was always creative and strategic. Ryan is truly an indispensable asset to any account.
Craig Schwartz
When searching to hire Lipman Hearne's first Art Director we knew we needed someone who combined an amazing creative conceptual mind, the visual eye of an art director and the aesthetics of a designer with the ability to work across channels—not an easy combination to find. Which is why when we saw Ryan's portfolio website and meet him in person, we knew he was the one. To say he fulfilled all we had hoped for would be a huge understatement. Immediately Ryan showed that he could do it all; from creative concepting to beautiful execution and everything in between. Along with his creative abilities Ryan has great strategic insights, strong presentation skills, a tremendous work ethic and a wonderful ability to work hand-in-hand with clients and internal colleagues alike. This all while learning a whole new sector of marketing that he never worked in before. Hiring Ryan was a great decision—one I would do again in the future without hesitation.
Bill Christie, CIMA®
Ryan is a dynamic art director. During the time we worked together he made a huge impact on the MTD account. Ryan always illustrated his ability to lead and continuously delivered above and beyond the client’s expectations. Whether it was small Craftsman collateral piece or an entire Walmart campaign, his approach was always creative and strategic. Ryan is truly an indispensable asset to any account.
Craig Schwartz
When searching to hire Lipman Hearne's first Art Director we knew we needed someone who combined an amazing creative conceptual mind, the visual eye of an art director and the aesthetics of a designer with the ability to work across channels—not an easy combination to find. Which is why when we saw Ryan's portfolio website and meet him in person, we knew he was the one. To say he fulfilled all we had hoped for would be a huge understatement. Immediately Ryan showed that he could do it all; from creative concepting to beautiful execution and everything in between. Along with his creative abilities Ryan has great strategic insights, strong presentation skills, a tremendous work ethic and a wonderful ability to work hand-in-hand with clients and internal colleagues alike. This all while learning a whole new sector of marketing that he never worked in before. Hiring Ryan was a great decision—one I would do again in the future without hesitation.
Bill Christie, CIMA®
Ryan is a dynamic art director. During the time we worked together he made a huge impact on the MTD account. Ryan always illustrated his ability to lead and continuously delivered above and beyond the client’s expectations. Whether it was small Craftsman collateral piece or an entire Walmart campaign, his approach was always creative and strategic. Ryan is truly an indispensable asset to any account.
Craig Schwartz
When searching to hire Lipman Hearne's first Art Director we knew we needed someone who combined an amazing creative conceptual mind, the visual eye of an art director and the aesthetics of a designer with the ability to work across channels—not an easy combination to find. Which is why when we saw Ryan's portfolio website and meet him in person, we knew he was the one. To say he fulfilled all we had hoped for would be a huge understatement. Immediately Ryan showed that he could do it all; from creative concepting to beautiful execution and everything in between. Along with his creative abilities Ryan has great strategic insights, strong presentation skills, a tremendous work ethic and a wonderful ability to work hand-in-hand with clients and internal colleagues alike. This all while learning a whole new sector of marketing that he never worked in before. Hiring Ryan was a great decision—one I would do again in the future without hesitation.
Bill Christie, CIMA®
Ryan is a dynamic art director. During the time we worked together he made a huge impact on the MTD account. Ryan always illustrated his ability to lead and continuously delivered above and beyond the client’s expectations. Whether it was small Craftsman collateral piece or an entire Walmart campaign, his approach was always creative and strategic. Ryan is truly an indispensable asset to any account.
Credentials
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Interaction Design: Structure
LinkedInNov, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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PEAK6
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United States
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Financial Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Senior UI Designer
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Oct 2020 - Present
Led the user experience and visual design for the InsurTech net-new auto insurance policy processing platform, contributing to modernizing the company's tech stack and facilitating sales to insurance carriers at national scale. Contributed to the UX and visual design of a flood insurance processing software—ensuring seamless experience for agents, underwriters, accountants and back office users, which helped secure a multi-year, $100M+ contract with FEMA to administer the National Flood Insurance Program. Managed Figma and Sketch design systems for flood and auto insurance, collaborating with front-end partners on implementation of components. Working with the company founders and other executives, led the design of many other investment products & features for possible trading platform partnerships and new business pitches. Show less
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Epsilon
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior UI Designer
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Sep 2015 - Oct 2020
I created UI, visual design and interactions for programmatic buying tools. The platform allowed for precise targeting and optimizing of digital marketing campaigns. All of which made for interesting and complicated data-based design challenges to solve. Created high-fidelity prototypes, animations and detailed specs handed-off to developers. Communicated QA feedback to engineering teams. Reliable collaborator with UX, product and engineering teammates. I created UI, visual design and interactions for programmatic buying tools. The platform allowed for precise targeting and optimizing of digital marketing campaigns. All of which made for interesting and complicated data-based design challenges to solve. Created high-fidelity prototypes, animations and detailed specs handed-off to developers. Communicated QA feedback to engineering teams. Reliable collaborator with UX, product and engineering teammates.
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Yes& | Lipman Hearne
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Art Director
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May 2012 - Sep 2015
Expanded my advertising experience by joining a mission-driven agency, helping institutional clients in the nonprofit sector with marketing and philanthropy support. I worked on integrated advertising campaigns, responsive site design, display and mobile banners, print design and print production, direct mail, identity and branding, directing photography, videography and TV production. Clients included: AARP Foundation, University of Chicago Booth School of Business, University of Wisconsin, University of Texas at Arlington. Show less
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Marcus Thomas LLC
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United States
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Advertising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Art Director
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2007 - Apr 2012
Learned the advertising industry and the power of ideas to guide every design touchpoint for consumer brands. Troy-Bilt: Developed brand campaign and directed execution across TV, online and point of purchase, working with the creative director and copywriter. Hot Pockets: Developed concepts and design of online ad units. Managed creation of event and social media materials to support Major League Gaming sponsorship. Craftsman: Developed concepts and directed execution of video and point of purchase collateral for riding mowers and snow thrower products. 89.7 FM WKSU: Lead art director; directed developers on execution of music festival website. Developed concepts and design of print campaigns, working with the creative director and copywriter. Show less
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Jamestown Group
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Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area
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Design Intern
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May 2005 - Aug 2005
Dipping my toe in the industry. Designed print materials and assisted staff photographer during photo shoots. Dipping my toe in the industry. Designed print materials and assisted staff photographer during photo shoots.
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Education
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2002 - 2007
Kent State University
BFA, Visual Communication Design
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