Brian Pennington

Experience

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  Young & Laramore

  May 2004 - Aug 2004

  Creative Intern

  Young and Laramore is a full-service advertising agency, offering strategic marketing, multi-platform media planning/buying, and every imaginable kind of creative.• Worked alongside Art Directors and Copywriters at every stage of the creative process• Managed my own workload of client & internal projects from concept to execution• Developed the visual identity and packaging for a prototype on-the-go snack

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  Ball State University

  Nov 2004 - May 2005

  Graphic Designer

  The Ball State Teleplex supports the Department of Telecommunications, and the university at large, through the creation and delivery of digital visual assets.• Created graphics for multimedia, web, DVD, CD-ROM, video, and broadcast mediums• Concepted & designed assets for digital courses directly with university professors• Aided the larger design team in preparing graphics for video, web, and other interactive media• Color-corrected slides of artwork for technical accuracy

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  Tactive

  Aug 2005 - Mar 2006

  Designer

  Tactive is a marketing company that uses printing, promotional products, and company stores to promote brand awareness• Consulted with clients, helping them deliver on-brand experiences• Gained expert-level knowledge in printing and analogous production processes• Served as the lead designer for all marketing• Created promotional materials for the Stutz Art Gallery's monthly exhibits

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  Pivot Marketing

  Mar 2006 - Jan 2012

  Art Director

  Pivot Marketing is an Indianapolis-based firm who's mission is Marketing Remarkable Brands.• Worked hand-in-hand with the owner in all aspects to establish and grow the boutique firm• Served as the lead designer on all visual identity, print, and digital projects• Collaborated with content and marketing strategists to define and build brands

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  Studio Science

  Jan 2012 - now

  • Directs the brand practice and shapes the experience clients have with the brand team• Serves as the internal and external point of contact on all brand engagements• Applies a design-led approach to translate business strategy into design strategy• Owns, and responsible to evolve, internal processes and our studio's viewpoint of brand• Leads the recruiting, hiring, mentoring, and ongoing growth of high capacity designers• Supports the business development team for all prospective brand projects Show less

  • Director, Brand Design

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Director, Brand Strategy & Design

    Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

  • Director, Brand Design

    Apr 2014 - Dec 2020

  • Senior Designer

    Jan 2012 - Apr 2014