Design. Write. Lead.
Brian Douglas Hayes is a designer, art director, and copywriter based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with expertise in advertising and marketing — both at big agencies and small in-house studios. With midwestern roots and values, there's no big ego here: just big ambition, curiosity, and a passion for collaboration.
Capabilities
Digital Ads • Animated Banners • Social Media Posts, Stories & Videos • Brand Pages, Landing Pages & Microsites • Presentations • Infographics • Training & Sales Decks • Retail Displays • Signage • Magazine Spreads • Flyers & Coupons • Concept Development & Brainstorming • Email Marketing
Skills & Software
Expert-level workflows for print & digital design, photo editing and beyond in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign & Lightroom. Basic audio/video editing workflows in Final Cut Pro & Logic Pro. Advanced presentation design including animation with Microsoft PowerPoint & Apple Keynote. Design & content creation for various email & CMS platforms such as MailChimp, Squarespace & SharePoint.
Curious and experimental with generative AI when used appropriately. Comfortable with enterprise project management tools and practices to ensure on-time deliverables. Confident with both macOS & Windows.
My Work Story
Here's a sample of what I've done in the last decade or so. Not all of it won awards.
But our clients loved it, and I'm proud of the work and the teams who made it happen.
But our clients loved it, and I'm proud of the work and the teams who made it happen.
Note: In the interest of client confidentiality, my portfolio is currently hidden to the public.
If you're a client or recruiter, please contact me for a password.
If you're a client or recruiter, please contact me for a password.
Experiences
In My Professional Era: 2015–Present
Art Director, Arc Worldwide
Art Director, Catapult Marketing
In My Freelance Era: 2012–2015
Presentation Designer, Target
Graphic Designer, Independent
In My Student Era: pre-2012
Genius, Apple
Studio Photographer, Lifetouch Studios
Clients I've Worked With
Retailers I'm Experienced With
Brands I'd Still Love to Work With
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