Hi! I’m Brien.

I’m an experienced freelance designer with over 15 years of expertise in logo creation, brand identity development, and visual storytelling. I specialize in crafting tailored branding solutions that resonate with audiences and elevate businesses.

Core Contempencies

I create and support strong, memorable brands through thoughtful design and creative strategy. My skills cover logo design, visual identities, animation, and illustration, all aimed at delivering a unified brand experience across digital and print.

Logo & Brand Identity Design

  • Custom Logo Design: Crafting unique, memorable logos that capture a brand's essence and stand out in the market.

  • Visual Identity Systems: Developing cohesive brand guidelines, including typography, color palettes, and imagery.

  • Brand Storytelling: Translating a brand’s values and personality into a visual language that resonates with its audience.

  • Brand Positioning: Ensuring consistency across all brand touchpoints for a unified, impactful presence.

  • Creative Direction: Leading the design process from concept to execution, collaborating with clients to refine their vision.

Animation & Motion Design

  • Motion Graphics: Designing visually compelling motion graphics for branding, ads, and explainer videos.

  • Visual Storytelling: Using animation to communicate complex ideas in a simple, engaging way.

  • Creative Direction: Leading motion design projects from concept to final execution, ensuring alignment with brand vision.

  • Post-Production: Compositing, editing, and refining animations to create polished, high-quality visuals.

Illustration

  • Icon Design: Developing simple, recognizable icons to communicate key ideas or services.

  • Editorial & Advertising: Crafting illustrations for print, digital, and advertising materials that complement messaging.

  • Character Design: Bringing brand mascots or characters to life with distinctive, memorable designs.

  • Concept Art: Visualizing ideas and concepts through illustration to guide brand development and storytelling.

Professional Experience

I started my career in storytelling through VFX and animation but found my stride in the design world. Now, I focus on branding, illustration, and motion design, creating visuals that connect and inspire.

Stereoscopic VFX & Depth Artist
Stereo D (now SDFX Studios) | 2011 – 2012

  • Contributed to the conversion of major feature films into stereoscopic 3D, ensuring high-quality depth and visual fidelity.

  • Partnered with VFX teams to support blockbuster movies, working alongside industry leaders like Weta FX, ILM, and Marvel Studios.

  • Assisted in streamlining the stereoscopic conversion process, maintaining efficiency while adhering to rigorous production timelines and quality standards.

Graphic Designer
The Imagination House | 2013 – 2015

  • Worked closely with the team to brainstorm and execute concepts for client presentations and campaigns.

  • Supported senior designers in creating visual assets for branding, marketing materials, and digital platforms.

Art Director
The Imagination House | 2015 – 2019

  • Directed design and animation for logos, branding, and 3D visuals to bring client stories to life.

  • Created visual content for live theater productions, enhancing audience engagement.

  • Developed Original Content & IP: Managed the creation of original designs and content for global brands.

Freelance Designer
2019 – Present

  • Partnered with agencies to deliver high-quality design solutions for diverse industries.

  • Consistently met tight deadlines while maintaining exceptional client satisfaction.

  • Adapted designs to meet evolving trends and client objectives.

Software Proficiency & Education

I'm a largely self-taught designer, honing my skills through years of hands-on experience and a constant drive to learn and improve. Along the way, I’ve mastered tools like the Adobe Creative Suite and other industry essentials.

Software Proficiency

Adobe Creative Suite

  • Illustrator

  • Photoshop

  • After Effects

  • Premiere Pro

Education

Digital Animation And Visual Effects School
Orlando, Florida, United States | 2010 – 2011

Some people I’ve worked with.

I've had the pleasure of collaborating with a diverse range of clients. Here are a few notable examples.

A little more about me

My approach to design mirrors my philosophy on life: resist the urge to blend in. Embrace fun and take risks. Authenticity speaks volumes, and you’ll be amazed at how well people respond when you show your true self.

Living by this mindset, I’ve created a sustainable, nomadic lifestyle that reduces my needs while allowing me to work from anywhere. My journey fuels my creativity, offering new perspectives and inspiration from diverse cultures and landscapes, enabling me to bring fresh, imaginative ideas into my work.

Whew! Still not convinced?

Don’t take my word for it, hear what my clients have to say.

"Brien was a pleasure to work with! He was very clear about what was included and what was expected. He provided three fantastic logo options, one of which we absolutely loved. I would strongly recommend him and would not hesitate to do any additional work with him. His prices are more than reasonable, and he is extremely talented. Brien, thank you so much!"

Mar 16, 2023

-Giselle Borrero

"Brien created a high-quality logo for our new biotech startup, taking only a few days to do so and sending samples for feedback after each milestone. I was impressed by his creativity and "out of the box" thinking when it came to coming up with a memorable logo. If you're on the fence about contracting with a professional to design your organization's logo, look no further!"

Jan 7, 2023

-Will Flemming