Ran Ren -- a designer, an illustrator, a creative.
Ran Ren -- a designer, an illustrator, a creative.
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I am a designer, illustrator and multidisciplinary creative who is adept in storytelling and narratives in the intersection of arts, sports, and pop culture. With versatile skillsets in branding, communications design, illustrations, packaging design, experiential design, and campaign design, I turn challenges into opportunities with innovation, optimism, and relentless determination – always finding a way to create, adapt, and thrive.
Clients
Clients
New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Carolina Panthers, UConn Basketball, NHL (National Hockey League), Ohio State Athletics, "I AM ATHLETE" Podcast, San Antonio Spurs, NRL (National Rugby League - Australia) and more
Expertise
Expertise
Visual narrative, Brand identity, Illustration, Packaging design, Campaign, Visual communication design, User research, User experience, Marketing, Motion graphic, Exhibition design, Social media coordination, Creative writing, Community outreach.
Work experience
Work experience
Made in NYC | Marketing Fellow
2024 - Now
Campaign planning for MINYC Holiday Market, and MINYC week 2025
Social media coordination for MINYC’s online platforms
Developing visual assets and designing graphic content across MINYC platforms
Internal and external communication
Creative writing for newsletter, social media, and website content
Community outreach to current and prospective MINYC members
Event planning for Made Here, Meet Here networking event.
Ohio State Athletics | Graphic Design Assistant
2021 - 2023
Creating visual assets for content across Ohio State Athletics social media platform
Developing brand identity & strategy
Illustrations for various sports team across Ohio State Athletics
Apparel design for game promotions
Ideating marketing strategies
Packaging design for “100 years of Ohio Stadium” turf memorabilia, Developing visual narrative
Developing motion graphic
Creating Infographics for email newsletter.
Freelance Illustrator / Designer
2020 - Now
Thanksgiving illustration, Milestone illustrations for New York Jets
2024 NFL Brazil Game (the first ever) Illustration for Philadelphia Eagles
Promotional illustration for the 2023 NHL Winter Classics
Recruiting illustrations and assets for UCONN Men’s Basketball
Playoff promotional illustration & design for National Rugby League (Australia)
Promotional apparel designs, Brutus sports poses design for Ohio State Athletics
Illustrating "Brutus and His Big Great Smile" children's book for Ohio State University
Game Day illustration for San Antonio Spurs
NFL Draft illustrations for Arizona Cardinals
Superhero themed illustration, and NFL Draft content for Carolina Panthers
Promotional illustration for I AM ATHLETE Podcast
Pratt Institute Grad Communication Design | Graduate Assistant - Social Media
Pratt Institute Grad Communication Design | Graduate Assistant - Social Media
2023 - 2024
Managing social media account for Pratt Grad Communication Design Department
Developing marketing strategy for online presence growth
Creative writing for content across social media platform
Communications with department staffs, student bodies.
Campaign planning for Other Island Book Fair
Community outreach to Alumni, current student, and prospective students.
Education
Education
Pratt Institute
2023 - 2025
Packaging, Identities, and System Design, Master of Science.
Brooklyn, New York, US
GPA: 3.89
The Ohio State University
2019 - 2023
Visual Communication Design, Bachelor of Science
Columbus, Ohio, US
GPA: 3.82
8x Dean’s List
Degree Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Let's work together!
Let's work together!
rren@pratt.edu
rren@pratt.edu
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