Kellen Cosgrave

About

I’m a NYC-based creative director and designer working at the intersection of fashion, music, and culture. My background spans brand identity, editorial systems, campaign direction, and creative production—from concept and story to shoots, layouts, and delivery. As Editor-in-Chief of ZIPPED Magazine, I led a 70+ staff and produced two award-winning 70-page issues, directing shoots, designing layouts, and expanding the brand into events, social campaigns, and merch. I’m comfortable on set and in design tools, and I thrive in small, high-taste teams where ideas move quickly and execution is disciplined. I’ve also built and run creative projects and businesses—from Nine Jungles (experimental studio merging underground music, fashion, and visual culture) to Asteroid Graphics (print-on-demand brand with six-figure revenue) and freelance direction for artists and emerging labels (branding, merch, UX/UI, social, copy, and campaign creative). What I bring: creative direction, art direction, editorial design, brand systems, campaign treatments, moodboarding/storyboarding, set direction, photo/video collaboration, and culture-first strategy. Tools: Adobe CC (Ps, Ai, Id, Pr, Ae), Figma, Blender, Higgsfield. Portfolio → kellencosgrave.xyz | IG → @kellencosgrave

Experience

• Editor in Chief & Creative Director - ZIPPED Magazine · Zipped Magazine05-01-2024 – 06-01-2025

  Directed all creative and editorial content for Syracuse’s premier fashion and culture publication. Managed a 80-member staff and 12-person executive board across design, editorial, photography, styling, PR, fiscal, and social media. Conceptualized and produced multi-page print issues, brand collaborations, shoots, and promotional campaigns. Forged partnerships with advertising and contributors to grow readership and events.

• Design & Strategy Intern · Lehigh Mining & Navigation05-01-2024 – 08-01-2024

  Supported brand strategy and design at a multidisciplinary agency specializing in branding, advertising, and media.

• Web Art Director · Zipped Magazine08-01-2023 – 05-01-2024

  Directed web design and editorial visuals for online platform; led layout systems, responsive design, and interactive features; collaborated with photographers and developers to ensure cohesive brand identity across digital properties.

• Graphic Designer · Zipped Magazine01-01-2023 – 08-01-2023

  Created editorial layouts, promos, and marketing assets; supported fashion and culture features with design direction and production coordination.

• Founder & Creative Director · Asteroid Graphics02-01-2020 – 03-01-2025

  Founded and operate an independent creative brand producing print-on-demand posters, apparel, and lifestyle goods inspired by music and culture. Design and fulfill products globally, generating six-figure revenue since 2020. Oversaw all aspects of brand identity, creative direction, and production — from concept development and visual design to marketing, packaging, and customer relations.

• Design & Strategy Intern · Lehigh Mining & Navigation05-01-2024 – 08-01-2024

  Supported brand strategy and design at a multidisciplinary agency specializing in branding, advertising, and media.

• Undergraduate Teaching Assistant – Quality Assurance Director · Syracuse University - Maxwell School08-01-2023 – 01-01-2024

  Selected as Quality Assurance Director for the TA cohort; coordinated operations and standards across 18 TAs for a 100+ student Policy Studies course. Led weekly TA meetings; delivered feedback on instruction, grading consistency, and process improvements to faculty.

• Graphic Designer · Tender Magazine08-01-2023 – 11-01-2023

  Worked as a graphic designer for Tender Magazine, a fashion and society publication at Syracuse University. Responsible for working within a team of other designers to design spreads, edit photos, and arrange articles.

Education

• Syracuse University - Maxwell SchoolB.A, Public Policy Analysis
• Northampton Community CollegeA.A, Marketing
• Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical SchoolT.C, Commercial and Advertising Art
• Saucon Valley Senior High SchoolHigh School Diploma

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