Ryan D. Herras
Experienced CPG Creative Director & Designer
20 yrs experience · Memphis, TN · 10-20 hrs/week
About
Ryan, an award-winning creative, specializes in branding for consumer goods. With expertise in identity, packaging & creative strategy, he has collaborated with top firms in the industry including Primo Angeli, Landor Associates, FITCH, Sterling Brands, Stapley-Hildebrand & Trinity Brand Group. His work spans global brands like Dentyne, Lipton and Coors, earning him multiple Graphic Design USA awards. Known for his impactful designs, Ryan has led redesigns of entire shelf presences for Ocean Spray & Trident Gum. Transitioning to support startups, he has provided strategy for brands like EPSOAK, Sherpa Pink & Red Monkey Foods. A career highlight includes his collaboration with SF SALT, leading to a successful acquisition by private equity.
Skills
Experience
- Design + Creative Direction · Herras Creative01-01-2015
Responsible for leading design and creative direction at Herras Creative.
- Creative Director · Red Monkey Foods, Inc.11-01-2017 – 02-01-2024
- Creative Director · San Francisco Salt Company10-01-2015 – 02-01-2024
- Creative Director · Epsoak®10-01-2015 – 02-01-2024
- Lead Sr. Designer · Stapley-Hildebrand01-01-2004 – 01-01-2015
Education
- Academy of Art UniversityBA, Graphic Design
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