I’m a hands-on designer and creative director who shapes distinctive brand identities and transforms them into unforgettable experiences. With over a decade at acclaimed design agencies, I create work that seamlessly aligns business goals with creative vision.

Selected clients include Adobe, Allbirds, AT&T, Chobani, Equinox, GE, Instagram and Slack. My work has been recognized by the AIGA, Brand New, SEGD and Type Directors Club, among others.

 

Contact

hello@bricemcgowen.com


Skill Sets

Developing innovative brand identity systems and immersive activation experiences

Building client relationships, managing concurrent projects, mentoring junior designers

Hands-on expertise in Figma and Creative Suite, proficiency in HTML and CSS

Experience

Freelance
Creative Director & Designer
January 2011–Present

Siegel+Gale
Creative Director
October 2022–January 2024

Associate Creative Director
August 2018–September 2022

HUSH
Senior Designer
June 2017–July 2018

Red Antler
Designer
August 2014–May 2017

RAA
Designer
February 2013–August 2014

Volume Inc.
Junior Designer
May 2011–February 2013

Recognition

  • Brand New, Best of 2023

  • AIGA Justified Competition, Jury Selection

  • Core77 Environments, Overall Winner

  • Spark! Award

  • ISDA Environments, Gold Award

  • SEGD Honor Award

  • Type Directors Club, Certificate of Excellence

  • HOW! Interactive Design Award

Education

California College of the Arts
BFA Graphic Design

The Cooper Union
AICAD Exchange

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
BA International Studies & Political Science