Brendan McBryan

designer and developer

Hello! I’m Brendan McBryan, a senior designer, developer, and layout specialist with a passion for creating visually compelling and user-friendly experiences.

With a background in branding, web development, and corporate communications, I specialize in designing identities, presentations, websites, WordPress themes, and digital systems that seamlessly blend aesthetics with functionality. Whether crafting high-impact marketing materials, refining design systems, or developing responsive web solutions, I bring a detail-oriented, strategic, and design-forward approach to every project. Explore my portfolio below to see my work in action.

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Project Highlights

The Wild Oasis

Hotel units and bookings tracking app. Created with React and deployed on Vercel. Database managed with Supabase.

React Router
styled components
React Query
Context API
React Hook Form
Hot Toast
Supabase
date-fns

Investment Offering Memoranda

Requiring branded identities, technical illustrations, data presentations, information graphics, story telling layouts, and daily communication and collaboration with high level stakeholders from concept thru delivery.

Art Direction
Print Production
Typography
Color
Layout
Branding
Technical Drawing

NACUBO Brand Identity

Full rebranding of The National Association of College and University Business Officers.

Branding
Layout
Typography
Color
Logo
Compliance
Brand Guidelines

Residential Real Estate Marketing

Full branded identities and marketing for residential developments; including websites, events, virtual grand openings, signage, motion graphics, and digital & print advertising.

Wordpress
Javascript
Art Direction
Print Production
Typography
Layout
Branding
Color
Event Marketing

The Nanz Company Advertising

Continuation and expansion of brand advertising for luxury hardware company, including product photography.

Photography
Advertising
Art Direction
Layout

MusicGamingCon2020

Marketing and technical support for Virtual Music Gaming Convention in 2020. Includes heavy production of iterative design techniques to produce consistent and varied marketing materials and identity elements.

Event Marketing
Iterative Design
Design Production

Last Refuge of the Incompetent

A Santa Barbara, CA Radio Station KCSB Science Fiction show consisting of weekly themed discussions around a particular book, movie, or other artistic work interspersed with music inspired by said discussion.

Visual Design
Design Production
Art Direction

Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center

Working along-side board members and on-site marketing managers, the Hui required a vast array of visual materials.

Visual Design
Design Production
Print Production
Marketing Material
Branding

Skill set

InDesign
Photoshop
Illustrator
AdobeXD
Figma
Git
WordPress
Divi
SquareSpace
Node
HTML
CSS
PHP
WordPress Development
tailwindcss
Bootstrap
JavaScript
React
NEXT.js
MS Office/iWork/G Suite

Experience

Senior Designer & Developer | Carel Creative

Washington, DC (remote)

I spearhead design and development endeavors, with a targeted focus on real estate and corporate communications, ensuring each project yields innovative solutions and impactful results. Additionally, I take charge of website development and management across various frameworks, particularly WordPress, to deliver seamless online experiences. Moreover, I oversee the production and art direction of tailored graphics, spanning both web and print mediums, including maps, floor plans, infographics, logos, and comprehensive brand identities, ensuring cohesive visual representation across all platforms.

2015 - Present

Certificate PENN LPS Coding Bootcamp

Philadelphia, PA

Full Stack Development Bootcamp

2019

Creative Director | Spire Creative Group

New York, NY

As Creative Director I led initiatives that streamlined processes, resulting in substantial reductions in design lead time and costs. I developed training programs for new team members. I curated best practices to foster efficiency and consistency in design workflows. Additionally, I oversaw end-to-end project execution, collaborating closely with clients and vendors, managing digital assets, and meticulously tracking progress to ensure optimized outcomes.

2006 - 2013

Marketing Manager | The Nanz Company

New York, NY

At Nanz, I was instrumental in maintaining and expanding brand identity by crafting representative imagery across all mediums, including original photography and artwork. I revamped the company's marketing and imagery database, resulting in a notable reduction in concept lead times. Additionally, I implemented new processes that efficiently produced a new catalog, showcasing product history, photography, and technical specifications with precision and effectiveness.

2005-2006

Design Intern | New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc.

Lowell, MA

I contributed to the design and production process across various stylistic categories, collaborating with diverse management teams to bring ideas to fruition. My primary focus was on conducting thorough color research, refining material applications, and nurturing concept development to ensure each shoe design was innovative and appealing. Additionally, I delved into market segmentation, conducted consumer profiling, and conducted rigorous product testing to inform our design decisions and meet the demands of our target audience effectively.

2003-2004

Georgia Institute of Technology

Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Design

2003

Contact

Please contact me directly at [email protected].