About – RAN-Design

A little bit about me

Hi! I’m Robert Andrew Noll (the RAN in RAN Design). I’m a designer and Art Director based in New York City.

I was born and raised in New York City. I attended Syracuse University as a Founder’s Scholar and received my BFA in Painting. After college, I moved to San Francisco and received my MFA in Graphic Design from the Academy of Art University. After graduation, I returned to New York City, where I began my career.

I currently live in Manhattan with my wife and son. I enjoy reading, watching movies, playing video games, and cheering on the Yankees and Rangers when I’m not working.

I sincerely believe iced coffee can be enjoyed year-round.

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Experience

Modicum • New York, NY

Art Director; July 2017–Present
Senior Designer; August 2015–July 2017
Designer; March 2013–August 2015

Concept development, design, and production for motion graphics, event graphics, high-end presentations, and marketing collateral. Oversee Junior and Senior Designers and correspond with key client stakeholders.

LETTER 7 • New York, NY

Senior Designer and Project Manager; December 2011–March 2013
Designer; December 2008–December 2011
Intern; September 2008–December 2008

Concept development, design, and production for print and interactive projects, including brochures, logos, magazines, websites, and more.

Network Design and Communications • New York, NY

Freelance Designer; June–August 2008

Concept development and design for print projects, including advertisements, brochures, and invitations.

RD Rice Construction • New York, NY

Assistant Project Manager; Summers 1999–2001

Coordinate with project managers, construction crews, and vendors to complete high-end construction projects on time and within budget.

Modicum • New York, NY

Art Director; July 2017–Present
Senior Designer; August 2015–July 2017
Designer; March 2013–August 2015

LETTER 7 • New York, NY

Senior Designer and Project Manager; December 2011–March 2013
Designer; December 2008–December 2011
Intern; September 2008–December 2008

Concept development, design, and production for print and interactive projects, including brochures, logos, magazines, websites, and more.

Network Design & Communications • New York, NY

Freelance Designer; June–August 2008

Concept development and design for print projects, including advertisements, brochures, and invitations.

RD Rice Construction • New York, NY

Assistant Project Manager; Summers 1999–2001

Coordinate with project managers, construction crews, and vendors to complete high-end construction projects on time and within budget.

Education

BrainStation • New York, NY

User Interface Design Certificate; August 2021

Academy of Art University • San Francisco, CA

MFA Graphic Design; Graduated May 2008

Syracuse University • Syracuse, NY

BFA Painting; Graduated May 2004

Visual Arts in Florence • Florence, Italy

Syracuse University DIPA; Summer 2003

Skills

Design expertise

Art Direction, Brand Identity, Client Communication, Color Theory, Concept Development, Layout, Motion Graphics, Print Production, Typography, User Interface Design

Software proficiency

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects), Apple Keynote, Figma, Google Workspace (Google Docs and Slides), Microsoft PowerPoint, Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and the WordPress platform

Clients

A few of the great companies that I have had the pleasure to collaborate with.

Clients

A few of the great companies that I have had the pleasure to collaborate with.