Resume - RJ Ross

RJ Ross

Creative Director

Midlothian, VA • info@rjthedesigner.com LinkedIn • Portfolio

Core Competencies

  • Creative Strategy & Concept Development for Brand Campaigns
  • Leadership of Cross-Functional & External Creative Teams
  • Brand Stewardship & Development of Design Guidelines
  • Art Direction for Video, Photography & Print Collateral
  • UI/UX Fundamentals & Creative Alignment for Web Assets
  • Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud (AE, PR, PS, AI, ID)
  • Motion Graphics, Branded Content & Broadcast-Style Storytelling
  • Production Management & Vendor Coordination
  • Performance Feedback & Career Development for Creative Teams
  • Digital Asset Management Implementation & Oversight
  • Asana, Figma, and Collaborative Workflow Tools
  • Budget Management & Cost-Efficient Creative Delivery

Professional Experience


Capital One — Creative Director / Lead Multimedia Designer

2024 – Present

  • Leading the creative vision and execution for internal marketing campaigns across Capital One Cafés and retail branches
  • Guiding a multidisciplinary team in the production of video, digital, and experiential assets aligned to brand strategy
  • Collaborating with senior stakeholders to champion creative innovation and storytelling that builds culture and drives engagement

Capital One — Principal Multimedia Designer

2023 – 2024

  • Drove complex multimedia campaigns from concept through execution for enterprise-wide initiatives
  • Directed high-impact video productions and cross-functional design projects that increased internal visibility
  • Established creative best practices and mentored junior designers across teams

Capital One — Senior Multimedia Designer

2022 – 2023

  • Designed and produced a wide range of content including motion graphics, animation, and live-action videos
  • Partnered with internal clients to deliver compelling digital storytelling aligned to brand messaging
  • Streamlined production workflows and introduced tools that improved turnaround time

EAB — Web Designer

2017 – 2021

  • Designed and maintained internal websites and landing pages using responsive design principles
  • Collaborated with developers and marketing teams to launch new digital initiatives
  • Created branded assets and UI/UX elements for employee engagement platforms

Freelance Creative Director & Multimedia Designer

Various Clients | Evenings & Weekends

  • Directed branding and web design for Aspire Mentorship, a nonprofit focused on cross-generational mentorship.
  • Developed visual identities, pitch decks, and short-form videos for fitness and financial services brands.
  • Produced ad concepts and production guides for 30-second TV spots, aligning with modern media strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

Publications

References

Available upon request.