ABOUT ME
Hi!
My name is Ryan Brandel. I’m a Creative Director who believes the best brands are built at the intersection of vision, discipline, and genuine care for people.
For nearly two decades, I’ve helped grow and shape a global footwear brand from the inside, partnering across product, marketing, and leadership to create work that doesn’t just look good, but drives measurable business impact. My sweet spot is connecting brand strategy to execution, turning positioning into campaigns, stories, and experiences that build equity and move product.
I’m a multidisciplinary creative at heart, equally comfortable defining brand narratives, directing shoots, guiding go to market moments, and mentoring teams. But what matters most to me is how the work gets made. I lead with preparation, clarity, and high standards, while building a culture where people feel trusted, challenged, and supported. I believe strong teams, not egos, create standout work.
Outside of work, I’m an athlete and a music creator, which keeps me curious, competitive, and constantly refining my craft. That mindset carries into everything I do: push the idea further, think beyond the brief, and always tie creativity back to purposeful business rationale.
I care deeply about building brands that last, teams that thrive, and ideas that scale. If I’m doing my job right, the work resonates with consumers, aligns the organization, and creates long term momentum for the business.
When I’m not building brands, you’ll usually find me outside exploring with my wife and Doberman
pup Margeaux.
