Senior Graphic Designer | Brand Steward | Illustrator

I build visual systems and bring them to life.

For 18+ years, I’ve turned ideas into clear, consistent design across brand, digital, web, print, presentations, packaging, and illustration.

Good design has to hold up after the first deliverable.

A brand rarely lives in one place. It has to work across campaigns, presentations, websites, social assets, packaging, print files, and the inevitable last-minute request. I build and extend visual systems that stay recognizable, flexible, and practical as the work grows.

18+ years of hands-on professional design experience

200+ projects guided from discovery through final delivery

5-10 active accounts managed concurrently while maintaining 95% on-time delivery

A few things I've helped bring to life.

A few examples of brand systems and multi-channel design work built for very different organizations, audiences, and creative challenges.

Stability Enhancement Systems

Enābl | Senior Designer & Creative Lead

Built to serve athletes, everyday clients, and the many environments where training, injury prevention, and wellness intersect.

Brand Identity • Presentation Design • Digital + Social • Web Design

Clear Choice Labs

Enābl | Senior Designer & Creative Lead

Bringing scientific credibility into a warmer, more approachable visual system for at-home DNA testing and holistic wellness.

Brand Identity • Packaging • Iconography • Typography

Kenko Sushi + Teriyaki

Enābl | Senior Designer & Creative Lead

Bringing modern fast-casual convenience together with subtle references to Japanese craft, from storefront to table.

Brand Identity • Menu Design • Signage • Packaging • Ad Design

Peaceful Family Law

Enābl | Senior Designer & Creative Lead

Replacing conventional legal formality with a calmer visual language centered on warmth, clarity, and trust.

Brand Identity • Web Design • Print Design • Typography

MetaTravelers

Next Dimension Studios | Contract Brand Designer

Keeping an expanding entertainment universe cohesive across storytelling, digital experiences, physical products, and community touchpoints.

Brand Systems • Packaging • Presentations • UI Design

Pathways Consulting

Enābl | Senior Designer & Creative Lead

Balancing executive-level credibility with the energy and optimism of the startup world for a consulting brand built around growth and progress.

Brand Identity • Presentation Design • Web Design • Print Design

The part of design you don't see in the mockups.

The finished work matters, but so does everything it takes to get there. I bring senior-level judgment while staying close to the craft, building practical systems, and keeping collaboration straightforward.

Stay close to the craft

I like solving the layout, refining the details, building the system, and getting the final asset out the door. Hands-on design is still the center of my work.

Build for repeat use

Good systems make the next deliverable easier. I create templates, organized assets, and practical standards that help teams extend a brand without reinventing it every time.

Keep collaboration easy

I’m comfortable working with designers, marketers, developers, writers, project managers, and leadership. I explain design decisions clearly, take feedback seriously, share what I know, and keep handoffs organized.

A few words from people I've worked with.

“It is rare to find a designer who can understand complex technical concepts, keep pace with rapid product cycles, and consistently deliver polished work without constant oversight. Rick did all three.”

Jeremy McKeehen

Co-Founder, MetaTravelers

One design foundation. A lot of ways to use it.

My work spans brand, digital, print, presentation, web, and illustration, but the foundation stays consistent: clear hierarchy, strong typography, flexible visual systems, and production-ready execution.

Brand + Visual Systems

• Brand Identity
• Brand Stewardship
• Brand Guidelines
• Multi-Channel Campaigns
• Template Systems
• Custom Iconography

Digital + Web

• Digital + Social Assets
• UI Design
• Figma Wireframing + Prototyping
• Responsive Web Layouts
• WordPress + Elementor

Print + Presentation

• Print + Prepress
• Packaging Design
• Presentation Architecture
• Infographics
• Marketing Collateral
• Signage

Illustration + Typography

• Custom Vector Illustration
• Character + Mascot Design
• Custom Typography
• Hand Lettering
• Iconography
• Conceptual Sketching

Nearly two decades in, I still make things.

I’m drawn to senior, hands-on roles where I can take ownership of visual quality, build practical systems, guide creative work when needed, collaborate across teams, and stay directly involved in the design itself. I’m equally comfortable doing that as part of an in-house team or across the shifting priorities of an agency environment.

Designer, illustrator, dad, and relentless optimist.

My name is Rick Martin. I’m driven by a simple idea: few things feel better than using your hands and your brain to make something useful, memorable, or genuinely helpful to a business or community.

When I’m not deep in a design file, you can usually find me snacking, over-analyzing ’90s hip-hop, or trying to make my family laugh.

Coffee of Choice

Vanilla Latte

Music Genre

Hip-Hop, Jazz Fusion, Chillhop

Movie Genre

Comedy

Best Rapper Ever

Andre 3000

Star Wars Character

Obi-Wan

Marvel Character

Spider-Man

Videogame

NBA-JAM

Ninja Turtle

Leonardo

Outdoor Activity

Hiking

Snack of Choice

Popcorn

Favorite Animal

Cats, Monkeys

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Let's talk about the work.

I’m open to hands-on graphic, brand, and visual design roles with in-house and agency teams, along with select project work. If my experience looks like a fit for what you’re building, I’d be glad to hear from you.

Drop a message in the form, or email me directly at rick@rickmartindesign.com

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Looking for my credentials?

Review my professional history online, or download a curated resume layout tailored to your team’s specific workflow.