Portrait of Ryan O'Connor

About Ryan O'Connor

For over fifteen years, I’ve built brands across fashion, lifestyle, CPG and retail, shaping how they look, feel and show up in the world. My work spans campaigns, social, digital, retail and product, creating distinct and cohesive brand experiences across every consumer touchpoint.

I studied design at Parsons, where I learned to start with an idea. Every shoot, campaign and product launch since has taught me how to see it through.

I currently lead creative in-house for Bomber, a performance activewear brand, while continuing to take on select freelance art direction and brand projects.

I live and work in New York.

Selected clients

  • Tommy Hilfiger
  • Gap
  • Vogue
  • Starwood Hotels
  • American Eagle
  • Steel City
  • Tommy Jeans
  • Arber
  • Bomber

Areas of focus

  • Art Direction
  • Creative Strategy
  • Campaigns
  • Retail & Experiential
  • Packaging
  • Web Design
  • Social Content

CV

Experience

2025 — Now
BomberCreative Marketing Manager

Lead creative and marketing across campaigns, content and athlete partnerships for a performance activewear brand.

2021 — Now
FreelanceArt Direction & Brand Design

Identity, packaging, web and photo direction for independent brands.

2021 — 2024
ArberAssociate Creative Director

Led brand creative across campaigns, content, digital, retail and product for a modern plant care brand.

2017 — 2020
Tommy HilfigerDirector, Creative Services

Led creative services across global campaigns, retail, digital and brand experiences.

2015 — 2017
GapDesigner, Global Concept

Developed global concepts across campaigns, retail and brand experiences for Gap and GapKids.

2013 — 2015
Tommy HilfigerManager, Creative Services

Developed creative across global campaigns, retail, digital and brand experiences.

2012 — 2013
American Eagle OutfittersAssociate Designer, Global Concept

Designed seasonal campaigns and brand creative across retail, digital and marketing.

2010 — 2012
VogueAssistant Fashion Editor

Supported the Executive Fashion Editor with coordination of photoshoots and editorial production.

Education

2010
Parsons School of DesignBFA, Design