Top Talent like Ryan D. are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.
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Ryan D. Herras

Creative & Brand Strategist • Brand Designer • Graphic Designer • Memphis, TN, US
Graphic Design
Packaging Design
Branding
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Experienced CPG Creative Director & Designer
Ryan, an award-winning creative, specializes in branding for consumer goods. With expertise in identity, packaging & creative strategy, he has collaborated with top firms in the industry including Primo Angeli, Landor Associates, FITCH, Sterling Brands, Stapley-Hildebrand & Trinity Brand Group. His work spans global brands like Dentyne, Lipton and Coors, earning him multiple Graphic Design USA awards. Known for his impactful designs, Ryan has led redesigns of entire shelf presences for Ocean Spray & Trident Gum. Transitioning to support startups, he has provided strategy for brands like EPSOAK, Sherpa Pink & Red Monkey Foods. A career highlight includes his collaboration with SF SALT, leading to a successful acquisition by private equity.

Projects

Ocean Spray 100% Juice

New Packaging Design System, Custom Lettering & Photography for Ocean Spray 100% Juice

Snapple

New Packaging Design System for Snapple.

Community Coffee

Community Coffee packaging system redesign

Lipton Tea To Go

Lipton Tea To Go packaging design system

Coldstone Smooth Cravings

Coldstone Smooth Cravings | Packaging System | Product Imagery | Typography

Work History

H

Design + Creative Direction

Herras CreativeResponsible for leading design and creative direction at Herras Creative.
R

Creative Director

Red Monkey Foods, Inc.Nov 2017 - Feb 2024 • 6 yrs 4 mos
S

Creative Director

San Francisco Salt CompanyOct 2015 - Feb 2024 • 8 yrs 5 mos
E

Creative Director

Epsoak®Oct 2015 - Feb 2024 • 8 yrs 5 mos
S

Lead Sr. Designer

Stapley-HildebrandJan 2004 - Jan 2015 • 11 yrs 1 mo

Education

Academy of Art University

BA, Graphic Design

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How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Recently Active
Experienced CPG Creative Director & Designer
Ryan, an award-winning creative, specializes in branding for consumer goods. With expertise in identity, packaging & creative strategy, he has collaborated with top firms in the industry including Primo Angeli, Landor Associates, FITCH, Sterling Brands, Stapley-Hildebrand & Trinity Brand Group. His work spans global brands like Dentyne, Lipton and Coors, earning him multiple Graphic Design USA awards. Known for his impactful designs, Ryan has led redesigns of entire shelf presences for Ocean Spray & Trident Gum. Transitioning to support startups, he has provided strategy for brands like EPSOAK, Sherpa Pink & Red Monkey Foods. A career highlight includes his collaboration with SF SALT, leading to a successful acquisition by private equity.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

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Dave Montrose

Fractional Executive Creative Director | Brand & Digital
Brand Design • UX Design • Creative & Brand Strategy • 20 years of exp. • Oxford, England, GB

Wes Wittry

Collaborative, detail-oriented, professional designer with 10 years experience in agency, creative studio, freelance, and art programming environments
Graphic Design • 10 years of exp. • Detroit, MI, US

Ewart Orugaagii

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Creative & Brand Strategy • Brand Design • Video & Animation Design • 11 years of exp. • México D.F., CDMX, MX

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Brand Design • Social Media Marketing • Creative & Brand Strategy • 15 years of exp. • New York, NY, US

Top Talent like Ryan D. are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Ryan D. Herras

Creative & Brand Strategist • Brand Designer • Graphic Designer • Memphis, TN, US
Graphic Design
Packaging Design
Branding
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Ocean Spray 100% Juice

New Packaging Design System, Custom Lettering & Photography for Ocean Spray 100% Juice

Snapple

New Packaging Design System for Snapple.

Community Coffee

Community Coffee packaging system redesign

Lipton Tea To Go

Lipton Tea To Go packaging design system

Coldstone Smooth Cravings

Coldstone Smooth Cravings | Packaging System | Product Imagery | Typography

Work History

H

Design + Creative Direction

Herras CreativeResponsible for leading design and creative direction at Herras Creative.
R

Creative Director

Red Monkey Foods, Inc.Nov 2017 - Feb 2024 • 6 yrs 4 mos
S

Creative Director

San Francisco Salt CompanyOct 2015 - Feb 2024 • 8 yrs 5 mos
E

Creative Director

Epsoak®Oct 2015 - Feb 2024 • 8 yrs 5 mos
S

Lead Sr. Designer

Stapley-HildebrandJan 2004 - Jan 2015 • 11 yrs 1 mo

Education

Academy of Art University

BA, Graphic Design

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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