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Designers in Brooklyn

18 designers on roster based in Brooklyn.

Dani Balenson

Headspace
8.9k
Brand DesignBrooklyn

I'm a creative director, designer, writer, strategic thinker, and team leader who loves thoughtful design and sharp one-liners. See some of what I make at my personal portfolio.

Current
Creative DirectoratHeadspace
Previous
Design DirectoratOscar HealthDesign DirectoratStink StudiosSenior Brand DesigneratIntercomBrand DesigneratIntercomDesigneratVox Media, Inc.FounderatLiving With:DesigneratEstablished
WebsiteDani Balenson's websitewww.danibalenson.com

Andre Ribeiro

R/GA
30.2k
Design DirectorBrooklyn

Brazilian-born Designer and Creative Director with over 20 years of experience. Currently Group Creative Director at R/GA. Previously at Squarespace and Huge Inc.

Current
Group Creative DirectoratR/GA
Previous
Senior Design ManageratSquarespace
WebsiteAndre Ribeiro's websiteandreribeiro.co/

Matthew Vernon

Cosmos
23k
Product DesignBrooklyn

I'm a product designer and creative director based in Brooklyn, currently serving as Head of Design at Cosmos. I co-founded Foundation Labs, where I led design for the NFT platform Foundation from 2020 to 2026. I'm passionate about designing thoughtful, beautiful experiences for the internet.

Current
Head of DesignatCosmos
Previous
Co-Founder & Chief Design OfficeratFoundation LabsLead Product DesigneratDharmaFreelance DesigneratIndependentDesigner & FounderatInternetworldFreelance DesigneratMade Together
WebsiteMatthew Vernon's websitematthewvernon.co

Rolf Jensen

Self-employed
16.3k
Brand DesignBrooklyn

I'm Rolf Jensen, a freelance creative director and designer based in Brooklyn, New York. I specialize in strategy, identity, systems, and rollout — helping brands develop clear visual languages and cohesive design systems. I've worked with clients at Google, Basic, and Love Henry.

Current
Freelance Creative DirectoratSelf-employed
Previous
Freelance Design DirectoratLove HenryFreelance Design LeadatBasicFreelance DesigneratGoogle
WebsiteRolf Jensen's websitewww.rolfjensen.studio/

Tim Roussilhe

Stripe
21.4k
Design EngineerBrooklyn

Tim Roussilhe is a Design Engineer at Stripe, where he bridges the gap between design and engineering to craft polished, high-quality digital experiences. His career spans roles at Squarespace, Compass, and Stink Studios, where he honed his craft across creative development, interaction design, and design systems. Tim is distinctive for his rare ability to work fluidly at the intersection of code and design, bringing both technical precision and a refined aesthetic sensibility to every project.

Current
Design EngineeratStripe
Previous
Senior UX Engineer | Design SystematCompassSenior Creative DeveloperatSquarespaceLead DeveloperatStink StudiosCreative DeveloperatStink Studios
WebsiteTim Roussilhe's websitetimroussilhe.com

Nick Pattison

Primary
12.6k
Brand DesignBrooklyn

I run Primary, a brand sprint studio built on a simple idea: speed and quality can coexist. Previously, I started my career at Pentagram and Milton Glaser and led creative at a startup incubator, launching over 30 companies.

Current
Founder + Creative DirectoratPrimary
Previous
Creative DirectoratCanrock VenturesSenior DesigneratMilton Glaser Inc.DesigneratPentagram
WebsiteNick Pattison's websitestellar.work

Paul Jun

Ramp
19.4k
Brand DesignBrooklyn

I'm a design and brand leader sitting at the intersection of brand, product, AI systems, and storytelling. I've helped shape and transform brands across high-growth startups and creative agencies, focusing on brand strategy as a driver of product clarity and company growth.

Current
Creative Director, Brand and AI SystemsatRamp
Previous
Director, BrandatPersonioPrincipal Creative DirectoratMixpanelCo-FounderatThe ObserversEditorial DirectoratCOLLINSEditoratMotivated MasteryHead Of ContentatCreativeMorningsMarketing Consultantat+AcumenSenior Coach/Social Media Coordinator/Alumni Community ManagerataltMBACurator for Adobe's 99uatAdobe
WebsitePaul Jun's websitepauljun.me

Michael Villaseñor

Spotify
27.2k
Design DirectorBrooklyn

Michael Villaseñor is a seasoned design leader with over 20 years of experience shaping culture-driven visual storytelling across some of media's most iconic brands. Currently serving as Head of Design for the Podcast Mission at Spotify, he brings a transformative approach to audio and video creator experiences, informed by executive roles at Hearst and The New York Times. Based in Brooklyn, Michael is a dynamic force at the intersection of design, culture, and innovation.

Current
Head of Design, Podcast MissionatSpotify
Previous
Director Of Product Design, Advertising Podcast ProductsatSpotifyVice President of Product and Brand Design, NewspapersatHearstExecutive Creative Director, NewspapersatHearstSenior Creative Director, Ad Innovation and MarketingatThe New York TimesCreative Director, Sunday Magazine, AdvertisingatThe New York TimesCreative DirectoratThe New York Times
WebsiteMichael Villaseñor's websitemichaelv.info

John Kim

Big Human
19.9k
Design DirectorBrooklyn

John Kim is a designer based in Brooklyn, New York, focusing on digital product design. He currently leads design at Big Human as Director of Design, and previously worked at Work & Co and Instrument, and taught at School of Visual Arts and Pratt Institute.

Current
Design DirectoratBig Human
Previous
Associate Design DirectoratWork & Co
WebsiteJohn Kim's websitehttp://www.johnjungkim.com/

Artemii Lebedev

Le:mma Studio
19.1k
Design DirectorBrooklyn

I'm an Art Director and Visual Designer based in Brooklyn and Belgrade. As the founder of Le:mma Studio and an Awwwards judge, I focus on crafting award-winning digital experiences and brand identities for global clients.

Current
Founder & Art DirectoratLe:mma Studio
Previous
Jury Memberatawwwards.Art DirectoratBolden Ventures
WebsiteArtemii Lebedev's websiteartemiilebedev.com

Joel Califa

Unify
25.5k
Product DesignBrooklyn

I design things people use to make things

Current
VP DesignatUnify
Previous
Staff Product DesigneratGitHubHead of Product DesignatDigitalOceanVP DesignatHeapDesign MentoratAndreessen Horowitz
WebsiteJoel Califa's websitehttp://www.joelcalifa.com

Diógenes Brito

Yerba Buena
15.4k
Product DesignBrooklyn

Diógenes Brito is a Brooklyn-based designer and entrepreneur with a career spanning senior design leadership at Slack, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Lyft, alongside executive roles building and scaling both tech and hospitality businesses. He advises boards and leadership teams on product, customer, and growth strategy by applying rigorous, systems-based design thinking to real business constraints. As CEO of Yerba Buena and a longtime civic contributor through Prep for Prep and the Brito Family Foundation, he brings an unusually broad lens to the intersection of design and organizational impact.

Current
Chief Executive OfficeratYerba Buena
Previous
AdvisoratMazaStrategic Design AdvisoratAirHead of Product and DesignatAirHead of DesignatAirStaff Product Designer, Platform Design Lead, Design ManageratSlackStaff Product Designer, Platform Design LeadatSlackSenior Product DesigneratSlackProduct Designer IIatSlackProduct DesigneratSlackDesigner and DeveloperatUXDiogenes.comUser Experience DesigneratLinkedInInstructoratNew York Code and Design AcademyProduct DesigneratSquarespaceDesign EngineeratSquarespaceResident AssistantatStanford UniversityBOLD InternatGoogle, Inc.Intern (Computer Science Track)atProclivity SystemsIntern (Blackstone Information Technology Services)atThe Blackstone GroupNortheastern PC Support (IT, Deployment/Repair/Procurement)atDeloitte
WebsiteDiógenes Brito's websitedio.works/
7.3k
Graphic DesignBrooklyn

I'm a designer based in Brooklyn working across publications, branding, exhibitions, websites, and motion design for clients in the arts and cultural sectors. Holding an M.F.A. from Yale School of Art, I focus on exploring the intersections of dance, technology, and graphic design.

Current
DesigneratRamp
Previous
DesigneratLinked by AirGraphic DesigneratVerizonGraphic DesigneratYale University Art GalleryTeaching Assistant - Motion DesignatYale UniversityGraphic DesigneratAHOY STUDIOSGraphic Design InternatForeign Policy Design GroupGraphic Design InternatMATTER PrintsGraphic Design InternatLeBoYe Design
WebsiteKyla Arsadjaja's websitekylaarsadjaja.com

Claire Chen

Ramp
26.8k
Brand DesignBrooklyn

I'm a multidisciplinary brand and digital designer based in Brooklyn. I specialize in solving visual challenges for brands—from visual identities and logos to websites, packaging, and digital experiences across cultural, retail, and tech spaces.

Current
Brand DesigneratRamp
Previous
DesigneratInstrumentGraphic DesigneratNYC AllianceUX/UI DesigneratTH ExperientialWebsite / Graphic DesigneratPratt InstituteGraphic Designeratde.MO branding and designGraphic DesigneratPhillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
WebsiteClaire Chen's websitewww.clairechen.cool

Netta Selene

Domingo
7.8k
Product DesignBrooklyn

Netta Selene is a Brooklyn-based product designer and entrepreneur with a distinguished career spanning Airbnb, Etsy, Square, and Palantir. She has held roles ranging from Experience Designer to Product Design Manager, leading design at some of the most influential companies in tech. She is currently the Founder and CEO of Domingo, a Brooklyn-based skincare brand where she also serves as Head Formulator.

Current
CEO + FounderatDomingo
Previous
Product Design ManageratEtsyStaff Product DesigneratEtsyExperience DesigneratAirbnbPrincipal DesigneratTally IncProduct DesigneratPalantir TechnologiesLead DesigneratWatsiProduct DesigneratRdioProduct DesigneratSquare
WebsiteNetta Selene's websitewww.nettaselene.com

Ryan Adair

Fi
7.5k
Brand DesignBrooklyn

I'm a brand and creative leader with over 15 years of experience helping brands, organizations, and individuals find the nugget of truth that best tells their story. Currently VP of Brand & Creative at Fi, I've previously led creative at Mother Design, R/GA, Gretel, Nike, and Bruce Mau Design. My work has been recognized by The One Club, D&AD, Cannes, AIGA, and the Art Directors Club.

Current
VP, Brand & CreativeatFi
Previous
Executive Creative DirectoratMother DesignGroup Creative DirectoratR/GACreative DirectoratR/GACreative DirectoratGretelGlobal Design Director, Brand DesignatNikeCreative DirectoratBruce Mau DesignAssociate Creative DirectoratRed PeakSenior DesigneratThe PartnersArt DirectoratMunn RabotDesigneratGraham Hanson Design LLC
WebsiteRyan Adair's websiteryanadair.co
8.7k
Graphic DesignBrooklyn

I'm a graphic designer and illustrator based in New York City. I work across brand identity, publication, and visual design at Family Office.

Current
DesigneratFamily Office
Previous
Associate DesigneratFamily OfficeGraphic DesigneratThree Times LouderGraphic Design InternatThree Times LouderFreelance Illustrator & DesigneratGood RoomGraphic Design & Illustration InternatByline
WebsiteRoan Collom's websiteroancollom.com

Brannon Wellington

Listen Labs
28.2k
Design DirectorBrooklyn

Brannon Wellington is an award-winning Founding Product Designer at Listen Labs, bringing over 15 years of experience launching impactful products across industry-leading companies like Square, Cash App, and Pipe. With a multidisciplinary background spanning design systems, product design, art direction, web development, and motion graphics, Brannon operates at the intersection of craft and strategy. His work reflects a rare depth of expertise honed through principal-level roles at some of the most recognized brands in fintech and beyond.

Current
Founding Product DesigneratListen Labs
Previous
Principal Product DesigneratPipePrincipal Product DesigneratSquarePrincipal Product DesigneratCash AppPrincipal Product DesigneratAfterpayDesign LeadatWeWorkDesigneratVice Media
WebsiteBrannon Wellington's websitebrannon.systems