About Ren Riley
About Ren Riley
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Ren is a multidisciplinary visual designer, art director, and brand strategiest focused on translating abstract ideas and emotional marketing and brand moments into scalable, cohesive visual systems. Ren employs strategic storytelling as a method of connecting an audience with a company’s mission, encouraging them to engage emotionally.
Ren can tackle any creative challenge. She served as the sole visual designer for the nation’s largest youth-based social enterprise nonprofit. Via marketing strategy and event management, Ren guided local organizations in cementing their presence in Seattle’s competitive cultural landscape. Ren can make $1,000 look like $10,000. She partners with executives to create the vibe they want with the resources at their disposal.
In her spare time, Ren creates renter-friendly interiors that highlight custom furniture and functional art. Apartment Therapy featured her apartment to their 11.75 million followers. You can find Ren’s fine art featured in Seattle galleries. In 2025, Ren launched Fable & Fame: an upcycled fashion brand with a distinctive hand-illustrated identity. She also has a very small cat.
Work Experience
Freelance Visual Designer, Art Director, and Marketing Strategist
January 2026 - PresentI help businesses shape the feeling they want their audience to experience—translating vision into strategic, visually compelling brands and narratives. With experience leading creative for a national nonprofit, I make small budgets look big and deliver polished work that punches above its weight.
Juma Ventures
Associate Director of Marketing and Communications | July 2022-January 2026
Marketing and Communications Manager | September 2018-July 2022
Program Manager | January 2016-September 2018
I served as the sole in-house creative supporting six sites nationwide, leading visual and communications strategy across print, digital, experiential, and product initiatives. I directed creative for major campaigns and fundraising events contributing to an average of $4M raised annually, including an annual gala generating ~$330K. I brought previously outsourced design work in-house while managing brand stewardship, training 50+ staff on visual and messaging standards, and producing donor-facing communications from newsletters and infographics to signage for professional sports venues. I also led the creative launch of a branded retail boba concept, developing its visual identity and in-stadium integrations in collaboration with external partners.
Beautiful Bizarre Magazine
Writer | January 2020-October 2025
I produced in-depth artist interviews and feature articles for an international print publication with 25,000 subscribers and a digital platform reaching 1M+ followers. I collaborated with a global editorial team to execute a complex, time-zone-sensitive publishing calendar across print and online channels, and managed advertiser partnerships by creating branded social content aligned with contractual deliverables.
Education
Education
University of Washington | 2013 - 2014
Master's of Education Policy
Middle Tennessee State University | 2008-2011
Bachelor's of Science, Biology
Minor, Geology
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