Anthony Reed Jr.

Anthony Reed Jr. has a diverse work experience in the field of graphic design. Anthony started their career as a Corporate Design Intern at EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants in 2015, where they assisted in creating campaign-style collateral and gained valuable experience in adhering to brand guidelines and collaborating across departments. Anthony then joined Kraft & Jute Creative Packaging as a Graphic Design Intern, where they established new brand guidelines and created functional landing pages to increase consumer engagement.

In 2016, Anthony worked as a Graphic Designer at EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, translating business and marketing objectives into compelling designs for clients like Tintri, Nature's Bounty, and TCW. Anthony was also chosen by C-Level executives to art direct and deliver an exclusive employee benefits package.

From 2017 to 2019, Anthony served as a Senior Graphic Designer at SITO Mobile. Here, they conceived and created mobile ad campaigns for notable brands such as Disney, Verizon, Lexus, and Amazon, significantly improving brand awareness. Anthony also played a key role in rebranding the main brand guidelines and developing the brand for the new sub-brand, SITO Institute.

Anthony then joined Simplee in 2017 as a Graphic Designer, where they collaborated with the Head of Design to refresh the brand's identity and design templates for documentation and presentations. Anthony consistently coordinated with the team to make strategic branding decisions.

In 2018, Anthony worked as a Marketing Designer at Monica Rich Kosann, where they contributed to various marketing initiatives.

In 2019, Anthony joined Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as a Graphic Designer. Anthony was responsible for designing and managing the visual identities of 8+ Employee Resource Groups alongside the Chief DEI Officer and directors. Anthony also created various designs for marketing campaigns, event collateral, pitch decks, and more, ensuring compliance with brand guidelines. Additionally, they managed vendors and freelancers.

Most recently, Anthony joined Kitman Labs in 2021 as a Graphic Designer, where they continue to utilize their skills and expertise in graphic design.

Anthony Reed Jr. earned a Bachelor's Degree in Graphic and Interactive Design from PennWest Edinboro, which they attended from 2012 to 2016. In 2018, they pursued further education at the California Institute of the Arts, where they completed a program in Visual Elements of UI Design, emphasizing Digital Design and Visual Communications. In addition to their formal education, Anthony obtained certifications in "Communicating about Culturally Sensitive Issues" and "Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences" from LinkedIn in November 2020.