Bryan McGowan

Bryan McGowan has a diverse work experience in various roles within the creative and entertainment industry. Their most recent position is as an Art Director at NEON (formerly Cityneon) since 2023. Prior to that, they held the role of Experiential Designer from 2013 to 2023, where they demonstrated expertise in creative strategy, market research, brand identity, and designing data-driven concepts. Bryan also has experience in Intellectual Property Management at Universal Creative from September 2022 to December 2022, providing project coordination and collaborating on technology-based interactive experiences. Additionally, Bryan served as a Manager at Eerie Productions, specializing in designing immersive experiences, from August 2017 to October 2019. Before entering the creative field, they worked as a Business Process and Operational Risk Analyst at M&T Bank from May 2015 to October 2016.

Bryan McGowan obtained a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Themed Experience Design from the University of Central Florida in 2023. Prior to that, they completed a Master's of Science degree in Physics and Education at Buffalo State University in 2014. Bryan also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Physics from Buffalo State University in 2012. Bryan participated in a Student Exchange Program at Concordia College in 2007, focusing on Japanese language studies. In addition, they pursued Computer Science as a non-degree seeking student at the Rochester Institute of Technology in 2008.