Richard Gordon-Smith

Richard Gordon-Smith has extensive experience in the creative industry, spanning over 18 years. Richard is currently working as the Group Creative Director at Favorite Child since April 2023. Before that, Richard held the position of Creative Director at Periscope from April 2016, and prior to that, they were an Associate Creative Director at the same company from May 2014 to April 2016.

Richard's previous experience includes working as a Design Manager at Johnson & Johnson from January 2011 to February 2014 and as a Senior Designer from July 2009 to January 2011. At Johnson & Johnson, they managed the development of visual identity systems and implemented corporate identity design standards for global operating companies.

Richard also worked as a Design Director at Pistachio from February 2008 to June 2009, where they managed a team of designers and interns and designed sustainable gift sets, gift cards, and packaging. Additionally, they collaborated with the creative director and product developer to ensure consistency across various categories and designed interior graphics and signage for brand flagship stores.

Prior to that, Richard worked as a Graphic Designer at Aveda from November 2006 to February 2008, where they partnered with other designers and the packaging design team to design collateral and holiday gift set collections. Richard also contributed to designing interior graphics for flagship stores in Madrid and Marylebone.

Richard's career started as a Graphic Designer at The Moderns from June 2005 to November 2006. During their time there, they worked directly with clients such as Harter, MilliCare, and Nano-Tex, conceptualizing and managing various design strategies.

Overall, Richard Gordon-Smith's work experience showcases their expertise in creative direction, design management, branding, and visual identity development.

Richard Gordon-Smith has a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Graphic Design from Brigham Young University, which they obtained between 1999 and 2005. Richard also attended the School of Visual Arts from 2012 to 2013, where they completed a Master of Professional Studies (MPS) degree in Branding.