Brooke Shary

About Brooke Shary

is a multidisciplinary designer with a focus on graphic design, experiential design, spatial design, and printed matter. She enjoys producing work that engages the senses and explores the intersection of material mediums and meaning. Over the last ten years, she has managed strategy, teams, and creative for design projects of various scales and complexity, and holds an MFA in graphic design from the Rhode Island School of Design.

Experience

1. Design Lead

   Gensler

   Jul 2025 — Present · NY, US

   Lead spatial and narrative-driven design projects across a wide range of scales, from intimate exhibitions to full-tower workplace environments.+ Define and steward the project’s design concept and vision, including the conception and integration of digital experience design elements, from inception through delivery.+ Design digital environments that expand narrative potential and transform how people engage with physical space, ensuring cohesive storytelling across both physical and digital touchpoints.+ Direct and mentor multidisciplinary design teams, providing creative guidance and ensuring alignment with project goals.+ Collaborate closely with architectural partners to blend experiential, digital, material, and narrative strategies into a unified design framework.+ Spearhead concept development, design reviews, and stakeholder presentations to maintain clarity, cohesion, and impact throughout the process.

Education

• 4A's Institute for Advanced Advertising Studies

  Marketing, Advertising

  2015 — 2015

• Rhode Island School of Design

  Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Graphic Design

• University of Alaska Anchorage

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration, Management, and Marketing

  2010 — 2014

Skills

• Project Estimation
• Brand Development
• Digital Media
• Brand Awareness
• Social Media Measurement
• Project Management
• Project Planning
• Website Creation
• Email Marketing
• Project Coordination
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Integrated Marketing
• Marketing Communications
• Digital Photography
• Client Relations Skills
• Lead Generation
• Social Media
• Management
• Microsoft Office
• Advertising
• Marketing
• Account Management
• Branding & Identity
• Social Media Marketing
• New Business Development
• Microsoft Excel
• Event Management
• Brand Management
• Marketing Strategy
• New Business Generation
• Client Prospecting
• Film Photography