Jared Cohen-Richards

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ABOUT JARED COHEN-RICHARDS

I’m an experienced art director, graphic designer, and motion designer who inspires creative approaches to visual problems with unique ideas from concept to execution. I work well with tight deadlines and thrive under pressure while maintaining meticulous attention to detail. A San Diego native, I grew up frequenting California theme parks, on construction sites with my dad, an architect, and spending time in a variety of art-based extracurricular activities.(See: Yearbook nerd for 6 years — and proud of it!) While attending college in San Diego for Graphic Design, I worked as a designer at Fleet Science Center where I experienced a hands-on approach to design.(I\'m not afraid of an X-ACTO knife or hot glue gun.) I am currently at The Walt Disney Company as Director, Visual Communications for The Walt Disney Studios and its portfolio of brands. I manage employee-focused communications, executive/leadership presentations, video, events, and swag. Additionally, support Disney Entertainment, Direct-to-Consumer (Disney+/Hulu), Platform Distribution, and International businesses.Prior to joining Disney, I was at Hulu as Manager, Visual Communications, overseeing internal design and culture branding. Projects include company-wide initiatives, executive support, digital communication signage, email communications, events, and Hulu Careers and social platforms. Before Hulu, I was part of the team at BLT Communications as an Art Director, focusing on digital creative for Broadway productions — The Book of Mormon, A Delicate Balance, and Larry David’s Fish in the Dark — and campaigns for Hulu, Netflix, and Disney. And prior to BLT, I enjoyed many years with The Walt Disney Company. Upon my departure, I served as Manager, Graphic Design for Disney Corporate Creative Resources, an in-house creative agency. Clients included D23 (The Official Disney Fan Club) and Walt Disney Archives, as well as supporting Internal Communications, HR, Disney Citizenship, VoluntEARS, and Global Diversity, as well as creative needs for executive leadership.Specialties: • Expert in Adobe Creative Suite• Highly creative, with unique vision and ideas• Kerning and typography pusher• Extremely organized; able to stay on track of deadlines and goals, attentive to details• Bullet point advocate