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Ry Foat

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Illustrator & Apparel Designer
Bude | GB

Skills

  • Storytelling
  • Visual Communication
  • Apparel
  • Graphics
  • Visual Identity
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Interests

Travel
Mens Fashion
Underground surf culture
Surfboard design
Health & Fitness
Exploring art styles
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Industries

Creative Agencies
Lifestyle
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Streetwear
Surf
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In my own words

Ry

<p>Creating unignorable Art and Design aesthetics that amplify your brand's voice and uniqueness.</p><p><br></p><p>With nearly a decade of experience in the LA Apparel and Design Industry, I specialize in premium apparel collections and original illustrations.

From Netflix to Timberland and the Miami Dolphins, DC Comics, and The Inertia, I help brands of all sizes visualize their uniqueness and connect with audiences through a proven, collaborative process.</p><p><br></p><p>ryfoat.com</p>

Trajectory

Sep 2020 — Now
Freelance Apparel Designer, Illustrator & Art Director · RY FOAT / ART&DESIGN
Specializing in creating sell-out apparel collections and unique illustrations, I lead projects from concept to completion, defining the creative vision and managing the entire process. From initial sketches to final deliverables, I ensure designs align with brand aesthetics and deliver high-quality results on time. Collaboration, client satisfaction, and creative excellence are at the core of my work. Clients include Netflix, Timberland, Miami Dolphins, The Inertia, Creative Artists Agency, Brandon Ingram, Tyreek Hill, and Penguin Random House.
Mar 2019 — May 2023
Senior Apparel Graphic Designer & Art Director · Top Drawer Merch (Creative Agency)
Collaborated with a team of Graphic Designers to shape the creative direction for apparel, merchandise, and branding projects across the music, streetwear, fashion, and Web3 industries. Worked closely with high-profile clients, ensuring the vision aligned with their brand identity and industry trends. Clients included Budweiser, Coachella Music Festival, DC Comics, deadmau5, Electric Daisy Carnival, Iann Dior, Iggy Azalea, Kaskade, Live Nation, OWSLA, and Splash House.
Feb 2017 — Mar 2019
Senior Graphic Designer & Illustrator · Electric Family (Streetwear)
Worked alongside the Creative Director to identify market and seasonal trends, steering the creative direction and release calendar for screen-printed and cut-and-sew apparel collections. Played a key role in brand growth by delivering innovative design solutions and strategic visual communication, ensuring consistency and high quality across all marketing channels.

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Education history

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University of the West of England

Bachelor of Science - BS | 2010 - 2013

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Elizabeth Hoiles

Senior Designer for Apparel, Outerwear and Gear
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