ABOUT ME
Ryan Klosowski is a Detroit-based creative director who helps brands figure out what they’re trying to say — then makes it look, sound, and feel way better than they expected.
His work in directing, photography, design, editing, and music production, stitch together the strange and the polished to build visual identities that actually mean something. Whether it’s a liquor brand or a clothing line, Ryan’s approach is part creative strategy, part fever dream — all dialed in.
Multi-disciplinary. Detail-obsessed. Overly caffeinated.
He's probably already thinking about your brand right now...
RYAN KLOSOWSKI
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
July 2022 - Present
DETROIT CITY DISTILLERY -
HEAD OF MARKETING
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Lead all creative direction across campaigns, product launches, seasonal activations, and event promotion for one of Detroit’s most beloved craft distilleries.
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Concept and execute full-scale visual campaigns — from moodboarding and direction to shooting, editing, and rollout.
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Direct and produce photography, video, and design assets for digital, social, print, and in-store applications.
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Oversee and grow social platforms (57K+ Instagram, 41K+ Facebook) with strategic storytelling and visual consistency.
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Curate and maintain monthly content calendars and ensure cohesive brand expression across all touchpoints.
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Manage ad creative and paid media strategy, including audience targeting, budget allocation, and performance analysis.
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Act as brand steward, ensuring tone, voice, and visual identity stay elevated and aligned.
2016 - Present
FREELANCE CONTENT CREATION
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Led creative development and execution of branded content campaigns for fashion, lifestyle, and consumer goods clients including Somerset Collection Studio, Genusee Eyewear, and Neiman Marcus.
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Directed and produced music videos and branded visual content for artists and labels in Detroit and Los Angeles.
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Created episodic YouTube and recap content for lifestyle brand Lokels Only (LA) — from storyboarding to post-production.
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Delivered full creative services including photography, art direction, color grading, design, and sound design.
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Helped emerging and established brands refine their visual identity and brand voice through strategic creative consulting.
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Built and maintained an active online presence across Instagram and personal portfolio site to attract, manage, and retain clientele.
SKILLS
Creative Direction · Brand Storytelling · Campaign Development · Visual Strategy
Photography · Video Direction · Editorial + Commercial Production · Art Direction
Social Media Strategy · Content Calendars · Graphic Design · Copywriting
Adobe Creative Suite · Final Cut Pro / Premiere Pro · Color Grading
Music Production / Sound Design · Motion Graphics · Paid Social & Ad Strategy