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Senior Graphic Designer: Visual Storyteller, Creative Thinker
Benjamin Farber
Brooklyn, NY
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About
A Senior Graphic Designer with over 20 years of industry experience within internal creative groups and brand consultancies; my skill sets are wide ranging from concept development to project management and print production, I posses proven leadership experience and a diverse creative background. I’m capable of developing strong client and vendor relationships. My professional experience encompasses identity design, branding and cross platform marketing. I am a visual storyteller at heart, capable of wearing many hats. I am always engaged and curious about the creative process.
I live and breathe brands, I seek the opportunity to make a lasting impression. I thrive in fast-paced creative environments that demand fluent communications and thorough execution. I am a creative thinker with strong conceptual ability. -
Education
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CE Continuing EducationSchool of Visual Arts
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Continuing EducationParsons School of Design
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BFA Graphic DesignRhode Island School of Design
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Experience
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Graphic Design ConsultantCravathApr 2025 - Sep 2025 (5 months)Shaped creative direction for high-profi le events and marketing initiatives in collaboration with the Design Director and team. I ensure brand consistency across all deliverables and produce bespoke collateral that reinforces the firm’s reputation.
• Ensured brand alignment across print and digital channels.
• Partnered closely with directors and partners on confidential, high-visibility projects.
• Produced polished visuals for firm-wide campaigns and executive events.
Skills: Corporate Communications · Event Branding · Photo Art Direction · Social Media Marketing -
Senior Graphic DesignerLazard Asset ManagementDec 2023 - Nov 2024 (11 months)Collaborated on a global brand refresh, producing scalable templates and core visual assets. My work unified the firm’s identity across marketing platforms and accelerated market recognition.
• Designed scalable templates, improving global campaign consistency.
• Created brand-aligned infographics, brochures, and reports.
• Contributed to the cohesive rollout of a refreshed identity across digital and print.
Skills: Brand Development · Communication Design · Graphic Design · Multi-Channel Marketing · Photo Art Direction · Social Media Graphic Design · Visual Identity -
Freelance Graphic DesignerSIANew York, NYFeb 2023 - Apr 2023 (2 months)I was hired to design two large ESG communication pieces, for two blue chip insurance and private wealth companies. All within evolving brand guidelines.
Skills: Art Direction · Brand Design · Concept Development · Communication Design · Visual Identity -
Senior Graphic DesignerBlackstone GroupAug 2017 - Dec 2022 (5 years 4 months)Partnered with executives across multiple divisions to create marketing collateral, infographics, and digital assets that helped reinforce brand trust and client engagement.
• Developed data-driven visuals supporting investor and client presentations.
• Designed cross-platform marketing assets to grow brand presence.
• Collaborated on campaigns that reached global financial audiences.
Skills: Brand Strategy · Communication Design · Concept Development · Information Graphics · Marketing · Presentations · Real Estate Marketing · Strategic Communications · Visual Storytelling -
Senior Graphic DesignerJ.P. MorganUnited StatesMay 2017 - Aug 2017 (3 months)Engaged with the cybersecurity team to design complex infographics and visual communications that explained technical data for internal platforms.
• Produced detailed infographics to improve employee understanding.
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Senior Graphic Design ConsultantS&P Global RatingsOct 2015 - Nov 2016 (1 year 1 month)Produced wide-ranging collateral aligned with a new brand system, from art direction to data visualization.
• Designed and produced a 100 page publication featured at the 2015 Paris climate conference
• Increased monthly website traffic by 15,000 visitors
• Procured new vendor relationship, managed budget and time
Skills: Brand Systems · Campaign Development · Concept Development · Data Visualization · Information Graphics · Vendor Management · Visual Communication -
Freelance Graphic DesignerOppenheimer FundsMay 2015 - Aug 2015 (3 months)Developed infographics and print assets that supported the creative development of the brand.
• Delivered brochures, reports, and thematic photo-based assets.
• Strengthened the brand’s visual presence across multiple channels.
Developed infographics and print assets that supported the creative development of the brand.
Skills: Brand Design · Corporate Branding · Data Visualization · Integrated Marketing · Multi-Channel Marketing · Social Media Graphic Design · Typography -
Senior Graphic DesignerBNY MellonNew York, NYJun 2010 - Aug 2014 (4 years 2 months)* Developed and led branded multi-channel marketing collateral projects for many lines of business, managing projects holistically with direct client rapport. * Implemented the rollout of marketing materials within new branding guidelines as an integral member of Corporate Marketing. * Liaised with the Associate Creative Director to coordinate and manage departmental workflow.
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Wolff OlinsFreelance Production DesignerNew York, NYJun 2008 - Sep 2008 (3 months)Designed an array of internal and external business development projects, including print collateral, case studies, presentation boards. Clients included Pitney Bowes, WaMu, Target, Project RED and Living Proof.
Designed an array of internal and external business development projects, including print collateral, case studies, presentation boards. Clients included Pitney Bowes, WaMu, Target, Project RED and Living Proof.
Skills: Art Direction · Brand Development · Corporate Branding · Color Correction Photo Retouching · Typography · Visual Communication -
Graphic Design ConsultantMorgan Stanley Inc.New York NY, United StatesAug 2007 - May 2008 (9 months)Conceptualized and developed renderings for a memorial exhibit; which were than developed into production schematics by the Creative Director and produced off-site in Sydney Australia. I also translated brand standards into diverse internal and public facing marketing collateral; collaborating with creative and management teams.
Conceptualized and developed renderings for a memorial exhibit; which were than developed into production schematics by the Creative Director and produced off-site in Sydney Australia. I also translated brand standards into diverse internal and public facing marketing collateral; collaborating with creative and management teams.
Skills: Branding & Identity · Brand Marketing · Communication Design · Concept Development · Information Graphics · Multi-Channel Marketing
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Awards
Taproot Foundation; volunteer interface designer
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Affiliations
AIGA, ADC
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@benfarber, member since 2005
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