Brad Richlen

ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR

Brad is an Associate Art Director at Kane who develops visual communication for clients. He specializes in branding, print and digital marketing, web design, social media, e-commerce, and interior design. He is also an illustrator and artist, always bringing his unique viewpoint and skillset to every Kane project. Brad always keeps his finger on the pulse of the latest trends in the design world and continually works to find new ways to develop dynamic solutions for clients’ needs.

Brad attended the UW-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Visual Communication, as well as minors in English and Art History, in 2014. He has worked as a freelance graphic designer since 2013 and held various design positions in large corporations as well as smaller agency environments. More recently Brad worked in a smaller, skilled-trade-oriented environment as a designer and prepress operator, developing an in-depth knowledge of best practices in CMYK Print Design. He also had a stint as a professional bartender in some of Milwaukee’s premier cocktail bars, restaurants and beer bars.

After graduating from UWM, he created the moniker Ghost Hand as a way to explore his artistic practice under a pseudonym fitting his personal style and intent. Brad creates merchandise for his personal brand and takes on commission work. He has also developed local art sales events bringing local small businesses and creatives together, selling his art and lifestyle brand merchandise to the public.

In his free time, Brad loves seeing all different kinds of live music and the latest popular films, from both big-budget studios and lesser-known production companies and up-and-coming directors alike. He also enjoys drawing, painting, and collage and is an avid cyclist who loves exploring nature whenever possible.