Matthew Gallo
Ridgefield
Summary
Dynamic freelance artist with expertise in illustration and brand development. Successfully crafted engaging marketing assets and custom illustrations, enhancing client visibility and brand identity. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, I excel in client collaboration, delivering tailored visual storytelling that resonates with target audiences.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Artist & Content Creator
Self-employeed
Ridgefield
01.2022 - Current
- Designed visually engaging marketing assets including website graphics, blog imagery, email campaigns, and social media content for clients in parenting and e-commerce industries.
- Delivered cohesive brand messaging through illustrations and graphic layouts tailored to target audiences.
- Regularly collaborated with clients to refine creative briefs, ensuring alignment with their marketing objectives and vision.
Owner/Illustrator
Matt Gallo Designs
01.2019 - Current
- Produced custom illustrations with a focus on nature, the outdoors, and natural history, catering to bloggers, homeschoolers, and niche markets.
- Licensed hand-drawn assets and coloring pages for personal and professional use.
- Created branding elements for clients, including logo designs, packaging artwork, and promotional materials.
Owner/Artist
Rampant Lion Designs, LLC
03.2007 - 12.2018
- Founded and managed an art and design company specializing in medieval-inspired illustrations and custom coats of arms.
- Designed event materials such as signage, marketing collateral, and activation elements for festivals and exhibitions.
- Developed a strong brand identity for products, leading to cross-selling opportunities with third-party vendors.
- Oversaw all design projects, collaborating closely with clients to ensure bespoke results that met their creative and practical needs.
- Managed end-to-end business operations, including marketing strategy, vendor negotiations, and financial planning.
Education
BFA - Illustration
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY, United States06.2006
Skills
- Illustration
- Content creation and copywriting
- Client collaboration
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Brand development
- Graphic design
- Digital painting
- Visual content creation
- Client collaboration
- Traditional fine art skills
- Color theory
- Visual storytelling
Hobbies and Interests
- Snowboarding
- Drawing
- Painting
- Traveling
- LEGO with the kiddos
Timeline
Freelance Artist & Content Creator
Self-employeed
01.2022 - Current
Owner/Illustrator
Matt Gallo Designs
01.2019 - Current
Owner/Artist
Rampant Lion Designs, LLC
03.2007 - 12.2018
BFA - Illustration
Syracuse University