Brian Keys Email & Phone Number

Brian Keys is a SVP Creative Director Art at BGB Group // Designing Stories, Building Iconic Brands. at BGB Group. He possess expertise in graphic design, art direction, creative strategy, creative direction, advertising and 17 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "I’ve had the pleasure of working with Brian first as his colleague at the same agency, and later as his Executive Coach. I’ve gotten to know Brian well and it’s my delight to sing his many praises. From first meeting, Brian was upbeat, personable, and thoughtful. These consistent qualities alone make Brian sought-after. He is one of the most active listeners I have come across, focusing on what is being communicated by anyone, whether his direct report, his team, his partner, his colleague, his client. This gift of attention comes from the heart and creates an atmosphere of openness and empathy, because Brian genuinely cares. People know it and can feel it. As such, Brian is the manager people want to work for. His style is one of granting autonomy, while supporting each team member to be the best they can, as well as guiding them toward growth goals. Brian himself is open to growth—to new ideas and approaches, willing to iterate for the betterment of self and others. When it comes to work ethic, Brian’s is unmatched. He’s dedicated and always delivers. Brian gives his word and stands by it. He is known as the calm in the eye of the storm, navigating the trickiest and busiest of situations. This quality encourages others to maintain focus and instills confidence. Lastly and importantly, Brian is all about creativity. It flows into all areas of his life. Not only does he personally deliver impactful ideas and execution for clients, Brian motivates his team to push and stretch their thinking. He’s passionate about technology— keeping abreast of latest developments, mastering a plethora of programs in his spare time, applying his learnings to a wide assortment of projects. And he generously teaches others all he is learning, so that they also benefit as the landscape ever-evolves. Brian’s motivation, passion, and kindness is contagious.", "You know that classic hypothetical question about “desert island” people? The ones who you’d pick in a heartbeat to help you survive (or even thrive!) in the gnarliest situations? Well, Brian’s one of them. Brian and I partnered together at H&S for almost 4 years, leading the team that launched Tecentriq. In that prepandemic launch era, we stood around our standing desks for 12-14 hours a day, solving creative, business, or team challenges that came our way. The relentless positive energy of that guy! I saw him literally think on his feet all day long. Together, we pitched new biz, built our creative group, and developed and produced multiple campaigns. Brian is a great concepting partner: creatively constructive and open to big ideas. He is grounded in OG technical skills: artistry, sketching, and a highly developed visual sense. But what makes Brian a strong designer is his curiosity. He’s continually tinkering with new programs (3-D modeling) and design software, or asking, how might we reimagine this brand? For instance, Brian doesn’t just watch a football game on the TV, he’ll be simultaneously deconstructing the team’s logo on his iPad into a marvelous modern visual identity. He’s continually refining his craft and reinventing how we see the world. Finally, Brian is a sincere, warm person—a creative leader with an understanding of the business and genuine empathy for the team. For all these reasons, I wholly recommend Brian as a creative director, visual designer, and all-around great human.", and "Brian is the complete package and a key person on any team. He is extremely creative, a great manager, and one of the most genuine and professional people I have ever met. Brain has his finger on the pulse of what is new and exciting in the world and he brings that insight and creativity to his work. I have had the pleasure working with Brian on many job, and every time I am proud of what we create."

Listed skills include Graphic Design, Art Direction, Creative Strategy, Creative Direction, and 18 others.

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  Hussian College

  Design And Illustration