Brian Kolodziejski Email & Phone Number

For over a decade, my passion and expertise in creating artwork for board games has driven my role as a Graphic Designer and Illustrator. However, my motives go beyond designing—for me, it's about creating immersive visual narratives that captivate and elevate the joy of learning through play.I fell in love with storytelling through the pages and images in the 'art of' books during my youth, leading to a lifelong dedication to illustration and design. Now, my career focuses on crafting visual stories that captivate audiences and enhance gameplay in the games I help design.My creative focus centers on designing immersive worlds where vibrant environments, compelling characters, and timeless designs complement the game mechanic and amplify the replay value. I specialize in developing age-appropriate and on-brand themes, ensuring each creation resonates authentically with its intended audience.I consider human interaction, usability, and accessibility key elements of each project. My design approach prioritizes the player's perspective and crafting inclusive, accessible game components. Ultimately, my goal is to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability or skill level, can experience the enchantment of gaming.Portfolio https://www.behance.net/briankolodziejski

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  Senior Graphic Designer

  Simplyfun

  Nov 2014 - Present - Work From Home In California

  Collaborate remotely with the in-house Product Team to play a pivotal role in analyzing, playtesting, and enhancing children's educational board games. This involves aligning content with national standards and learning objectives, managing project timelines, refining the artistic direction, and ensuring compliance with brand guidelines through age-appropriate artwork and layouts. • Managed end-to-end print production for 100+ products, including layout design, color correction, and file preparation, ensuring top-quality results and adherence to production specifications.• Spearheaded the design and production of 60+ board games, leading projects from initial concept to final print production, diversifying the product portfolio to appeal to various demographics and learning styles.• Collaborated with Product Team to evaluate, playtest, and assist with development of 200+ play-based learning board games that helped bring academic and social skills to life for children. • Revitalized 10+ stagnant board games with new, engaging designs that enhanced educational outcomes for thousands of children, making learning interactive and enjoyable.• Mentored and trained 5 graphic designers, guiding them in creating cohesive and engaging visual content for board game and marketing projects that adhered to branding guidelines. • Managed simultaneous roles in illustrating board game assets and creating 150+ dynamic marketing campaigns, consistently delivering high-quality content across multiple departments.• Rebranded packaging for the entire product line, creating cohesive and cost-effective designs that elevated brand awareness and led to 100% increased monthly sales.• Authored a 50+ page brand identity manual, establishing best practice guidelines that ensured streamlined and consistent design processes across the creative team.• Received 250+ prestigious product awards from leading parent and academic organizations as a key member of the Product Team.