Gary Moran

Creative Director @ Filecoin Foundation

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

About

As a Creative Director, I specialize in branding and visual communication for emerging technologies. My approach is rooted in abductive fluency, which allows me to craft compelling narratives and visuals that resonate with audiences, particularly as we navigate the exciting frontier of mass adoption. I am passionate about creating meaningful work for authentic projects.

Experience

  • Filecoin Foundation (4 yrs 9 mos)
    • Creative Director
      Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

      Leading the strategic direction of all creative initiatives across the Filecoin ecosystem, overseeing branding, design, and media production. Managing the creative team and fostering a culture of innovation to drive decentralized collaboration through open tools and resources. Directing creative partnerships and cross-functional collaborations to enhance brand visibility and elevate the Filecoin ecosystem’s presence at major global events and platforms.

    • Creative Lead
      Mar 2023 - Sep 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos

      Spearheaded the brand identity for Filecoin Foundation, building and guiding a creative team focused on developing open design and media tools for the entire Filecoin ecosystem. Led creative direction for high-profile global events, including Davos, WebSummit, and Consensus, ensuring consistent and impactful brand representation. Directed the creative efforts for Filecoin Foundation's own flagship events worldwide, focusing on scalable design solutions and decentralized collaboration.

    • Designer
      Oct 2021 - Mar 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos

      I developed and executed innovative designs for Filecoin Foundation's global campaigns and events, laying the groundwork for a cohesive brand identity that resonates with diverse audiences.

  • Branding Records (Hong Kong SAR)
    • Strategy Director
      Jul 2021 - Oct 2021 · 4 mos

      I lead branding strategies for clients, focusing on elevating brand presence through creative direction and strategic initiatives.

    • Project Leader | Designer
      Jul 2020 - Jul 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Manage cross-functional teams and deliver creative projects for international clients, focusing on brand revitalization and product design.

  • Freelance Designer at gmoran.xyz
    Feb 2020 - Jul 2020 · 6 mos

  • WHub (Hong Kong)
    • Graphic Designer
      Aug 2019 - Feb 2020 · 7 mos

    • Graphic Design Intern
      Apr 2019 - Jul 2019 · 4 mos

      After the success of Startup Impact Summit 2019, WHub asked me to return as a Graphic Design Intern. I am currently working on several new projects, including updating the brand architecture to work better with the work done for the SIS 2019 brand.

  • Copyeditor at HelloTalk Language Exchange App
    Jan 2018 - Mar 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos

    HelloTalk is a language learning app based in Shenzhen, China. While working as an English language content editor for HelloTalk, I made time to plan and produce video content for the company.