Ry Foat: Illustrator & Apparel Designer in Bude, England
Ry Foat
Illustrator & Apparel Designer
Bude | GB
Interests
Travel
Mens Fashion
Underground surf culture
Surfboard design
Health & Fitness
Exploring art styles
Work experience
RY FOAT / ART&DESIGN
Freelance Apparel Designer, Illustrator & Art Director | 09/2020 - Current
Specializing in creating sell-out apparel collections and unique illustrations, I lead projects from concept to completion, defining the creative vision and managing the entire process. From initial sketches to final deliverables, I ensure designs align with brand aesthetics and deliver high-quality results on time. Collaboration, client satisfaction, and creative excellence are at the core of my work.
Clients include Netflix, Timberland, Miami Dolphins, The Inertia, Creative Artists Agency, Brandon Ingram, Tyreek Hill, and Penguin Random House.
Top Drawer Merch (Creative Agency)
Senior Apparel Graphic Designer & Art Director | 03/2019 - 05/2023
Collaborated with a team of Graphic Designers to shape the creative direction for apparel, merchandise, and branding projects across the music, streetwear, fashion, and Web3 industries. Worked closely with high-profile clients, ensuring the vision aligned with their brand identity and industry trends.
Clients included Budweiser, Coachella Music Festival, DC Comics, deadmau5, Electric Daisy Carnival, Iann Dior, Iggy Azalea, Kaskade, Live Nation, OWSLA, and Splash House.
Electric Family (Streetwear)
Senior Graphic Designer & Illustrator | 02/2017 - 03/2019
Worked alongside the Creative Director to identify market and seasonal trends, steering the creative direction and release calendar for screen-printed and cut-and-sew apparel collections. Played a key role in brand growth by delivering innovative design solutions and strategic visual communication, ensuring consistency and high quality across all marketing channels.