Evan Russell is an accomplished Art Director and designer with more than a decade of experience working in sports media. He specializes in brand identities and user experiences, and has a keen eye for creating unique, engaging designs that resonate with audiences.

Evan serves as the Art Director at USA TODAY Sports Media Group, where he plays a pivotal role in overseeing all UI and product design for a vast network of publications, including ForTheWin, Golfweek, Hoopshype, and MMA Junkie. His expertise in brand identity and UX design is essential in maintaining a cohesive look and feel across a number of major sports media outlets, ensuring that each design element is consistent and reflective of the brand's values. His creativity and vision have been integral in shaping the design language of USA TODAY Sports Media Group's digital presence.

In addition to his position with USA TODAY Sports Media Group, Evan played a key role in the growth of BreakingT, the real-time sports apparel company, from his early days as a freelance designer. His unique designs and illustrations quickly gained popularity and helped establish BreakingT as a reputable brand in the sports apparel industry. As his role at BreakingT evolved, he was able to help shape the company's design style and illustrated many popular best-sellers that became 'movements' in the sports world. His creative vision helped guide the company's marketing and product development, including the creation of successful line plans for College Basketball, College Football, and the National Women's Soccer League.

Evan's work has been celebrated by athletes and fans, featured in retail stores and stadiums across the country, and has helped shape the visual language of some of the biggest names in sports media. He is always seeking new opportunities to learn and grow, and create innovative designs that can make a positive impact on people's lives.

Get in touch:
evan.russell@gmail.com // @evanarussell

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