Complex ideas.
Clearly imagined.
Design systems, cinematic storytelling, and digital experiences that make technology more human—and brands more memorable.
Explore selected workTwo decades creating brand, motion, interactive, and experiential work for technology companies, agencies, and global audiences. Strategic thinking. Hands-on execution. Built to work across every screen and surface.
Ideas made tangible.
From enterprise technology to live events and interactive environments: design that connects a complex message with the people it needs to reach.
Marketo
Marketing Nation
Immersive keynote content and coordinated motion graphics across a 90-foot main screen and supporting displays at a major technology conference in San Francisco. A complex, high-stakes environment where every frame needed to perform at scale.
Explore the case study ↗Oracle
OpenWorld
On-location video storytelling and vlogging for Oracle OpenWorld, capturing the people, energy, and experiences behind a major enterprise technology event.
Explore the case study ↗Signature PC
Selected technology-focused creative work from the SINTR portfolio, demonstrating visual storytelling and design craft for a computer-related project.
View project ↗Space Needle
Art direction and motion for interactive web and on-site experiences, creating a visual language inspired by the landmark's World's Fair-era architecture. ADDY Award-winning work.
View project ↗Microsoft Global Exchange
SMS+P Keynote 2014. Enterprise technology event creative for a major Microsoft audience, highlighting experience with high-visibility presentation and live-event production.
View project ↗Microsoft CES Finale
Creative work for a Microsoft CES finale, demonstrating cinematic storytelling and motion production for a prominent technology event.
View project ↗ZONES Amplify Keynote Graphics
Keynote graphics for ZONES Amplify, showcasing motion design and visual storytelling developed for a large-scale technology event.
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Dota 2 — Scenic UV
Custom vector illustrations and digitally painted UV-light concepts for scenic wall and floor elements at Dota 2's 2019 International opening ceremony in Shanghai. Designed to guide overseas production and on-site scenic artists.
View project ↗Built for complexity.
Designed for clarity.
Brand & Creative Systems
Identity, design languages, campaign toolkits, typography, visual standards, and scalable brand assets that teams can use consistently.
Motion & Cinematic Storytelling
Motion graphics, explainers, product storytelling, animation, editing, and brand films—from concept through final delivery.
Experiential & Digital
Live-event graphics, immersive screen environments, digital campaigns, interactive concepts, and cross-channel art direction.
Strategy meets the craft of making.
I'm Bryan Schaeffer, a Creative Director, Art Director, Designer, and Filmmaker based in Bozeman, Montana, with deep roots in Seattle's creative and technology industries.
I've worked across enterprise technology, agencies, live events, and in-house brand teams—turning complex ideas into compelling brand stories. I create integrated experiences that meet audiences where they are, connect across social, print, digital, film, and live events, and invite them to discover more at every touchpoint.
Senior Art Director / Director of Motion Graphics, Radarworks · Founder, SINTR® Studio · Brand & Creative Manager, Home Science Tools · BFA Graphic Design, Pacific Lutheran University
See the full portfolio ↗“The best creative systems make complex ideas feel intuitive—and give the next designer everything they need to make the work better.”
Experienced collaborating with internal stakeholders, writers, strategists, producers, developers, designers, and external agency partners. Comfortable setting creative direction or rolling up my sleeves to execute.
Microsoft · Oracle · Marketo · Space Needle · Signature PC · Oracle OpenWorld
Trusted creative partnerships.
Lasting impact.
“I’ve worked with Bryan for about twenty years and can confidently say that he is one of the best, if not just The Best, period.”
“Over the last 15 years, Bryan has been my go-to person for creative direction and execution on projects of all sizes. Bryan is exceptionally skilled in listening to clients’ marketing needs and responding with impressive creative content and design.”
“I’ve relied on Bryan and his team at SINTR whenever I’m in need of a truly novel execution of motion work. Plenty of people can deliver cookie-cutter creative. Bryan and his team will invent not just re-invent solutions. Highly recommend.”
Technology is complex.
Human connection shouldn't be.
I create human-centered media experiences for high-tech brands—bringing together strategy, design, original artwork, and cinematic storytelling to make complex ideas meaningful, memorable, and accessible.
Let’s collaborate on brand experiences, motion, films, and campaigns that connect technology with the people it serves.
Get in touch ↗More creative work ↗