18 Years of
Experience

About Me
My name is a Phillip Nievera Retuta, a digital designer, creative technologist, writer, and art director based in Brooklyn, New York. From non-profits to higher education, animal conservation to fashion, I’ve been designing and creating since 2007. To learn more about me, visit my homepage or download my resume.
Creative Mission
Forms of expression — whether it be art, design, apps, music, or the written word — should be accessible to and for all: creativity needs to be communicated easily and its aesthetic potential fully explored. My mission is to create a certain language — visual design and/or copy — for clients and the public that is cohesive, recognizable, and still enjoyable. I design and write things that simultaneously promote a given brand, informs through interaction, brings entertainment, and evokes emotion.
Lastly, I’m a life-long student seeking to expand my skillset and knowledge. Not only do I have a passion for making stuff, I always want to learn new trends, new skills, new techniques, and new news.

Branding & Identity

Social Media & Marketing

Web, Mobile, UX, & UI

Video & Motion Design

Photography

Traditional Media
Employers & Clients
A brief list of some of the employers, clients, & freelance opportunities over the years.
Strategies & Key Performance Indicators
A good strategy's success is measurable by reaching milestones and diligently collecting data... and with my experience as a marketer and a manager, I have indeed elevated brands.
Selected Awards & Services
2024 NYC Board of Elections
Authorized poll worker for the 2024 Election
2024 Walt L. Shamel
Volunteer at community garden
2024 ArtShack Ceramics Studio
Student and Student Worker
2023 Fort Greene Pups
Volunteer and Photographer, 3rd Place Winner
2021 Instagram
14K Unique Followers @DustyDoggerton
2019 Korean K9 Rescue
Volunteer and Foster Parent
2017 Davey Award
Gold Award for NYIT.edu
2017 W3 Award
Silver Award for NYIT.edu
2017 SIAA Award
For NYIT.edu
2017 Education Digital Marketing
Bronze for The Box, NYIT.edu/box
2013 Hermes Creative Awards
Gold Winner for The Quincy Jones Foundation
2013 Art Directors Club
Young Professional Member
2011 Parsons Animation Film Festival
Finalist for “Big Love”
2011 Parsons Kellen Gallery
Installation Exhibition for Thesis, CharnelHouse
2011 Parsons Thesis Symposium
Panel Speaker on Social Media
2009 LVMH: Made in New York
Team Leader & Semi-Finalist
2008 Tumblr
28K Unique Followers @IndieRawkJeffro
2005 Exhibition at Wings Gallery
Solo exhibition in Glen Ellyn