Ruud De Bruin

Ruud De Bruin is a strategic creative professional with a historic sensibility and an innovative mindset, adept at blending contradicting elements into compelling commercial narratives that authentically represent brand messages.

With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Ruud has had the privilege of working with forward-thinking companies that embrace the future while drawing inspiration from the past.

During his tenure at G-Star, Ruud served as the head of design for Men's, Women's, Footwear, and Accessories collections, overseeing various collaborations with renowned creatives like Pharrell Williams, Marc Newson, and Jaden Smith.

His time at Nike was instrumental in honing his skills in Branding and Graphics, where he collaborated closely with suppliers, marketing teams, and sales departments to deliver strategic and creative solutions aligned with business objectives.

Ruud De Bruin's specialties include Brand Direction, Design Direction, Brand Identity, Graphic Design, Print Design, Public Presentations, and Problem Solving.

He pursued his education in Photography and Typography at Cibap vakschool voor verbeelding.

Ruud has held key roles in reputable organizations such as Creative Director at Ace & Tate, Creative Consultant at form follows, and various positions at G-Star RAW including Design Director, Design Manager, and Graphic Design Manager. He also contributed his expertise as a Graphic Designer at Nike EMEA.