Sebastian Rut

Profile

I’m passionate about design in all its forms. To me, it’s not about categories — it’s about connecting ideas in ways that are visually engaging, logical, and useful. I love the early stages of creation — brainstorming, sketching, and exploring — just as much as refining details and bringing a project to life. Above all, I enjoy collaborating with people who share a curiosity for how design can make things work better and feel right.

Education

1997 - 2002

Columbia College
Interactive Media Design
Chicago, Illinois

1991 - 1996

State School of Fine Art
Degree in Photography and Graphic Design
Cracow, Poland

1987 - 1991

State School of Music
Graduated Class of Clarinet
Cracow, Poland

Experience

2017 - Present: FitzGerald: Graphic Design Director

  • Led all aspects of the firm’s visual communications, ensuring brand integrity and maintaining high design standards.

  • Engaged in design meetings and reviews, influencing project outcomes and promoting design excellence across the firm.

  • Designed and developed company branding — including logo, logomark, brand guidelines, and templates — elevating the firm’s recognition and strengthening its market presence.

  • Directed the redesign of the company website, creating a more streamlined user experience aligned with the new branding.

  • Designed environmental graphics in collaboration with architects, overseeing production and installation to ensure design intent and quality standards were met.

  • Collaborated on case study booklets and other collateral supporting the company’s marketing and business development efforts.

  • Created and oversaw production of 3D renderings, visualizations, and other architectural graphics.

  • Strategized, organized, and assembled RFP/RFQ proposals, supporting business development and client acquisition efforts.

  • Produced high-quality architectural photography that strengthened the firm’s portfolio and enhanced marketing initiatives.

2004 - 2017: Antunovich Associates: Senior Graphic Designer

  • Designed and implemented company branding and brand standards, unifying communications and elevating the firm’s market presence.

  • Oversaw and maintained company visual standards and ensuring all communications align with the company’s brand.

  • Lead website redesign to ensure company’s web presence.

  • Designed environmental graphics in partnership with architects and oversaw production and installation.

  • Produced 3D renderings, visualizations, marketing plans and other architectural graphics.

  • Photographed completed projects, creating high-quality imagery for marketing and promotional purposes.

  • Created collateral, presentations, and proposals for clients and municipal submissions.

2001 - Present: uglydog: Freelancer

  • Provide creative direction and design services for clients across industries.

  • Develop visual identities, branding, websites, and collateral.

  • Produce 3D visualizations and renderings for a wide range of clients.

  • Provide professional photography services and image editing.

Skills

  • Creative direction, concept development, and brand strategy.

  • Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).

  • Skilled in photography, image editing, and visual storytelling.

  • Experienced in AI-based image generation and 3D asset creation.

  • Proficient in SketchUp and Lumion; familiar with Revit, Twinmotion, and D5 Render.

  • Strong presentation, communication, and collaboration skills.

  • Passionate about innovation, emerging technologies, and pushing design boundaries.