Art Archives

Art direction isn’t just about visuals—it’s about vision. At RIOT, we create to showcase the power of combining creative ideas with strategic execution. Our work is a testament to bold storytelling, refined aesthetics, and a relentless pursuit of originality. From branding to campaigns, every project in our portfolio tells a story. It’s not just about what looks good—it’s about what connects, inspires, and disrupts.

What is Art Direction?

Art direction is where creativity meets leadership. It’s the process of shaping ideas into visuals that resonate with an audience. Whether it’s crafting a brand identity, producing a high-concept photoshoot, or designing an immersive campaign, art direction is at the core of everything we do.

Our Art Direction Portfolio Features:

  • Brand Identities – Logos, color palettes, and typography that define your brand’s visual DNA.
  • Campaign Art Direction – Shaping the look, feel, and tone of multi-channel marketing campaigns.
  • Editorial Design – Art direction for magazines, books, and digital publications.
  • Fashion & Lifestyle Shoots – Creating concepts and managing visuals for stunning photography.
  • Creative Direction for Ads – From mood boards to execution, we craft ads that are visually unforgettable.

Why Choose RIOT for Art Direction?

We don’t believe in the ordinary. As one of NYC’s boldest creative agencies, our art direction portfolio showcases work that pushes boundaries and redefines expectations. At RIOT, we don’t just create projects—we create movements.

What Sets Us Apart:

  • Visionary Leadership: We see the bigger picture and make it a reality.
  • Collaborative Spirit: We work with brands to create visuals that feel authentic and aligned.
  • Attention to Detail: Every element, down to the smallest design choice, is intentional.

Explore Our Art Direction 

Whether you’re looking for inspiration, considering collaboration, or just curious about how far creativity can go, our portfolio is a masterclass in art direction. Each project is a reflection of bold ideas brought to life with precision and artistry.

Ready to Make a Statement?

Let RIOT bring your vision to life with art direction that’s as daring as it is effective. Dive into our art direction portfolio, and contact us to craft visuals that captivate and inspire.
LA Galaxy: Galaxy Rise
March 15, 2023 by Jack in 0 Comments

Continuing our partnership with LA Galaxy, we were excited to develop the premiere episode of their monthly Apple TV series, “Galaxy Rise.”  This series focuses on enriching the local LA community, promoting inclusivity in sports, and fostering open dialogues for everyone. For the Galaxy Rise project the idea was for us to create the first episode and set the standard of the show in terms of look, feel and vibe and then hand off all created assets to the LA Galaxy internal video team to create the remainder of the episodes for the season.   RIOT’s creative team utilized a rich array of clips, featuring influential speakers and community interviews, to craft an episode that resonates with all viewers, particularly the younger, more impressionable audience who can be the real change-makers. Maintaining the visual style from our other LA Galaxy collaboration “The Future is Now” and the opening trailers, we incorporated our distinctive full-screen text animations and dynamic motion graphics. This approach not only ensured stylistic consistency but also heightened the narrative’s energy and impact. Experience the entire episode in the player above and browse through some of the exceptional graphics in the gallery below. Close

Read More
Washington Commanders: Scary Season
October 30, 2022 by Jack in 0 Comments

A spooky Halloween clip for the Washington Commanders social media channels to build up hype for their game against the Indianapolis Colts.

Read More
Coach: (Re)Loved – Remade Rexy Puzzle
October 29, 2022 by Jack in 0 Comments

We created a stop-motion animation film and used intricate ASMR sound design to bring Coach's (Re)Loved – Remade Rexy Puzzle to life.

Read More
Coach: (Re)Loved – Remade Bear
October 26, 2022 by Jack in 0 Comments

A cozy, warm, and fuzzy film that is full of magic and offers an authentic look at the Coach (Re)Loved Remade Bear, made from repurposed products.

Read More
Coachtopia: A Beta Community
July 6, 2022 by Jack in 0 Comments

Our very first work for Coachtopia was early in 2022 when we were asked to come in to Coach HQ to shoot Q&A sessions with some Gen Z consumers. At that time I don’t think the full idea of Coachtopia had been formed but the importance of these sessions helped to shape the very early moments of the Coachtopia brand. Fast forward to the summer of 2022 and we were asked to create a sizzle reel that would serve as an introduction to Coachtopia to help welcome and teach potential new community members about the brand and and this new circular approach to fashion. Our sizzle reel introduction to Coachtopia was exciting to be a part of and hyped us up for the months of continued collaboration that would happen in the background. Utilizing a mixture of hand-drawn animations and user generated content we crafted a sizzle reel that Coachtopia used to help recruit Gen Z designers, activists and influencers to join the Beta Community and help shape the direction of Coachtopia as a brand. Our sizzle explains the basics of Coachtopia and how creating a circular fashion brand is essential to save our planet by providing a positive impact […]

Read More
Coach: SMC 2022 Sizzle
June 14, 2022 by Jack in 0 Comments

At this point, we’ve created hundreds of different sizzle reels for brands and artists to help share their creative outputs with high-paced, fun edits, and this SMC 2022 Sizzle I sour latest piece of work for our good friends over at Coach. Our Coach: SMC 2022 Sizzle Reel was created so that store managers could see the progress of the brand and what they’ve achieved in 2022 and was used as the opening film for the store manager’s conference. Edited together with quick cuts and motion graphics we created a unique, fast-paced sizzle reel. Featuring superstars like Jennifer Lopez, Megan Thee Stallion and Kate Moss alongside product close-ups and runway visuals, we showcased all the best that Coach had to offer. We had a lot of creative freedom to push the boundaries with this sizzle reel in terms of color, vibe, filters and effects and were even able to have fun with the Coach logo by coloring and melting it! We're excited for our next creative agency collaboration with Coach and to see how much further we can stretch our creativity. Close

Read More
Clinique: Innovation Sizzle Reel
June 2, 2022 by Jack in 0 Comments

We were approached by Clinique’s creative team to create a sizzle reel highlighting their latest rebrand work and product innovations. Showcasing a combination of provided footage, original compositions, motion graphics, and unique textures, we transformed a short brief into a visually rich and engaging sizzle reel to excite Clinique employees and customers. Real people were featured as much as possible to help emphasize customer loyalty and satisfaction and to show just how much Clinique’s customer base truly loves the brand. The result is a high-energy, motivational, and playful sizzle reel that will excite everyone for this next chapter in the legacy of Clinique and for future creations with RIOT creative agency. Close

Read More
Washington Commanders: Historical Journey
February 3, 2022 by Jack in 0 Comments

Delve into the historical journey of the Washington Commanders with RIOT's creative storytelling.

Read More
RIOT: Tabletop Reel
January 1, 2022 by riotwashere in 0 Comments

Step into the world of RIOT's Tabletop Reel, where products are not just photographed, they're brought to life through masterful staging and lighting.

Read More
RIOT: Creative Agency Reel
January 1, 2022 by riotwashere in 0 Comments

Art, Branding, Creative, Design, Directing, Editing, FX, Motion, OOH, Photography, Post, Color, Music Supervision

Read More
Back to Top