Da Raun M. Crawford
About Da Raun M. Crawford
Da Raun M. Crawford is an experienced Art Director currently working at Medallia since 2022. With a diverse background in design across various industries, he has held significant roles at organizations such as the National Basketball Players Association and GLAAD.
Work at Medallia
Da Raun M. Crawford has been serving as an Art Director at Medallia since 2022. In this role, Crawford is responsible for leading visual design initiatives and contributing to the overall brand strategy. The position involves collaboration with various teams to ensure that the visual elements align with Medallia's mission and goals.
Previous Experience at National Basketball Players Association
Crawford worked at the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) in multiple roles. Initially, Crawford served as a Designer from 2019 to 2020 for seven months. Following this, Crawford was promoted to Art Director, a position held from 2021 to 2022 for seven months. Additionally, Crawford worked as a Lead Designer at NBPA from 2020 to 2021 for one year, contributing to various design projects within the organization.
Freelance Design Roles
Since 2017, Crawford has taken on several freelance roles, including Freelance Art Director at Elite Media and Freelance Lead Designer at GLAAD. Both positions are based in New York City and involve creating visual content that aligns with the respective organizations' branding and marketing strategies. Additionally, Crawford has been a Freelance Lead Designer at Praytell since 2017 and has worked with Interactive One as a Freelance Lead Designer since 2018.
Education and Expertise
Crawford studied Fine/Studio Arts and Marketing at Northern Kentucky University, where a Bachelor of Arts and Science was achieved from 2011 to 2016. Prior to this, Crawford completed a High School Diploma at Wayne High School from 2006 to 2010. With over a decade of experience, Crawford has developed expertise in leading visuals and multi-channel campaigns across various industries, including entertainment, music, sports, gaming, tech, and online media.
Background in Design
Crawford's design career includes various roles that have contributed to a strong background in visual communication. This includes working as a Gallery Assistant at Northern Kentucky University in 2013 and as a Freelance Designer at ILS Magazine from 2015 to 2016. Crawford has experience in collaborating with brand, marketing, partnerships, and social media teams, focusing on creating evergreen content and tentpole out-of-home branding.