Things I do when I'm not working
Painting
Playing guitar & bass
Scare acting
Hiking
Pumping iron
Cooking
Other fun facts
Riley Schmitz
A forward thinker, with a knack for bringing dreams to life.
There's something magical about having the ability to bring people's creative visions to life, and help them understand how to use their voice to their advantage in this digital media driven age. As an all around creative, I bring a keen eye for all things design to the table. Driven by my stark passion for my work and the results I know it can bring- I am committed to giving 110% to every project.
My approach is highly collaborative—after all, my work is all about you! Building a genuine connection is the foundation of my process, allowing me to understand the unique voice and values behind your brand. This understanding guides me to create designs that truly represent who you are. Whether it's developing a distinctive brand identity, crafting an intuitive website, or designing engaging instructional materials, I combine creative expertise with clear communication to deliver solutions that resonate.
As someone who values mentorship and knowledge-sharing, I'm here to make sure you not only receive beautiful designs, but also feel empowered to confidently use and evolve them for your continued success. Throughout our partnership, you can count on thoughtful guidance and design excellence delivered with a smile.
my creative frontier
How can I
Help You?
Brand strategist
Master of visual storytelling
The moment I started learning about design and visual storytelling, I knew it was about to become my greatest passion. I've been helping people and brands with their visual storytelling for a couple of years now, and there is still nothing I love more than seeing people's faces light up when my work not only captures their vision, but gets them the results they were looking for too.
Podcast host
Creator of
digital dopamine
Digital Dopamine is a podcast about creatives, for creatives! I sit down with fellow designers and talk about their inspirations, their opinions, and their stories about how they got to where they are. This is an endless source of inspiration for myself, and I can only hope that it inspires my listeners as well!
Global innovator
european innovation academy graduate
I've had the honour of attending the European Innovation Academy in Porto, Portugal, where I worked with my multicultural team to go from problem to MVP on a startup in only 15 days! Not only did this unlock my love of travelling, it also opened my eyes to they ways stories and designs are perceived across the world.
teacher & mentor
YOUTH PERSONAL BRANDING
& MEDIA INSTRUCTOR
In my spare time, I teach a incredible group of middle schoolers about personal branding and podcasting! I developed a curriculum and learning materials with the goal of helping them understand how powerful their voices are, and how to use them wisely. My Thursday mornings with them are the highlight of my week.
A VOICE USED WISELY
YOUTUBER &
CONTENT CREATOR
Aside from the podcast, I create more personal content on Instagram and Youtube as well! As much as I love utilizing my creativity to help others- being creative for myself is how I make sure that I can help you best!