Brandon Pfunder

Brandon Pfunder has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Brandon started their career at FASTSIGNS as Lead Design/Manager, where they managed and designed for a turn-key storefront. Brandon improved store profitability through the implementation of procedures.

Following that, Brandon worked as the Creative Director at Rumbi Island Grill, where they created branding elements company-wide, including digital and environmental design. Brandon also developed systems for store design and oversaw brand evolution and marketing strategies.

Brandon then joined Cricut as Senior Illustration/Art Direction, where they served as an illustrator and graphic designer for marketing, trade shows, and product development. Brandon managed design projects from conception to completion and pioneered 3-D paper crafting techniques.

After that, they established their own design firm called Brandon Pfunder Design, where they volunteered their design and brand creation services for schools, sports teams, and charitable organizations. One of their notable projects was brand creation for Roxberry Juice Co.

In 2013, Brandon joined Cafe Zupas as a Senior Designer, creating designs for print, UX, marketing, and operations collateral. Brandon also contributed to store layout and design support, providing creative direction and collaboration with various departments and vendors. Later, they took on the role of Design Director at Cafe Zupas, leading design and design direction for all real estate, including exterior, interior, and civil design. Brandon also created 3-D and VR layouts, prototype design, packaging, and menu design. Brandon served as the art director for various projects such as UX, marketing, FFE, and operations.

Most recently, Brandon has taken on the role of Art Director at Mosi Oa Tunya Literary Review, a volunteer position. Brandon works as a designer and illustrator for this groundbreaking pan-African online literary magazine that aims to promote and publish writing in Zimbabwe's official languages.

Brandon Pfunder has a background in Fine Art/Illustration. Brandon attended Washington University in St. Louis but the start and end years are unknown. Additionally, they pursued a field of study in Illustration at the University of Utah, but again, the specific dates are unknown.