Top Talent like Kellen are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Kellen Cosgrave

Creative & Brand Strategist
New York, NY, US
Creative Direction
Graphic Design
Marketing
Copywriting
Adobe Creative Suite
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Creative Direction & Design | NYC
I’m a NYC-based creative director and designer working at the intersection of fashion, music, and culture. My background spans brand identity, editorial systems, campaign direction, and creative production—from concept and story to shoots, layouts, and delivery. As Editor-in-Chief of ZIPPED Magazine, I led a 70+ staff and produced two award-winning 70-page issues, directing shoots, designing layouts, and expanding the brand into events, social campaigns, and merch. I’m comfortable on set and in design tools, and I thrive in small, high-taste teams where ideas move quickly and execution is disciplined. I’ve also built and run creative projects and businesses—from Nine Jungles (experimental studio merging underground music, fashion, and visual culture) to Asteroid Graphics (print-on-demand brand with six-figure revenue) and freelance direction for artists and emerging labels (branding, merch, UX/UI, social, copy, and campaign creative). What I bring: creative direction, art direction, editorial design, brand systems, campaign treatments, moodboarding/storyboarding, set direction, photo/video collaboration, and culture-first strategy. Tools: Adobe CC (Ps, Ai, Id, Pr, Ae), Figma, Blender, Higgsfield. Portfolio → kellencosgrave.xyz | IG → @kellencosgrave

Projects

Website Landing Page

My personal website that I coded from scratch and designed independently – used to house all of my work!

Work History

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Editor in Chief & Creative Director - ZIPPED Magazine

Zipped MagazineMay 2024 - Jun 2025 • 1 yr 2 mosDirected all creative and editorial content for Syracuse’s premier fashion and culture publication. Managed a 80-member staff and 12-person executive board across design, editorial, photography, styling, PR, fiscal, and social media. Conceptualized and produced multi-page print issues, brand collaborations, shoots, and promotional campaigns. Forged partnerships with advertising and contributors to grow readership and events.
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Design & Strategy Intern

Lehigh Mining & NavigationMay 2024 - Aug 2024 • 4 mosSupported brand strategy and design at a multidisciplinary agency specializing in branding, advertising, and media.
Z

Web Art Director

Zipped MagazineAug 2023 - May 2024 • 10 mosDirected web design and editorial visuals for online platform; led layout systems, responsive design, and interactive features; collaborated with photographers and developers to ensure cohesive brand identity across digital properties.
Z

Graphic Designer

Zipped MagazineJan 2023 - Aug 2023 • 8 mosCreated editorial layouts, promos, and marketing assets; supported fashion and culture features with design direction and production coordination.
A

Founder & Creative Director

Asteroid GraphicsFeb 2020 - Mar 2025 • 5 yrs 2 mosFounded and operate an independent creative brand producing print-on-demand posters, apparel, and lifestyle goods inspired by music and culture. Design and fulfill products globally, generating six-figure revenue since 2020. Oversaw all aspects of brand identity, creative direction, and production — from concept development and visual design to marketing, packaging, and customer relations.
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Design & Strategy Intern

Lehigh Mining & NavigationMay 2024 - Aug 2024 • 4 mosSupported brand strategy and design at a multidisciplinary agency specializing in branding, advertising, and media.
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Undergraduate Teaching Assistant – Quality Assurance Director

Syracuse University - Maxwell SchoolAug 2023 - Jan 2024 • 6 mosSelected as Quality Assurance Director for the TA cohort; coordinated operations and standards across 18 TAs for a 100+ student Policy Studies course. Led weekly TA meetings; delivered feedback on instruction, grading consistency, and process improvements to faculty.
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Graphic Designer

Tender MagazineAug 2023 - Nov 2023 • 4 mosWorked as a graphic designer for Tender Magazine, a fashion and society publication at Syracuse University. Responsible for working within a team of other designers to design spreads, edit photos, and arrange articles.

Education

S

Syracuse University - Maxwell School

B.A, Public Policy Analysis2023 - 2025
N

Northampton Community College

A.A, Marketing2021 - 2022
B

Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School

T.C, Commercial and Advertising Art2019 - 2021
S

Saucon Valley Senior High School

High School Diploma2017 - 2021

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Creative Direction & Design | NYC
I’m a NYC-based creative director and designer working at the intersection of fashion, music, and culture. My background spans brand identity, editorial systems, campaign direction, and creative production—from concept and story to shoots, layouts, and delivery. As Editor-in-Chief of ZIPPED Magazine, I led a 70+ staff and produced two award-winning 70-page issues, directing shoots, designing layouts, and expanding the brand into events, social campaigns, and merch. I’m comfortable on set and in design tools, and I thrive in small, high-taste teams where ideas move quickly and execution is disciplined. I’ve also built and run creative projects and businesses—from Nine Jungles (experimental studio merging underground music, fashion, and visual culture) to Asteroid Graphics (print-on-demand brand with six-figure revenue) and freelance direction for artists and emerging labels (branding, merch, UX/UI, social, copy, and campaign creative). What I bring: creative direction, art direction, editorial design, brand systems, campaign treatments, moodboarding/storyboarding, set direction, photo/video collaboration, and culture-first strategy. Tools: Adobe CC (Ps, Ai, Id, Pr, Ae), Figma, Blender, Higgsfield. Portfolio → kellencosgrave.xyz | IG → @kellencosgrave

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Kellen are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Kellen Cosgrave

Creative & Brand Strategist
New York, NY, US
Creative Direction
Graphic Design
Marketing
Copywriting
Adobe Creative Suite
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Website Landing Page

My personal website that I coded from scratch and designed independently – used to house all of my work!

Work History

Z

Editor in Chief & Creative Director - ZIPPED Magazine

Zipped MagazineMay 2024 - Jun 2025 • 1 yr 2 mosDirected all creative and editorial content for Syracuse’s premier fashion and culture publication. Managed a 80-member staff and 12-person executive board across design, editorial, photography, styling, PR, fiscal, and social media. Conceptualized and produced multi-page print issues, brand collaborations, shoots, and promotional campaigns. Forged partnerships with advertising and contributors to grow readership and events.
L

Design & Strategy Intern

Lehigh Mining & NavigationMay 2024 - Aug 2024 • 4 mosSupported brand strategy and design at a multidisciplinary agency specializing in branding, advertising, and media.
Z

Web Art Director

Zipped MagazineAug 2023 - May 2024 • 10 mosDirected web design and editorial visuals for online platform; led layout systems, responsive design, and interactive features; collaborated with photographers and developers to ensure cohesive brand identity across digital properties.
Z

Graphic Designer

Zipped MagazineJan 2023 - Aug 2023 • 8 mosCreated editorial layouts, promos, and marketing assets; supported fashion and culture features with design direction and production coordination.
A

Founder & Creative Director

Asteroid GraphicsFeb 2020 - Mar 2025 • 5 yrs 2 mosFounded and operate an independent creative brand producing print-on-demand posters, apparel, and lifestyle goods inspired by music and culture. Design and fulfill products globally, generating six-figure revenue since 2020. Oversaw all aspects of brand identity, creative direction, and production — from concept development and visual design to marketing, packaging, and customer relations.
L

Design & Strategy Intern

Lehigh Mining & NavigationMay 2024 - Aug 2024 • 4 mosSupported brand strategy and design at a multidisciplinary agency specializing in branding, advertising, and media.
S

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant – Quality Assurance Director

Syracuse University - Maxwell SchoolAug 2023 - Jan 2024 • 6 mosSelected as Quality Assurance Director for the TA cohort; coordinated operations and standards across 18 TAs for a 100+ student Policy Studies course. Led weekly TA meetings; delivered feedback on instruction, grading consistency, and process improvements to faculty.
T

Graphic Designer

Tender MagazineAug 2023 - Nov 2023 • 4 mosWorked as a graphic designer for Tender Magazine, a fashion and society publication at Syracuse University. Responsible for working within a team of other designers to design spreads, edit photos, and arrange articles.

Education

S

Syracuse University - Maxwell School

B.A, Public Policy Analysis2023 - 2025
N

Northampton Community College

A.A, Marketing2021 - 2022
B

Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School

T.C, Commercial and Advertising Art2019 - 2021
S

Saucon Valley Senior High School

High School Diploma2017 - 2021

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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