Danny Ray Design

06/05/2026

My Facebook feed is 99% ads or not things I follow. Time to make the move to Bluesky.

03/13/2024

After some careful thought about my portfolio website, I realized that I was not happy with it and that I probably wouldn't hire myself based on how it is designed and presented. So, I scrapped it and put together what I believe is a very clean, minimalist portfolio that allows my work to speak for itself. I still have several pages to add (more Gap, Banana Republic, Walmart, Zadig & Voltaire, etc). However, it's in a great place. Please check it out:

My Work. I’m not your typical design executive. I’m more like a humble design enthusiast with a passion for bringing ideas to life. Picture me as the behind-the-scenes magician, weaving my magic to turn concepts into tangible design marvels. Whether I’m nurturing design teams or leading projec...

12/04/2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of the job market, many of us find ourselves facing unique challenges. Whether you're a recent graduate eager to embark on a new career path or a seasoned professional seeking new opportunities, the journey can be both exhilarating and, at times, daunting. However, in these moments of uncertainty, the strength of our connections can be a beacon of light guiding us forward....

Together in this tough job market, we can turn this period of uncertainty into a transformative journey, where every step forward is a testament to the power of connection and collaboration.

11/10/2023

Updated my website to reflect my leadership focus vs. my hands-on design skills—although I still love 'doing' but my strengths have pivoted over the last 5-10 years toward leadership.

Feel free to share your thoughts.

http://www.dannyraydesign.com

04/13/2020

Provided digital marketing creative for the beta launch of Rakuten Takeout. We had 2.5 days from kickoff to launch while working with 2 separate teams at Rakuten–Rakuten Rewards and Rakuten Ready. Getting approvals, alignment on styles, etc. was the most challenging, but ultimately we did it!

03/24/2020

Social media advertising. Video for Jenni Kayne promoting their Cheetah Pony Hair Mule.

12/05/2019

Updated website. Check it out.

Design strategy and direction, responsive design, front-end development, digital campaigns, custom websites, landing pages, app pages, micro-sites, WordPress and Shopify.

11/23/2017

5 holidays leading the site design and experience for biggest retail brand, walmart.com

03/05/2013

Yeah, my new design for Walmart Beauty is live. It's called Beauty Scoop and was created through collaboration with Condé Nast (publishers of Vogue, Allure, Details, etc.), Kay Streit and Frank Lambetecchio. It's a content (article) based way to shop and learn about Beauty products.
http://wm7.walmart.com/beautyscoop/

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11/02/2012

For the last 3-4 months I've been art directing at Walmart.com. My first major campaign hit today: Holiday 2012—the biggest online Christmas campaign in the world! It's HUGE for my resume and portfolio.
The core of our site drives to this page of top deals throughout the season: http://www.walmart.com/cp/1099265
Check it out. Pull the tab and watch the page reshuffle. Check back often for amazing online specials.

Shop Low Prices on Holiday Savings