I am a designer driven by the intersection of performance, craft, and commercial impact. With over two decades of experience, I build visual systems that drive market obsession and eight-figure revenue cycles, bridging the gap between high-level brand storytelling and technical execution. I am also an artist driven by meaning, value, and a passion for self-expression. 

  • 15+ Years Design Leadership: Global footwear, apparel, and accessories (Nike, Jordan, Adidas, Curry Brand).

  • End-to-End Product Creation: Expertise in footwear/garment construction, graphics, color, and technical manufacturing schematics.

  • Strategic Storytelling: Translating athlete insights into authentic narratives for senior leadership and external partners.

  • Creative Agility: Expert in Adobe CC and emerging AI spaces; navigating ambiguity to deliver high-performance results.

  • Core Disciplines: Advanced sketching, typography, print & pattern, brand identity, and color theory.

  • Education & Pedigree: B.A. in Graphic Design; Pensole Footwear Design Alum.

RICK MADERIS

Burnside Knives and IIVNI Eyewear were born from a drive to master the full product lifecycle—balancing conceptual beauty with rigorous utility. As a cross-disciplinary artist and writer, building these brands from the ground up allowed me to develop a unique 'founder’s lens.' I’ve learned to bridge the gap between expressive creative execution and measurable commercial success, and I’m looking to bring that same entrepreneurial rigor and market-tested design fluencies to a dedicated internal team.

IIVNI VISION
BURNSIDE KNIVES
LITERARY WORKS
BURNSIDE KNIVES

BURNSIDE KNIVES
PRODUCT GFX & COLOR

PRODUCT GFX & COLOR
PRINTS

PRINTS
JORDAN X VOGUE

JORDAN X VOGUE
DOERNBECHER

DOERNBECHER
LOGOS

LOGOS
NIKE AF1 SOHO

NIKE AF1 SOHO
CURRY BRAND

CURRY BRAND
ADIDAS x PORTLAND TIMBERS

ADIDAS x PORTLAND TIMBERS

  • I had the opportunity to work with Rick at Under Armour. Rick is a triple threat. He’s a talented color designer, a thoughtful concept designer, and a skilled storyteller. Rick’s commitment to enhancing the consumer experience through those three areas prove that he’s an asset to any team that is willing and open to trying something new. He’s passionate about bringing creativity and efficiency to his role, team, and product. He’s great at managing-up. He’s cross-functionally collaborative and inclusive. Rick has my recommendation based on the above attributes. Please feel free to contact me for a reference or further details.

    —Ben Chmura

  • Rick is an amazing talent. He’s always eager to take on a project, no matter the complexity or challenge. His versatility as a graphic designer spans in a vast amount of directions and he always has the consumer in the forefront. He’s been a joy to work with in the Jordan Kids Footwear Business and his attention to detail, and involvement in his craft is unmatched. Always asking the right questions to hit the brief, and deliverers industry crushing work with precision and passion.

    —Adam Chang

  • Rick is a passionate and creative individual that fully immerses himself in his work. His work consistently hits the brief, he is receptive to feedback and quick with revisions if needed. Rick’s industry experience is evident in his work process, he anticipates complications that may arise and proactively problem solves against them.

    —Tucker Shea

  • I was able to work closely with Rick on several different footwear projects within Jordan Brand. Rick is enthusiastic, has excellent communication skills, and a really strong design skill set. He is always ready to lend a helping hand to his teammates and has been a joy to work with.m

    —Quan Le

  • Rick is a go-getter in every sense of the word. He has the discipline, skill and organization to get any project off the ground and ready for public consumption. He is supportive to his colleagues/teammates and even spends time mentoring folks outside of those walls. He is and will always be the go-to asset on any team he’s apart of.

    —Adarius Bell

  • I've had the privilege of knowing Rick Maderis since he was a student of mine, and it's been nothing short of inspiring to witness his evolution into one of the top creative voices in the field of Color Design & Graphics. Though we've never had a formal reporting relationship, our paths have crossed meaningfully across brands like Adidas and Under Armour, where I've watched him consistently push boundaries and elevate the work around him. Rick is a storyteller in the truest sense—curious, thoughtful, and always listening. He has a rare ability to translate an athlete's personal journey into a compelling visual and emotional narrative, often through the subtle but powerful lens of color. His work with the Steph Curry team on basketball products is a standout example of this craft in action—biographical, deeply intentional, and incredibly resonant with both athlete and consumer. What sets Rick apart is not just his storytelling, but the sensitivity and precision of his design eye. His color sensibility is among the sharpest I’ve encountered, and his graphic taste is equally refined. He doesn’t just create—he channels something intuitive and electric, curating with a kind of fluency that feels like it’s operating on another frequency entirely. Rick is tireless, sincere, and endlessly inventive. He's one of the most creative individuals I've had the pleasure to know and collaborate with. If you're looking for someone who can make a brand more meaningful, more human, and more visually magnetic—Rick's your person.

    —John Acevedo

  • Rick has been a key player in the Jordan Brand in regards to tackling big design initiatives and has offered many smart solutions not only from a graphics standpoint, but also from a footwear design perspective, and is always willing to jump on a project big or small. His creativity is endless.

    —Tate Kuerbis

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