Overview
Kiser B. serves as Chief Creative Officer and Partner at Red Antler[1], a position held since April 2024[3]. Barnes is recognized as a creative leader and AI design expert[2], and holds membership on the Board of Directors for AIGA New York as of July 2025[4]. Prior to joining Red Antler, Barnes worked at Digitas North America in progressively senior design roles, including Executive Vice President, Head of Design[5]. Earlier experience includes founding membership and Global Design Director position at ERA-co from October 2019 to January 2022[8], and Design Director work on the Seaport District in New York City at The Howard Hughes Corporation[9]. Barnes holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design from Rochester Institute of Technology[11].
Profile introduction
Kiser Barnes is a creative leader, Cannes Lions Jury member, and AI design expert shaping the future of brand experience. As Chief Creative Officer and Partner at Red Antler, he works at the intersection of design, culture, and innovation, creating FutureMagic for brands defining what comes next. From startups to Fortune 100 companies, Kiser has helped build category-shaping brands across industries, blending design, storytelling, and emerging technology into transformative experiences. His work spans brand design, advertising, AI platforms, apps, retail, gaming, experiential activations, and…
Career history
- Chief Creative Officer and PartnerApr 2024 to presentRed Antler
- Member Board of DirectorsJul 2025 to presentAIGA New York
- Executive Vice President, Head of DesignApr 2023 to Apr 2024Digitas North America
- Head of DesignDec 2022 to Apr 2023Digitas North America
- Senior Vice President Director, Experience DesignJan 2022 to Dec 2022Digitas North America
- Founding Member. Global Design DirectorOct 2019 to Jan 2022ERA-co
- Design Director. Seaport District NYC.Jun 2015 to Oct 2019The Howard Hughes Corporation
- Creative DirectorOct 2014 to Apr 2015Studio Kiser
- Founding Member. Global Design DirectorEra
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Graphic DesignRochester Institute of Technology
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