Eric Vermilyea is a creative working in Minneapolis.
I thrive on being curious. Finding that little thing in everything we do, to make it special. I have been fortunate to work in very small agencies that require me to do everything end to end, as well as large colorations with many specialized skill sets and a a variety of outside vendors. I love working with teams that can bring their experiences to life in the work we make together.
Services: Design, Art Direction, Illustration
Clients: Adidas, Puma, Reebok, Google, Mayo Clinic, Marriott, Optum, Sam’s Club, Wallmart, Target, United Health Group
Recommendations
Jessica Barrera Sorley
Director, Mrand Strategy and Marketing
Eric is wildly talented. His vision knows no boundaries and yet he is so intentional and precise in his work. I hired Eric to develop my professional brand redesign. He listened to me and understood the story I was looking to share. He was collaborative, timely and spot on in developing something so uniquely me. Eric is truly a great person who does great work and I highly recommend him for any design-related project.
Charley Little
Creative Director
Eric has been a fantastic partner to my teams and me on a variety of different projects and brands. From theme ideation, concepting and design for large-scale events, to new and innovative packaging ideas. Eric can flex to deliver within existing brand standards, or dream-up innovative ideas when projects call for newness and creativity. Grateful to have Eric in my Rolodex and look forward to working with him again.
Aaron Melander
Creative Director at Target
I highly recommend Eric! I had the pleasure of collaborating with him at Target on several amazing campaigns. His unique ability to combine innovative ideas with strategic thinking always leads to exceptional results. Eric is a fantastic collaborator who truly inspires the team to bring their best. One of the highlights of our time together was working on the Back to College campaign, where he championed a fresh approach that made it feel authentically student-created. This involved bringing in new partners to help build that vision, but Eric’s leadership resulted in a stunning campaign. His love for all things design translates into beautifully crafted work. Finally, Eric is just an all-around great person to be in the creative trenches with. He makes work fun and helps the team feel like a family. Five stars!
Anna Stassen
Group Creative Director of Mayo Clinic
Eric is one of the most talented designers I have ever worked with. I’ve enlisted his help as a freelancer many times, and I keep going back because the work is so good. He is thoughtful, strategic, meticulous, and his work is absolutely gorgeous. Always a smooth process, always a great result.