Brian Kelley
PRODUCER, SENIOR DIRECTOR OF VIDEO & PHOTOGRAPHY
An innovative producer of award-winning still images and moving pictures, Brian is a leading force behind the in-house WORX production team. And, he’s one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet.
Comprehensive Leader
Brian is a unique talent who can lead large-scale productions and modest shoots for both Business-to-Business and Business-to-Consumer brands, from concept to completion.
Athlete Turned Mentor
A champion swimmer in his youth, Brian has gone on to coach over 120 swimmers and serve as a swim instructor for developmentally-disabled children.
Historic Heritage
Brian's descendants include Mayflower passenger Richard Warren, Ulysses S. Grant, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Ernest Hemingway and Orson Welles. Whoa!
Biography
- Brian has been a visionary in helping build the multi-person in-house video team at WORX which includes strategists, writers, directors, photographers, videographers, motion and effects designers, and editors.
- Brian’s work has been featured in a wide variety of communications – including annual reports, brochures, direct mail, contests, social campaigns, commercials, sales meeting videos, technical trainings, websites, microsites, email campaigns, banner ads and brand identity programs.
- Brian has won dozens of awards in photography and video production – including the Connecticut Art Directors Club, Advertising Club, and American Graphic Design Awards.
- Several of the videos Brian produced have generated more than one million YouTube views.
- Kelley joined WORX in 2013 after serving as the Director of Digital and Interactive Services for Cashman+Katz Integrated Marketing – leading creative work for clients including MassMutual, CT DOT, Quinnipiac Athletics, ConnectiCare, and CT1 Media.
- While at WORX, Brian has been promoted from Art Director, to Senior Art Director, to Senior Art Director / Producer, and now his current title.
- Brian started his career as an Interactive Graphic Designer, and eventually Manager of Interactive Services, for Signature Brand Factory.
- Brian regularly volunteers in the local community, and gives significant time to the United Way of Greater Waterbury.
- Beyond WORX, Brian is a self-described “gear head” – spending his free time restoring motorcycles and bicycles.
- Kelley earned a Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Information Design from Central Connecticut State University (New Britain, CT). While there, Brian was a creative for the school’s in-house agency, Central Design.
- Brian grew up in Avon, CT, and now lives in Southbury, CT, with his wife Desirae, daughter Ruby, and two cats.