April 1, 2026 – MAKE, a creative studio built to bridge entertainment and branding through short stories, welcomes Ryan Romans to its team as Director of Creative Partnerships. As the studio accelerates growth across its commercial roster, Originals, and new initiatives, Ryan joins to expand visibility and build partnerships that move the work forward.
Ryan has worked across global campaigns, live events, and experimental production, with experience on projects like the 2024 Summer Olympics and the Call of Duty League. From directing large-scale activations in Las Vegas to launching his own design service company, Savages, his work spans the full spectrum of creative and production.
“The studio’s cinematic, emotion-driven work and culture feels like exactly where I’m supposed to be,” said Romans. “I’m here to connect brilliant clients with all of that, and to build the kind of long-term relationships where the best work gets to happen again and again. The work speaks for itself. I’m just here to make sure more of it does.”
Romans brings a strategic understanding of how storytelling and brand marketing intersect, shaped by experience across global campaigns, live events and experimental production.
“Ryan immediately felt like a fit for how we think about and want to expand our creative partnerships,” said Danny Robashkin, Founder and Creative Director at MAKE. “He’s someone who understands the work, but more importantly, knows how to connect it to the right people. With a background across brands, agencies, and production, he brings the experience and relationships that help us build momentum while continuing to define our voice.”
In his role, Romans will focus on building and strengthening relationships with brand partners, agencies and collaborators. He will work closely with the studio’s creative team to ensure each partnership is rooted in strong storytelling and aligned with MAKE’s evolving vision.
