Meet Sean

Sean Formantes (for-man-tez) is a graphic designer, Digital Content Creator, and Creative Communicator.

Currently, Sean is a Graphic/UX Designer at The Visual Brand (TVB), a design and brand studio based in Westport, CT. As a designer, Sean works on a variety of projects day-to-day for a wide variety of clients, ranging from social media, to print, to storyboarding for motion, and a plethora more.

Before joining TVB, Sean worked for 2.5 years at Quinnipiac University as a social media creator for their admissions Instagram channel. Sean also spent a little over a year at TSSG (The Stilwell Specialist Group), the leading sales enablement and coaching company for Generac dealers nationwide, as their social media manager, creator, and strategist.

Sean holds an MS in Interactive Media and Communications from Quinnipiac University, where he also got his BA in Graphic and Interactive Design, Summa Cum Laude.

Resume

My experience encompasses a wide range of work in social media and web design.

Experience

The Visual Brand - Graphic/UX Designer

Westport, CT - March 2025 - Present

TSSG - Creative Media Manager

Berlin, CT - December 2023 - February 2024

Quinnipiac U. - Community Engagement Assistant

Hamden, CT - August 2022 - February 2024

RedWave Ventures - Marketing Intern

Tampa, FL - August 2023-July 2024

The Agency at Quinnipiac - VP of Graphic Design

Hamden, CT - January 2023-May 2023

EDUCATION

Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT

MS Interactive Media, May 2025

BA Graphic & Interactive Design, May 2024

Awards

Faculty Award for Academic Excellence, MS Interactive Media and Communications

Design Research Award

Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society

University Honors Program

What does it Mean to Design for the Good?

As a designer, I am conscious of how the choices I make affects people’s perception, and chose to create work that benefits others.

  • His ability to connect with diverse audiences—both online and in person—made him a standout communicator.

    ALEXANDRA TOBIN MCCONE, Social Media Specialist at Quinnipiac University

  • Sean was great with making suggestions, managing the timeline on this project alongside explaining and implementing his vision combined with our needs.

    ALEXA FARRELL, Vice President of Community Outreach and Social Media for Miss Connecticut

  • Sean is one of the most talented, organized, team-oriented, genuine graphic designers and, more importantly, people I have ever met.

    LOUIS STAMOULIS, Public Relations Professional, Former Senior Account Executive of The Agency at Quinnipiac

  • He exceeds expectations and completes projects efficiently for clients. He works well under pressure, being quick to adapt and problem-solve any challenges that come his way.

    CAROLINE TORPEY, Former Vice President of Photo and Video at The Agency at Quinnipiac