hello!
hello!
my name is chris.
I specialize in creating colorful, bold, boundary pushing designs that stand out in an impactful way.
I was born and raised in Rochester, NY where I currently live. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising & Graphic Design from Columbus College of Art and Design, class of 2015.
My art is energetic, vibrant, and raw, and I often use bold colors and expressive imagery. I love playing with color, texture, and typography. I passionately explore creative outlets and explore many different mediums within my work.
I’ve collaborated with musicians, event planners, restaurant& bar owners, fashion brands, and other fun folk. In my free time I volunteer at a local animal shelter where I walk the dogs and feed them cookies that i bake for them.
My style is dynamic and flexible. I am currently open to any cool opportunities :~)
EXPERIENCE
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
risik [music + design]
AUG 2012 — NOW
I work with music industry professionals (promoters, artists, management, etc) to create event collateral, album art campaigns, social media graphics, apparel, merchandise, and press kits. I help artists grow their brand from launch to festival bookings by providing them with eye-catching graphics that they and their fans connect with. I collaborate with illustrators, animators, and other artists to create stunning and impactful designs.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
The Monster Group
SEPT 2022 — SEPT 2023
Working directly with the art director I designed packaging, merch, web and print advertisements, and tradeshow booths, for the many brands of The Monster Group. I created apparel designs for Duffle Bag Boyz, one of their street inspired hemp gummuy brands. I worked on all of their apparel designs from initial brainstorming to final production. We created hoodies and shirts, and even a skateboard.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
A&R Creative Group
SEPT 2019 — NOV 2020
I designed print, digital, and social media assets for 12+ different brands including Midway, The Market IV, Ethyl & Tank, and The Crest. Adapt to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment in the restaurant and bar industry.
I designed the branding of Dairy Dose in 2020, a pop-up takeout restaurant serving adult fast food, which is featured in city publications such as the Dispatch for its creativity and success. From concept to launch, Dairy Dose was created in one week and returned to a profitable business during its time at The Market in Columbus, OH.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Abercrombie & Fitch
FEB 2016 — SEPT 2019
As a Graphic Designer on the A&F Kids team, I created t-shirt and fleece designs which sold successfully both online and in retail stores globally. I also worked closely with designers and merchants, creating apparel from the first drafts to final products. Our team was given the first 1892 Award for demonstrating excellent values and positive comps in A&F Kids every quarter in 2018.
JUNIOR DESIGNER
Summerfield Advertising
MAY 2015 — FEB 2016
I learned and executed graphic design, production, branding advertising, digital & print design for national corporate clients and Columbus businesses. I worked directly with the Art Director to learn agency leadership & design skills throughout my internship.
ART DIRECTOR INTERN
Fechtor Advertising
JAN 2015 — MAY 2015
I learned agency presentation skills, production, advertising, copywriting, social media, graphic design, and branding. I designed for a wide range of professional client projects including Vorys, Donatos, and Jewish Family Services.
