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Chelsey Bachner

Chicago, IL
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    I’m a Creative Director with 15+ years of experience crafting immersive brand experiences through experiential design, environmental branding, and retail activations. I’ve managed design for multi-million dollar projects and partnered with Fortune 500 clients to bring their stories to life in ways that truly connect with customers.

    My approach blends bold creative strategy with emerging technology and compelling storytelling, ensuring every experience is not only visually striking but meaningful and memorable. I’m passionate about leading and inspiring diverse teams, and proud to have been recognized with awards for pushing the boundaries of design across retail, events, and digital/hybrid environments.

    Whether it’s a physical space, a live event, or a hybrid experience, I focus on creating moments that engage, surprise, and delight — all while driving business goals.

  • Education
    • Master's Degree Production Design
      Savannah College of Art and Design
      2013 - 2014
      Production designers bring entertainment to life. Whether designing fantastical scenery for a stage production or designing sets for an Emmy-winning TV drama, they bring light, sound, texture and structure to the stories we love.
    • Bachelor of Fine Arts Studio Art; Sculpture Secondary; Painting
      Western Illinois University
      2002 - 2006
  • Experience
    • Creative Director Retail Environment s
      Innovative Marketing Solutions
      Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 5 months)

      Led concept-to-execution of experiential retail, pop-ups,
      and branded environments valued at $200K–$3M

      Directed client presentations, design strategy, prototyping, and onsite activations for Fortune 500 companies

      Integrated AR, 360˚ HTML-based models, and animation to elevate design communication

      Delivered award-winning Samsung Fliptown Brand Activation
      (Shop! Gold Design Award, 2024)
    • Environmental Content Designer
      Moss Inc
      Sep 2015 - Jan 2019 (3 years 4 months)

      Spearheaded field/environment design for NHL Winter Classics and Stadium Series events

      Produced 3D renderings, light animations, and high-impact presentation decks

      Built internal tools to streamline production, including a
      proprietary “frame configurator”
    • Senior Artist, Sign Design
      Scientific Games/ WMS Gaming
      Jun 2008 - Jun 2011 (3 years)

      Created permanent casino signage and collaborated
      cross-functionally with engineers and production team
  • Awards

    Shop! Design Awards

    Silver Award, Buck Knives

    Display, 2025 (Designer)

    Shop! Design Awards

    Gold Award, Brand Activation

    Samsung Fliptown, 2024

    (Creative Director)

    NEXPO SEGD

    Best Booth Award, 2016

    Exhibitor Conference

    Outstanding Graphic Design,

    2016

    SCAD Sprite Films

    Finalist, Art Director, 2013

    SCAD Honors

    Scholarship Recipient, 2012

    WIU Fine Arts Foundation

    Award Winner, 20

  • Industries
    • Advertising
    • Entertainment
    • POP / Visual Merchandising
    • VR / AR
    • Retail
  • Skills
    • 2D Animation
    • 3D Modeling
    • Art Direction
    • Concept Art
    • Creative Suite
    • Environmental Graphics
    • Exhibit Design
    • Experience Design
    • Keyshot
    • Rhinoceros
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    @chelseybacher, member since 2014
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