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Creative Director • Designer • Mentor

Christopher J. Collins

Chicago, IL
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    As a passionate designer & conceptual thinker, I strive for one primary goal: Convey a compelling message that elicits an emotional response. Through my years of experience in branding, design and advertising I’ve learned this is best achieved through a collaborative, evolutionary process.

    Specialties: Digital illustrator, typographer and branding specialist. Extensive experience in integrating print and digital media into cohesive, engaging campaigns.

  • Education
    • BFA Graphic Design
      College for Creative Studies
      1990 - 1996
  • Experience
    • Principle/Creative Director
      Swell Branding
      Oak Park, IL
      Aug 2001 - Present (24 years 10 months)
      Offering consultation and design services for clients to optimally position themselves in their respective industries. Markets include:
      » Ad Agencies (Outsourced)
      » Non-Profits
      » Financial Services
      » Technology
      » Sports/Entertainment
    • Senior Graphic Designer
      National MS Society
      Chicago, IL
      Oct 2006 - Jul 2016 (9 years 9 months)
      Responsible for the creative development and management for branch services and mass market events in the Midwest region. Including campaign development, advertising (print & web), collateral materials, apparel and signage.
      » Implemented launch of Wieden + Kennedy’s re-branding of the organization.
      » Apparel designs selected for mass market events. Was worn by 80,000+ participants in 2013 nationwide.
      » Developed branding and design guidelines for corporate partners promoting their partnership through respective print, web and social media outlets.
      » Led apparel & print cost analysis saving the Midwest region over $40,000 in 2013.
      » Ongoing collaboration with the organization’s Creative and Marketing Directors to develop engaging approaches in building brand integrity.
    • Graphic Designer
      Construction Association of Michigan
      Bloomfield Hills, MI
      Mar 2001 - Oct 2006 (5 years 7 months)
      Provided art direction & implementation of strategic marketing materials for large regional building trades association. Responsibilities included designing monthly magazine, corporate newsletter, exposition materials, posters, annual meeting .pcs, education catalogs, event logos, ads & brochures.
      » Received numerous awards, including annual exposition logo and monthly magazine publication.
      » Recognized for strengthening brand equity through fresh and innovative design approaches.
  • Awards

    2014 American In-house Design Award (Sponsored by GD USA)

    2013 National Health Information Award

    2013 American Graphic Design Award (Sponsored by GD USA)

    2012 National Health Information Award

    2009 Work featured in “Artistik” magazine

    2005 American In-house Design Award (Sponsored by GD USA)

    2005 MarCom Creative Award

    2004 Communicator Crystal Award

  • Affiliations

    AIGA member

  • Skills
    • Art Direction
    • Illustration
    • Packaging Design
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