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Award-winning strategic art director and brand architect with 15 years of experience specializing in scaling high-impact brand systems and bridging the gap between digital identity and the built environment. I have a proven track record in securing high-value investments by translating complex urban planning and municipal goals into compelling visual narratives. I develop scalable brand design systems and lead cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions from entitlement through community activation.…Award-winning strategic art director and brand architect with 15 years of experience specializing in scaling high-impact brand systems and bridging the gap between digital identity and the built environment. I have a proven track record in securing high-value investments by translating complex urban planning and municipal goals into compelling visual narratives. I develop scalable brand design systems and lead cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions from entitlement through community activation.

Christopher J. Shaw

Art Director, Brand Designer, Creative Director, +5

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Award-winning strategic art director and brand architect with 15 years of experience specializing in scaling high-impact brand systems and bridging the gap between digital identity and the built environment. I have a proven track record in securing high-value investments by translating complex urban planning and municipal goals into compelling visual narratives. I develop scalable brand design systems and lead cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions from entitlement through community activation.…Award-winning strategic art director and brand architect with 15 years of experience specializing in scaling high-impact brand systems and bridging the gap between digital identity and the built environment. I have a proven track record in securing high-value investments by translating complex urban planning and municipal goals into compelling visual narratives. I develop scalable brand design systems and lead cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions from entitlement through community activation.

Available to hire

Award-winning strategic art director and brand architect with 15 years of experience specializing in scaling high-impact brand systems and bridging the gap between digital identity and the built environment. I have a proven track record in securing high-value investments by translating complex urban planning and municipal goals into compelling visual narratives. I develop scalable brand design systems and lead cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions from entitlement through community activation.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Editorial Illustration

Intermediate

Magazine

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Brand Designer at RVi

September 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025

Directed company-wide rebrand, developing scalable brand standards while implementing systems to streamline collaboration and execution. Strategized and executed the high-stakes visual storytelling and investment collateral that secured $1B for a project in Winslow, AZ. Delivered end-to-end brand solutions supporting clients from planning and entitlement through construction and community activation.

Senior Associate Brand Designer at Norris Design

March 1, 2021 - August 1, 2024

Directed brand design across digital, print, and environmental platforms. Led projects integrating physical and environmental design for community-focused developments. Collaborated with planners and landscape architects to align visual identity with built-environment experiences.

Brand Manager/Designer at City of Englewood

January 1, 2017 - December 1, 2019

Directed a full city rebrand spanning digital, print, experiential, and environmental design, increasing online civic engagement by 40%. Managed internal teams and external partners to deliver award-winning civic initiatives. Earned 2018 3CMA Savvy Award (Publication – Citizen Magazine)

Lead Designer at AmuseMints

January 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016

Designed nationwide retail packaging and promotional campaigns. Partnered with marketing and sales to develop cohesive cross-platform creative strategies.

Corporate Presentation Artist at Ouray Sportswear

September 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016

Produced integrated digital/print presentations and collateral for national apparel campaigns.

Creative Director at Cunningham Falconer

January 1, 2009 - Present

Directed creative campaigns and visual identities for nationally recognized musicians and brands. Delivered illustration, design, and art direction across digital, print, and merchandise platforms. Built long-term niche creative partnerships spanning 15 years with clients in music, lifestyle, and consumer markets.