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I'm Erin Manza Chanfrau, a freelance designer and theatre artist blending graphic design with stage production. Since 2016 I run Erin Manza Chanfrau Design, delivering logos, branding, data visualization, motion graphics, social media visuals, posters, and 3D ground plans for diverse clients. My approach centers on storytelling through imagery, typography, and thoughtful design. With 20+ years in regional theatre across the Puget Sound, I’ve designed sets and costumes for dozens of shows, directed productions, and led Lakewood Playhouse as Interim Managing Artistic Director (2023–2024 season). My dual background in design and theatre informs a collaborative, flexible process that translates ideas into visually compelling solutions.…I'm Erin Manza Chanfrau, a freelance designer and theatre artist blending graphic design with stage production. Since 2016 I run Erin Manza Chanfrau Design, delivering logos, branding, data visualization, motion graphics, social media visuals, posters, and 3D ground plans for diverse clients. My approach centers on storytelling through imagery, typography, and thoughtful design. With 20+ years in regional theatre across the Puget Sound, I’ve designed sets and costumes for dozens of shows, directed productions, and led Lakewood Playhouse as Interim Managing Artistic Director (2023–2024 season). My dual background in design and theatre informs a collaborative, flexible process that translates ideas into visually compelling solutions.

Erin Manza Chanfrau

Graphic Designer, Brand Designer, Motion Graphic Designer, +1

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I'm Erin Manza Chanfrau, a freelance designer and theatre artist blending graphic design with stage production. Since 2016 I run Erin Manza Chanfrau Design, delivering logos, branding, data visualization, motion graphics, social media visuals, posters, and 3D ground plans for diverse clients. My approach centers on storytelling through imagery, typography, and thoughtful design. With 20+ years in regional theatre across the Puget Sound, I’ve designed sets and costumes for dozens of shows, directed productions, and led Lakewood Playhouse as Interim Managing Artistic Director (2023–2024 season). My dual background in design and theatre informs a collaborative, flexible process that translates ideas into visually compelling solutions.…I'm Erin Manza Chanfrau, a freelance designer and theatre artist blending graphic design with stage production. Since 2016 I run Erin Manza Chanfrau Design, delivering logos, branding, data visualization, motion graphics, social media visuals, posters, and 3D ground plans for diverse clients. My approach centers on storytelling through imagery, typography, and thoughtful design. With 20+ years in regional theatre across the Puget Sound, I’ve designed sets and costumes for dozens of shows, directed productions, and led Lakewood Playhouse as Interim Managing Artistic Director (2023–2024 season). My dual background in design and theatre informs a collaborative, flexible process that translates ideas into visually compelling solutions.

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I’m Erin Manza Chanfrau, a freelance designer and theatre artist blending graphic design with stage production. Since 2016 I run Erin Manza Chanfrau Design, delivering logos, branding, data visualization, motion graphics, social media visuals, posters, and 3D ground plans for diverse clients. My approach centers on storytelling through imagery, typography, and thoughtful design.

With 20+ years in regional theatre across the Puget Sound, I’ve designed sets and costumes for dozens of shows, directed productions, and led Lakewood Playhouse as Interim Managing Artistic Director (2023–2024 season). My dual background in design and theatre informs a collaborative, flexible process that translates ideas into visually compelling solutions.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

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Technical Illustration

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Data Visualization

Expert

Presentation Design

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Designer/Subcontractor at Self-Employed | Erin Manza Chanfrau Design

January 1, 2016 - Present

Graphic Design services including logos, brand identity/branding, data visualization, motion graphics, animations, social media, posters, flyers, and signs for small to large businesses. Also responsible for layout design (pitch decks, slides, presentations, grants) and 3-D ground plans, models, and technical drawings for booths and other projects.

Theatre Artist at Regional Theatre | Greater Puget Sound

January 1, 2000 - Present

Extensive theatre practice with roles in production design, direction, and artistic leadership. 2023–2024 season: Interim Managing Artistic Director at Lakewood Playhouse; 38 scenic design projects; 35 scenic artist/painter assignments; 14 director roles. Responsibilities included concept development, ground plans, 3-D models, elevations, paint plans, and collaboration with directors and production teams.

Interim Managing Artistic Director at Lakewood Playhouse

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Led the 2023–2024 season operations, including producing shows, hiring and managing staff, coordinating production teams, and guiding artists through the rehearsal process to opening night.

Freelance Designer / Subcontractor at Self-Employed / Erin Manza Chanfrau Design

January 1, 2016 - Present

Graphic Design: Logos, Brand Identity/Branding, Data Visualization, Motion Graphics, Animations, Social Media, Posters, Flyers, and Signs for multiple small to large businesses; Layout Design (e.g. Pitch Decks, Slides, Presentations, Grants) for multiple small to large businesses; 3-D Design of Ground Plans, Models and Technical Drawings (booth design and other) for multiple small to large businesses

Theatre Artist at Regional Theatre (Greater Puget Sound)

January 1, 2000 - Present

64+ shows: Scenic Designer (38 shows), Scenic Artist/Painter (35 shows), Director (14 shows); Worked closely with Directors and Production Teams to develop Concept Art, Ground Plans, 3-D Models, Elevations, Paint Plans, and Rehearsal-to-Opening-night production guidance