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I’m CHRIS CHATTOM, an Art Director and Senior Designer with 25+ years of experience spanning print, digital, branding, motion graphics, and prepress. I excel at guiding large-scale creative projects from concept to completion, with a sharp eye for detail and storytelling. I thrive on blending strategic design thinking with hands-on production, and I’m comfortable leading cross-functional teams or rolling up my sleeves to execute.
My hybrid approach lets me bridge client goals and production realities, delivering cohesive branding, packaging, eLearning visuals, and digital experiences for clients like Jamba Juice, Cookies from Home, City of Peoria, NFL, and P.F. Chang’s. I love crafting compelling visuals that connect brands with people while ensuring production quality and timelines stay on track.
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Work Experience
Graphic Designer at CHATTOM DESIGN
June 1, 2010 - PresentIndependent creative studio serving national and regional clients, with projects for Jamba Juice, Cookies from Home, City of Peoria, Edgepoint Learning, NFL, and PF Chang's. Led design for frozen dinner packaging, in-store campaign assets, catalogs, branding, and packaging for client lines, and developed branding and promotional work for City of Peoria.
Graphic Designer at STORMWIND AGENCY
May 1, 2010 - October 22, 2025Specialized in digital learning content, motion graphics, and 3D animation. Built Adobe Animate and After Effects scenes and edited training modules. Contributed to a 40% client increase through presentation redesigns and designed email marketing and B2B/B2C campaign support assets.
Designer at INTERACTIVE ALCHEMY
August 1, 2008 - October 22, 2025Created instructional content in collaboration with subject matter experts for technical and educational clients. Designed branded motion graphics and course visuals, shot and prepped video footage, and developed material using the ADDIE model for eLearning.
Design Support at UHAUL / AMERCO
August 1, 2007 - October 22, 2025Supported high-level internal presentations and printing needs for U-Haul executives. Managed large-format printing, FTP backup systems, and cataloging; supported technical publishing, designers, backup workflows, and data recovery.
Project Manager at NEW TIMES
May 1, 2006 - October 22, 2025Oversaw technical and creative support for national weekly newspapers. Led disaster recovery for multiple newsrooms and weekly press cycles; designed and implemented ad-tracking and layout systems; managed projects for publications including Phoenix New Times, East Bay Express, Kansas City Pitch, and Fort Worth Weekly.
Prepress / Designer Manager at AMERICAN COLOR
October 1, 1999 - October 22, 2025Handled prepress, catalog production, and product photography. Redesigned file backup and image cataloging systems; served clients including Phoenix Home & Garden, Arizona Highways, and Bashas' stores; managed four employees.
Prepress and Data Management at INTERNATIONAL COLOR SERVICES
October 1, 1998 - October 22, 2025Managed prepress, image prep, and data workflows. Created package and brand designs and aided the transition from Wace printing to International Color.
Trainer at APPLE COMPUTERS
April 1, 1997 - October 22, 2025Rapid advancement from Tier 1 tech to lead trainer; mentored technicians after Steve Jobs' return to Apple; maintained Apple Technical Info Library (TIL); trained incoming hires and maintained hardware support systems.
Graphic Designer at Stormwind Agency
August 1, 2008 - May 1, 2010Focused on digital learning content, motion graphics, and 3D animation. Built Adobe Animate and After Effects scenes and edited training modules. Contributed to a 40% client increase through presentation redesigns. Designed email marketing and B2B/B2C campaign support assets.
Designer at Interactive Alchemy
September 1, 2007 - August 1, 2008Created instructional content in collaboration with subject matter experts for technical and educational clients. Designed branded motion graphics and course visuals. Shot, keyed, and prepped video footage. Developed material using the ADDIE model for eLearning.
Design Support at UHAUL / AMERCO
July 1, 2006 - August 1, 2007Supported high-level internal presentations and printing needs for U-Haul executives. Managed large-format printing, FTP backup systems, and cataloging. Supported technical publishing, designers, backup workflows, and data recovery.
Project Manager at NEW TIMES
October 1, 1999 - May 1, 2006Oversaw technical and creative support for national weekly newspapers. Led disaster recovery for multiple newsrooms and weekly press cycles. Designed and implemented ad-tracking and layout systems. Managed projects for publications including Phoenix New Times, East Bay Express, Kansas City Pitch, and Fort Worth Weekly.
Prepress / Designer Manager at AMERICAN COLOR
September 1, 1998 - October 1, 1999Handled prepress, catalog production, and product photography. Redesigned file backup and image cataloging systems. Some clients included Phoenix Home & Garden, Arizona Highways, and Bashas’ stores. Managed 4 employees.
Prepress and Data Management at INTERNATIONAL COLOR SERVICES
April 1, 1997 - October 1, 1998Managed prepress, image prep, and data workflows. Created package and brand designs. Helped transition from Wace printing to International Color.
Trainer at APPLE COMPUTERS
December 1, 1994 - April 1, 1997Quickly advanced from Tier 1 tech to lead trainer. Mentored techs post-Steve Jobs’ return to Apple. Maintained Apple Technical Info Library (TIL). Trained incoming hires and maintained hardware support systems.
Senior Graphic Designer / Creative Lead at CHATTOM DESIGN
June 1, 2010 - PresentIndependent creative studio serving national and regional clients including Jamba Juice, Cookies from Home, City of Peoria, Edgepoint Learning, NFL, and P.F. Chang’s. Designed frozen dinner packaging and in-store campaign assets for P.F. Chang’s grocery line; created catalogs, branding, and cookie packaging for Cookies from Home; developed branding and promotional work for City of Peoria.
Senior Graphic Designer at STORMWIND AGENCY
August 1, 2008 - May 1, 2010Focused on digital learning content, motion graphics, and 3D animation. Built Adobe Animate and After Effects scenes and edited training modules. Contributed to a 40% client increase through presentation redesigns. Designed email marketing and B2B/B2C campaign support assets.
Senior Graphic Designer at INTERACTIVE ALCHEMY
September 1, 2007 - August 1, 2008Created instructional content in collaboration with SMEs for technical and educational clients. Designed branded motion graphics and course visuals. Shot, keyed, and prepped video footage. Developed material using the ADDIE model for eLearning.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Design at Arizona State University
January 4, 2024 - December 22, 2027Current GPA 4.0
Associate of Arts in Visual Communication (AA) at Collins College
November 30, 0002 - April 25, 1997Bachelor of Science in Design (BSD) at Arizona State University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2027Associate of Arts in Visual Communication (AA) at Collins College
January 11, 2030 - April 25, 1997Bachelor of Science in Design (BSD) at Arizona State University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2027Associate of Arts in Visual Communication (AA) at Collins College
January 11, 2030 - April 25, 1997Bachelor of Science in Design (BSD) at Arizona State University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2027Associate of Arts in Visual Communication (AA) at Collins College
January 11, 2030 - April 25, 1997Bachelor of Science in Design at Arizona State University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2027Associate of Arts in Visual Communication at Collins College
January 11, 2030 - April 25, 1997Qualifications
A+ Certification
November 30, 2004 - December 22, 2004Cisco CCNA Training
December 1, 2002 - April 1, 2003Duarte Design Presentation Design Workshops
June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024A+ Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026Cisco CCNA Training
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026A+ Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026Cisco CCNA Training
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026A+ Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026Cisco CCNA Training
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026A+ Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026Cisco CCNA Training
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail, Software & Internet, Other, Government, Consumer Goods
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