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I’m Chris Solyntjes, a strategic and hands-on Creative Director with extensive experience in design, media production, and brand storytelling. I build collaborative teams that bring clarity, emotion, and purpose to every project, and I’m known for leading with creativity and integrity to deliver authentic and impactful results. In my current role as Graphic Designer and Creative Lead for Renew Communities, I oversee design, video, social media, and storytelling across print, digital, and environmental platforms, partnering with pastors, musicians, and production teams to craft cohesive Sunday experiences and community events. My background spans large-scale environmental graphics, signage systems, and brand identities for public, cultural, and corporate spaces, including work on The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Playhouse Square, and The Cleveland Clinic.…I’m Chris Solyntjes, a strategic and hands-on Creative Director with extensive experience in design, media production, and brand storytelling. I build collaborative teams that bring clarity, emotion, and purpose to every project, and I’m known for leading with creativity and integrity to deliver authentic and impactful results. In my current role as Graphic Designer and Creative Lead for Renew Communities, I oversee design, video, social media, and storytelling across print, digital, and environmental platforms, partnering with pastors, musicians, and production teams to craft cohesive Sunday experiences and community events. My background spans large-scale environmental graphics, signage systems, and brand identities for public, cultural, and corporate spaces, including work on The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Playhouse Square, and The Cleveland Clinic.

Chris Solyntjes

Graphic Designer, Creative Director, Brand Designer, +2

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I’m Chris Solyntjes, a strategic and hands-on Creative Director with extensive experience in design, media production, and brand storytelling. I build collaborative teams that bring clarity, emotion, and purpose to every project, and I’m known for leading with creativity and integrity to deliver authentic and impactful results. In my current role as Graphic Designer and Creative Lead for Renew Communities, I oversee design, video, social media, and storytelling across print, digital, and environmental platforms, partnering with pastors, musicians, and production teams to craft cohesive Sunday experiences and community events. My background spans large-scale environmental graphics, signage systems, and brand identities for public, cultural, and corporate spaces, including work on The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Playhouse Square, and The Cleveland Clinic.…I’m Chris Solyntjes, a strategic and hands-on Creative Director with extensive experience in design, media production, and brand storytelling. I build collaborative teams that bring clarity, emotion, and purpose to every project, and I’m known for leading with creativity and integrity to deliver authentic and impactful results. In my current role as Graphic Designer and Creative Lead for Renew Communities, I oversee design, video, social media, and storytelling across print, digital, and environmental platforms, partnering with pastors, musicians, and production teams to craft cohesive Sunday experiences and community events. My background spans large-scale environmental graphics, signage systems, and brand identities for public, cultural, and corporate spaces, including work on The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Playhouse Square, and The Cleveland Clinic.

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I’m Chris Solyntjes, a strategic and hands-on Creative Director with extensive experience in design, media production, and brand storytelling. I build collaborative teams that bring clarity, emotion, and purpose to every project, and I’m known for leading with creativity and integrity to deliver authentic and impactful results.

In my current role as Graphic Designer and Creative Lead for Renew Communities, I oversee design, video, social media, and storytelling across print, digital, and environmental platforms, partnering with pastors, musicians, and production teams to craft cohesive Sunday experiences and community events. My background spans large-scale environmental graphics, signage systems, and brand identities for public, cultural, and corporate spaces, including work on The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Playhouse Square, and The Cleveland Clinic.

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Graphic Designer + Creative Lead at Renew Communities

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2025

Lead the creative vision and communication strategy for a growing multi-service church averaging over 750 in weekly attendance. Oversee design, video, social media, and storytelling initiatives expressing the church’s mission. Develop brand identity across print, digital, and environmental platforms; collaborate with pastors, musicians, and production teams to create cohesive Sunday experiences and community events. Manage creative production from concept to completion, including photography, film, livestream, and marketing campaigns; mentor staff and volunteers to foster collaboration, excellence, and purpose-driven creativity.

Graphic Design + Creative Lead at Western Reserve Grace Church

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011

Directed the church’s creative expression across all visual and digital channels, shaping communication strategies and storytelling for worship gatherings, sermon series, and outreach events; established consistent branding and design systems to elevate engagement and clarity; oversaw photography, design, and video content supporting the church’s mission.

Graphic Design - Environmental and Marketing at Westlake Reed Leskosky

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009

Part of a multidisciplinary design team creating large-scale environmental graphics and wayfinding systems for public, cultural, and corporate spaces. Collaborated with architects, interior designers, and clients to integrate visual storytelling into built environments. Key projects included The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Playhouse Square, and The Cleveland Clinic, helping develop cohesive visual identities and signage systems that enhanced user experience and aligned with each organization’s brand and architectural vision.

Marketing Coordinator at The Ruhlin Company

January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006

Designed proposals, presentations, and print collateral showcasing the company’s capabilities and projects. Collaborated with project managers and executives to prepare bids for large-scale commercial and public-sector work. Managed brand assets, vendor relationships, and print production to maintain a consistent and professional corporate identity across marketing materials.