I am a Creative Director and Art Director with 20+ years shaping brands across music, live events, entertainment, CPG, and corporate sectors. I founded Make Noise Collective in 2012, an independent practice that partners with clients from Coca-Cola to Red Bull, L’Oréal, and Molson. I translate complex ideas into clear, compelling visual systems and bring analogue intuition and deep cultural fluency to every project. Whether I’m leading a solo project, embedded in a studio, or collaborating within a larger team, I aim to deliver end-to-end creative that resonates. I thrive on building brands through thoughtful identity systems, campaign design, packaging, and immersive experiences.

CHRIS JOHNSTON

I am a Creative Director and Art Director with 20+ years shaping brands across music, live events, entertainment, CPG, and corporate sectors. I founded Make Noise Collective in 2012, an independent practice that partners with clients from Coca-Cola to Red Bull, L’Oréal, and Molson. I translate complex ideas into clear, compelling visual systems and bring analogue intuition and deep cultural fluency to every project. Whether I’m leading a solo project, embedded in a studio, or collaborating within a larger team, I aim to deliver end-to-end creative that resonates. I thrive on building brands through thoughtful identity systems, campaign design, packaging, and immersive experiences.

Available to hire

I am a Creative Director and Art Director with 20+ years shaping brands across music, live events, entertainment, CPG, and corporate sectors. I founded Make Noise Collective in 2012, an independent practice that partners with clients from Coca-Cola to Red Bull, L’Oréal, and Molson. I translate complex ideas into clear, compelling visual systems and bring analogue intuition and deep cultural fluency to every project.

Whether I’m leading a solo project, embedded in a studio, or collaborating within a larger team, I aim to deliver end-to-end creative that resonates. I thrive on building brands through thoughtful identity systems, campaign design, packaging, and immersive experiences.

See more

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director at Roxodus Music Festival
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Led full rebrand of a high-profile Canadian music festival from identity through all touchpoints. Developed visual language, key art, signage, digital, and marketing materials for a large-scale festival launch. Project was cancelled due to external factors; full creative system was completed.
Founder & Creative Director at Make Noise Collective
January 1, 2012 - Present
Independent creative practice spanning brand identity, campaign design, packaging, digital, and experiential across music, events, CPG, and corporate sectors. Notable clients include Coca-Cola, L'Oréal, Red Bull, and Molson. Delivered end-to-end creative from strategy and concepting through production and final delivery.
Creative Director / Senior Designer at Virgin Music Festival
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Core creative team member across four festival seasons. Responsible for poster design, key art, on-site signage, print, and digital campaign assets. Developed visual identity extensions and marketing materials for one of Canada's premier music festivals.

Education

Add your educational history here.

Qualifications

Add your qualifications or awards here.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Other