Hi there! I’m Chris Gupton, a Raleigh-based art director and designer with more than a decade of experience shaping brand identities, marketing collateral, and digital experiences for clients across industries. I love collaborating with teams and clients to turn ideas into clear, compelling visuals—from logos and brand systems to websites and campaigns. When I’m not designing, I’m exploring new techniques, mentoring peers, and helping teams bring ideas to life with confident, cohesive visuals.

Chris Gupton

Hi there! I’m Chris Gupton, a Raleigh-based art director and designer with more than a decade of experience shaping brand identities, marketing collateral, and digital experiences for clients across industries. I love collaborating with teams and clients to turn ideas into clear, compelling visuals—from logos and brand systems to websites and campaigns. When I’m not designing, I’m exploring new techniques, mentoring peers, and helping teams bring ideas to life with confident, cohesive visuals.

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Hi there! I’m Chris Gupton, a Raleigh-based art director and designer with more than a decade of experience shaping brand identities, marketing collateral, and digital experiences for clients across industries.

I love collaborating with teams and clients to turn ideas into clear, compelling visuals—from logos and brand systems to websites and campaigns. When I’m not designing, I’m exploring new techniques, mentoring peers, and helping teams bring ideas to life with confident, cohesive visuals.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Art Director & Designer at Self-Employed
May 1, 2020 - Present
Art Directed and designed projects for a number of different clients with a wide range of needs from website design to logo and brand identity.
Art Director | Designer at WM Harper
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2020
Art Director | Designer on a range of client projects, for Breast Cancer Index, SignatureFD and Chatham Park.
Art Director at Ketchum
March 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019
Art Directed and designed projects for LENOVO, BASF and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Art Director at Howard Merrell & Partners
March 1, 2007 - January 1, 2014
Art Directed and designed projects for Georgia-Pacific, BASF, Precise Pet Products, CORDURA Fabrics KIOTI Tractors and Solair Sun Solutions.
Art Director at McKinney
January 1, 2003 - March 1, 2007
Art Directed and designed projects for SONY, Audi, LongHorn Steak House, Travelocity, Polaris and Nasdaq.

Education

BFA Graphic Design at East Carolina University
August 1, 1994 - May 22, 1998
Design Foundation Program at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at East Carolina University
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Retail