Hi, I'm Chris Mantzanas, a versatile and highly creative graphic designer with extensive experience in visual storytelling, brand development, and multi-platform design. I am passionate about crafting compelling visual experiences that engage, inform, and inspire. I blend artistic vision with technical precision across print, digital, and experiential mediums. I excel in taking ideas from concept through execution, delivering impactful results aligned with strategic goals. Collaborating closely with teams and mentoring junior designers, I enjoy pushing the boundaries of traditional design by integrating storytelling, user-centered design, and accessibility standards.

Chris Mantzanas

Hi, I'm Chris Mantzanas, a versatile and highly creative graphic designer with extensive experience in visual storytelling, brand development, and multi-platform design. I am passionate about crafting compelling visual experiences that engage, inform, and inspire. I blend artistic vision with technical precision across print, digital, and experiential mediums. I excel in taking ideas from concept through execution, delivering impactful results aligned with strategic goals. Collaborating closely with teams and mentoring junior designers, I enjoy pushing the boundaries of traditional design by integrating storytelling, user-centered design, and accessibility standards.

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Hi, I’m Chris Mantzanas, a versatile and highly creative graphic designer with extensive experience in visual storytelling, brand development, and multi-platform design. I am passionate about crafting compelling visual experiences that engage, inform, and inspire. I blend artistic vision with technical precision across print, digital, and experiential mediums.

I excel in taking ideas from concept through execution, delivering impactful results aligned with strategic goals. Collaborating closely with teams and mentoring junior designers, I enjoy pushing the boundaries of traditional design by integrating storytelling, user-centered design, and accessibility standards.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Associate Creative Director/Creative Operations Manager at Marketing for Change (previously SalterMitchell)
September 1, 2010 - February 28, 2015
Oversaw multiple projects, managing timelines, budgets, staff, freelancers, and resources effectively. Aligned creative efforts with business goals and market trends ensuring precision and quality in all creative outputs. Led creative direction and visual design across campaigns combining behavioral science with compelling design. Created award-winning visual content across websites, branding systems, print collateral, and advertising. Developed distinctive brand identities and cohesive visual languages for public-facing initiatives. Mentored junior designers and collaborated closely with copywriters, developers, and strategists. Integrated storytelling, user-centered design, and accessibility standards. Presented design concepts and visual strategies directly to clients and strategists. Championed design excellence from brainstorm to final production. Led and inspired creative teams to achieve high-quality results.
Freelance Graphic Design & Web Design/Development Services at Mantzanas Marketing Group
January 1, 2000 - June 6, 2024
Worked with multiple clients across different industries, adapting to various project needs and goals while providing graphic design production services. Handled production tasks such as layout adjustments, file preparation, formatting, and final asset delivery. Managed diverse projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality results on time. Worked on print, digital, outdoor, social media, and marketing materials. Notable clients included VisitFlorida, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida State University, and VMWare by Broadcom.

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality