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Hi! I'm Christopher Stratton, an independent design professional with over 25 years of experience in graphic design across agency and freelance work. I've worked extensively in branding, marketing materials, web, and digital media campaigns, collaborating with teams to create engaging and effective designs. I love blending creativity with clear communication to build strong brand identities and impactful campaigns. Having worked with diverse clients and industries, I am passionate about bringing ideas to life across different platforms and helping brands connect with their audiences.…Hi! I'm Christopher Stratton, an independent design professional with over 25 years of experience in graphic design across agency and freelance work. I've worked extensively in branding, marketing materials, web, and digital media campaigns, collaborating with teams to create engaging and effective designs. I love blending creativity with clear communication to build strong brand identities and impactful campaigns. Having worked with diverse clients and industries, I am passionate about bringing ideas to life across different platforms and helping brands connect with their audiences.

Christopher Stratton

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Hi! I'm Christopher Stratton, an independent design professional with over 25 years of experience in graphic design across agency and freelance work. I've worked extensively in branding, marketing materials, web, and digital media campaigns, collaborating with teams to create engaging and effective designs. I love blending creativity with clear communication to build strong brand identities and impactful campaigns. Having worked with diverse clients and industries, I am passionate about bringing ideas to life across different platforms and helping brands connect with their audiences.…Hi! I'm Christopher Stratton, an independent design professional with over 25 years of experience in graphic design across agency and freelance work. I've worked extensively in branding, marketing materials, web, and digital media campaigns, collaborating with teams to create engaging and effective designs. I love blending creativity with clear communication to build strong brand identities and impactful campaigns. Having worked with diverse clients and industries, I am passionate about bringing ideas to life across different platforms and helping brands connect with their audiences.

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Hi! I’m Christopher Stratton, an independent design professional with over 25 years of experience in graphic design across agency and freelance work. I’ve worked extensively in branding, marketing materials, web, and digital media campaigns, collaborating with teams to create engaging and effective designs.

I love blending creativity with clear communication to build strong brand identities and impactful campaigns. Having worked with diverse clients and industries, I am passionate about bringing ideas to life across different platforms and helping brands connect with their audiences.

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Work Experience

Designer/Art Director at Lift Agency Inc.

December 31, 2024 - July 24, 2025

Served as lead designer and art director collaborating with the Creative Director to conceptualize, develop, and execute a wide variety of creative projects for client-facing deliverables. Responsibilities included brand identity development, concept creation, designing marketing materials such as print and digital ads, brochures, banners, corporate magazines, annual and quarterly reports, direct mail campaigns, POS materials, and digital content. Worked across teams including marketing, copywriting, and developers to ensure cohesive, visually impactful solutions. Recent clients included Citrix, Sharefile, American Express, BlackBerry, Teradata, and Pure Storage.

Designer/Art Director at Lift Agency Inc.

December 1, 2024 - July 25, 2025

Led design and art direction efforts, working closely with designers and account representatives to create compelling designs across multiple platforms. Developed brand identities, marketing materials, and integrated campaigns for clients. Produced original concepts for print and digital marketing materials including ads, brochures, banners, and explainer videos. Created engaging infographics and visuals for white papers, eBooks, presentations, and digital content. Developed landing pages, email campaigns, and social media ads. Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing, copywriting, and development teams to ensure seamless integration of design concepts. Key clients included Citrix, Sharefile, American Express, BlackBerry, Teradata, and Pure Storage.

Designer at Say What! Communications

January 1, 2009 - July 25, 2025

Collaborated closely with the Creative Director to conceptualize, develop, and execute various creative projects for client deliverables. Developed and refined brand identities including logo design, color schemes, typography, and brand guidelines. Led design of corporate magazines, working with teams to deliver professional products that communicated company initiatives. Created direct mail campaign materials to enhance customer engagement. Designed annual and quarterly reports, including data visualization and graphics for shareholder meetings. Produced Point-of-Sale materials like posters, shelf talkers, and displays to enhance retail presence. Served clients such as Crayola Canada, Hiram Walker, Bombardier Aerospace, Tesma International (Magna), and Harry James Financial.

Designer at Say What! Communications

June 1, 1996 - March 1, 2009

Designed creative concepts and marketing materials for clients including Crayola Canada, Hiram Walker, Bombardier Aerospace, Tesma International (Magna), and Harry James Financial. Projects involved branding, corporate magazines, print campaigns, direct mail pieces, annual and quarterly reports, and point-of-sale materials to enhance client branding and customer engagement.