Creative Director at Blast Radius

Chris Stewart

Chicago, IL

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Digital Creative lead with a focus on creative strategy, storytelling and social activation.

Responsible for start to finish solutions from large scale web experiences to through the line digital campaigns.

Specializing in.

Art Direction / Design

Creative Strategy

Concept Development

Social Activation

Content Creation

Through the Line Campaigns and Promotions

Creative Technology

Automotive Repair

Sarcasm

Lunch
Education
- BFA Visual Communications
  
  Kendall College of Art and Design
  
  1999 - 2002
- AA Graphic Design
  
  Schoolcraft College
  
  1997 - 1999
Experience
- Creative Director
  
  Blast Radius
  
  Dec 2013 - Present (10 years 11 months)
  
  Team lead on a wide range of interactive experiences. Specializing in creative strategy, digital ecosystems and campaign concept development.
  
  Clients: HP, BestBuy, Sears, Novartis, Butterball
- Creative Director
  
  SPRNKLS
  
  Jul 2011 - Present (13 years 4 months)
  
  Designer and Creative Director on a variety of passion projects.
  Focused on digital ecosystem creation, digital campaigns and content for music artists and other creative industries.
- Associate Creative Director
  
  Designkitchen
  
  Nov 2009 - Present (15 years)
- Senior Art Director
  
  WHITTMANHART Interactive
  
  Apr 2008 - Nov 2009 (1 year 7 months)
  
  Senior Art director on Harley Davidson.
  Responsible for multiple digital campaigns, lead Art Director on 08, 09 Model year experiences.
- Art Director
  
  Critical Mass
  
  Dec 2007 - Apr 2008 (4 months)
  
  Lead designer for the Pampers village. A stand alone social community for new parents.
- Art Director
  
  JWT
  
  Jan 2007 - Dec 2007 (11 months)
- Art Director
  
  RMG Connect / Chicago
  
  Jan 2007 - Dec 2007 (11 months)
  
  Art director on a variety of clients including, Sears, Western Union, Nestle, and Illinois Borough of Tourism
- Art Director
  
  J&M Advertising
  
  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007 (2 years)
  
  Senior creative for a multitude of regional clients. Responsible for full campaigns for all of the areas sports teams.
- AdJunct Design Professor
  
  Kendall College of Art and Design
  
  Jan 2006 - Dec 2006 (11 months)
  
  • Instruct first and second year students in Illustrator, Indesign, and Acrobat.
  
  • Teach and enforce good foundation design principles and proper concept development
- Graphic Designer
  
  Shape Corporation
  
  Oct 2002 - Nov 2004 (2 years 1 month)
Awards

WebAward in multiple categories 2007-2013

One Show Finalist 2012

ADDY Awards 2006

ADDY Awards 2004

ADDY Awards 2002

Siggraph Interactive Design Showcase 1999
Skills
Elsewhere on the Web
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@stewartc, member since 2007
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Chris Stewart

Tenure Track Faculty

Lead UX Designer for Social Impact Design Agency (F/T, Remote)