CHRIS HART
Bentonville,AR
Summary
With over 30 years of experience, I offer extensive expertise in graphic design and comprehensive image solutions for online, print, and video platforms. Throughout my career, I have worked with diverse clients, including top corporate brands, local businesses, government institutions, and non-profits. Notably, I have collaborated with renowned organizations such as Walmart, Sam's Club, Southwestern Energy, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Cabela's, LULAC, Hugg & Hall, University of Arkansas, Tyson Foods, The United Way, The Walton Family Foundation, Head Start, and the cities of Fayetteville, Austin, and Minneapolis.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Director
Hartworks Creative
01.2004 - Current
- Specializing in creating innovative and original design solutions for campaigns and product promotions, both online and traditional, catering to B2B, public relations, consumer marketing, advertising, corporate communications, and non-profits
- Elevated a variety of company and business reputations through consistent delivery of high-quality creative content.
- Monitored industry trends to keep creative materials fresh and engaging
- Built strong relationships with clients, leading to long-term partnerships and repeat business opportunities.
- Developed high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion
- Collaborated with clients to understand their brand identity and deliver compelling creative solutions.
Creative Designer
Mahco Outdoors
12.2013 - 06.2024
- As the lead designer, I have played a key role in the development and design of outdoor lifestyle equipment and apparel
- This has involved product CAD design, prototype approvals
- My responsibilities cover a wide range of areas, including managing both online and traditional print strategies, establishing brand guidelines, designing packaging, product catalogs, PDQs (Product Display Units), POP (Point of Purchase) displays, and hands-on photography and post-production
- Our primary customers included Walmart, Sam's Club, Dick's Sporting Goods and Academy among many others
- Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate fresh ideas for upcoming campaigns or projects
- Determined size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy to develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, catalogs and internet websites
- Utilized expertise and current best practices to verify quality of images, content and brand compliance.
- Managed large volume of projects and met all deadlines through exceptional organizational and time management skills
Senior Designer
Mitchell Communications
01.2009 - 01.2011
- This role encompasses a broad spectrum of Public Relations, Communications, and visual design solutions for print, video, and other user experience platforms, aimed at marketing, advertising, and training
- Created engaging presentations showcasing design work for client pitches, winning numerous high-value contracts for the company.
- Evaluated project scope and development schedule, and collaborated closely with project owners to establish parameters
- Organized digital assets library used by internal staff members by implementing proper naming conventions and categorization
- Incorporated design changes based on feedback from project teams
- Designed visually appealing marketing materials that resulted in increased brand recognition
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict attention to detail and adherence to deadlines
- Enhanced user experience by incorporating intuitive design elements and user-friendly interfaces
Creative Director
Tyson Foods, Inc.
03.1994 - 12.2009
- As the Communications Department Creative Director, I led all internal and external communications across online, print, broadcast, video, and traditional media for media relations, advertising, retail marketing, public relations, government relations and team member communications
- Supporting the executive and divisional branches, including the Chairman & CEO, I managed all design-related communication activities for the organization on behalf of the Communications Department
- I grew a team of seven direct design reports and fifteen multi-disciplinary indirect creative reports
- Developed high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion
- Managed campaigns with specific focuses in order to meet customer needs and creative visions.
- Mentored and trained junior designers to help enhance skills and capabilities
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and seamless execution
- Elevated company reputation through consistent delivery of high-quality creative content.
- Monitored industry trends to keep creative materials fresh and engaging
Art Director
Advertising Specialties of Tulsa
09.1992 - 12.1994
- Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
- Maximized project efficiency with meticulous attention to deadlines, budget constraints, and client expectations
- Developed memorable event branding materials, contributing to successful trade shows and conferences experiences.
- Made collateral to support various marketing campaigns and visually communicate concepts
Education
Bachelor of Art -
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK01.1992
Associate of Arts - Theatre
Rogers State University
Claremore, OK05-1988
High School Diploma -
Tulsa Technology Center
Tulsa, OK05-1986
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- Premiere
- Acrobat
- Microsoft suite
- Creative Direction
- Art Direction
- Graphic design
- CAD renderings
- Logo design
- Video editing
- Post photography editing
- Logo design
- Photography
- AI experience
- Branding
Awards
1st place national campaign award from United Way Corporate Addy awards
Timeline
Creative Designer
Mahco Outdoors
12.2013 - 06.2024
Senior Designer
Mitchell Communications
01.2009 - 01.2011
Creative Director
Hartworks Creative
01.2004 - Current
Creative Director
Tyson Foods, Inc.
03.1994 - 12.2009
Art Director
Advertising Specialties of Tulsa
09.1992 - 12.1994
Bachelor of Art -
Oklahoma State University
Associate of Arts - Theatre
Rogers State University
High School Diploma -
Tulsa Technology Center
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