Chris Sims
Graphic Design
Boise, ID, USAWork Experience
BLDD Architects
Environmental Branding + Graphic Design
environmental branding + graphic design + marketing + community engagement
May 2015
- Present
Illinois, United States
Apostolic Life
Director of Worship & Creative Arts
Oversee all creative output for the organization including marketing, event planning, print & web design, music, theater and tech. Manage, train and schedule team of 50+ volunteers.
2008
- May 2016
Illinois, United States
Horizon Hobby, Inc
Senior Graphic Design Lead
Responsible for branding, advertising, packaging and other marketing collateral for multiple brands within the parent company. Art directed and led teams on multiple projects. Mentored junior designers.
October 2004
- September 2013
Champaign, Illinois, United States
Education
Parkland College
2000
- 2004
Champaign, Illinois, United States
Awards
Graphic Design USA
American Graphic Design Award: ZP Engines Packaging
2012
Graphic Design USA
American Graphic Design Award: ZP Engines Website
2012
Graphic Design USA
American Inhouse Design Award: Vaterra Website
2013
Graphic Design USA
American Inhouse Design Award: Vaterra Identity
2013
Graphic Design USA
American Inhouse Design Award: Horizon Air Meet Website
2013
Graphic Design USA
American Inhouse Design Award: Horizon Air Meet Identity
2013
Skills
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe InDesign,
Photo Manipulation,
Typography,
Adobe Photoshop,
Art Direction,
Communication,
Concepting,
Creative Direction,
Presentation,