Chris Sims

Graphic Design

Boise, ID, USA

Work 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,