Charlie Padgett
Illustrator, Animator, Art Director, Designer, Storyteller
Bordeaux, France“Imagination is more important than knowledge." Albert Einstein
With over 15 years of experience as an artist, I know how to tell stories in a unique and clear visual voice that resonates with the audience.
I am available for freelance as an illustrator, graphic designer or for any motion graphic needs.
Send me an email and we can set up a time to talk about how we can work together to bring your ideas to life. charlie@charliepadgett.com
With over 15 years of experience as an artist, I know how to tell stories in a unique and clear visual voice that resonates with the audience.
I am available for freelance as an illustrator, graphic designer or for any motion graphic needs.
Send me an email and we can set up a time to talk about how we can work together to bring your ideas to life. charlie@charliepadgett.com
Work Experience
Charlie Padgett Illustration & Design
Illustrator & designer
Freelance illustration, design and content creation. Specializing in concept art, editorial illustration and character design.
January 2012
- Present
Bordeaux, France
Curiosity Advertising
Creative Director
As Creative Director, I managed a creative team in developing fully integrated advertising campaigns which included social media platforms, branded content (games, apps and short films), website development, as well as working in traditional outlets such as TV, print, outdoor and packaging.
I also managed and enabled a talented team of creatives, programmers and production artists to deliver effective and award winning work for our clients.
The list of clients I worked with at Curiosity includes: Mentos, Airheads, Xtremes, Cincinnati Bell, Made in Nature, Boys Scouts of America, SunnyD, LasikPlus and Cincinnati Insurance.
I also managed and enabled a talented team of creatives, programmers and production artists to deliver effective and award winning work for our clients.
The list of clients I worked with at Curiosity includes: Mentos, Airheads, Xtremes, Cincinnati Bell, Made in Nature, Boys Scouts of America, SunnyD, LasikPlus and Cincinnati Insurance.
January 2010
- March 2012
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
WonderGroup
Associate Creative Director
As Associate Creative Director/Sr.Art Director I developed national advertising campaigns, including TV, online, print, outdoor, packaging, viral and interactive projects. I also helped manage a team of 5 junior creatives and 2 production artists.
The list of clients I worked with at WonderGroup includes: Hasbro Toys, Airheads, Evenflo, Activision, Happen Inc., Humongous Games,Brown Jordan, Cincinnati Bell, Topps Cards, The Cincinnati Zoo and Nintendo.
The list of clients I worked with at WonderGroup includes: Hasbro Toys, Airheads, Evenflo, Activision, Happen Inc., Humongous Games,Brown Jordan, Cincinnati Bell, Topps Cards, The Cincinnati Zoo and Nintendo.
May 2003
- March 2009
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Barefoot-Proximity
Sr. Art Director
As an Art Director/Designer I developed national advertising campaigns, including print,outdoor, TV, direct to consumer mailers and brochures, point-of-purchase, sales materials, brand identity and packaging.
The list of clients I worked with while at Barefoot includes: P&G, Juvian, The Newport Aquarium, Mentos,Enjoy The Arts, The Maisonette Group,The Sierra Club, Planet Feedback and The Public Library of Cincinnati.
The list of clients I worked with while at Barefoot includes: P&G, Juvian, The Newport Aquarium, Mentos,Enjoy The Arts, The Maisonette Group,The Sierra Club, Planet Feedback and The Public Library of Cincinnati.
August 1998
- June 2003
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Brazos Sportswear
Senior Designer/Illustrator
April 1994
- August 1998
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Education
Cincinnati Academy Of Design
September 1991
- June 1993
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Northern Kentucky University
Studied film editing, creative writing and illustration.
August 1989
- May 1991
Highland Heights, Kentucky, United States
Languages
French (Conversational),
Italian (Beginner),
Awards
American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards
Multiple local and national awards
Effie Awards - Effie Worldwide
Multiple awards
Independent Book Publishers
Bronze Medal - Children’s Illustrated ebook
2014
Communication Arts
illustration/animation award of excellence
2022
Association Of Illustrators
World Illustration Awards - Multiple awards
American Illustration
American Illustration Awards - Ai38 , Ai41
Skills
Adobe Illustrator,
After Effects,
Animation,
Art Direction,
Book Illustration,
Character Design,
Concept Art,
Conceptual Illustration,
Conceptual Thinking,
Creative Content,
Creative Direction,
Digital Art,
Drawing,
Editorial Illustration,
Fine Art,
Graphic Design,
Illustration,
Indesign,
Music Videos,
Musician,
Painting,
Photoshop,
Social Media,
Storytelling,