Chris Maze Email & Phone Number

Chula Vista, CA, US

Greater San Diego Area

• Specializing in brand development, visual storytelling, and design, my freelance business empowers clients to create memorable, standout brands. Additionally, I manage an online art shop serving a global community of.
• Designed award-winning posters, brands, and logos, enhancing recognition and acclaim for clients and businesses alike.
• Developed brands from inception, driving heightened awareness and recognition among target audiences and securing strong market positioning.
• Partnered with renowned brands like Levi’s and Zumiez to execute campaigns that amplified nationwide awareness for social causes.
• Grew an online art shop by over tenfold in five years, effectively reaching and engaging a worldwide art community.

San Diego, California, United States

• As the Creative Director of Brand, I led cross-functional teams to produce impactful, high-quality work that drove client satisfaction and business growth. My role encompassed everything from strategic direction to.
• Led and mentored a team of brand designers, strategists, and a copywriter to foster a positive work environment and enhance team skills, resulting in exceptional client work.
• Oversaw all aspects of brand development, including strategy, messaging, design, and in-house marketing, consistently delivering high-quality content for multifamily and senior living brands. This approach drove.
• Spearheaded the merger of LeaseLabs and G5 creative departments, unifying 30+ employees into RealPage’s G5 Creative Studio and created a streamlined, solutions-oriented department for RealPage’s diverse clientele.
• Implemented strategies to optimize processes and elevate brand offerings, achieving a 50% reduction in project turnaround time and boosting client satisfaction and revenue growth.

Greater San Diego Area

• As the Art Director, I adopted a comprehensive approach to creative direction, brand development, and team leadership.
• Directed comprehensive design processes, overseeing in-house marketing and branding initiatives to ensure seamless departmental operations and enhance overall efficiency.
• Played a pivotal role in scaling the LeaseLabs brand post-acquisition by RealPage, leading the rebranding of its messaging, logo, and visual identity, which significantly strengthened market presence and brand.
• Developed over 50 distinctive brands and identities for multifamily clients, contributing to increased market visibility and client satisfaction, which led to repeat business with our diverse clientele.
• Implemented initiatives that enhanced company morale, fostered a positive culture, and improved communication channels across teams.

Greater San Diego Area

• As the Associate Art Director, I played a vital role in ensuring the successful execution of design and branding projects, contributing to enhanced project efficiency and timely delivery. My focus on communication and.
• Assisted the Art Director in all phases of design, in-house marketing, and branding, ensuring successful project completion that contributed to high client satisfaction.
• Monitored work through all stages of pre-production and production, facilitating solutions to issues that arose, resulting in a more streamlined process and reduced production delays.
• Supported the Art Director by regularly communicating content and quality expectations to both the design team and leadership, which improved team performance and collaboration.
• Served as the group lead in the absence of the Art Director, mentoring and reviewing the design team's work to foster improvement, contributing to a notable increase in the team's overall creative output.

Greater San Diego Area

• As a Senior Graphic Designer for LeaseLabs, I collaborated closely with the Art Director and fellow designers to ensure the successful translation of graphic requests into final artwork. My contributions included.
• Collaborated with the Art Director and graphic designers to translate graphic requests into final artwork, resulting in consistently high-quality deliverables that met client expectations.
• Mentored and supported junior designers, fostering their development and enhancing the overall skill set of the design team, which led to improved project outcomes and team cohesion.
• Successfully navigated the demands of fast-paced production work while adhering to brand requirements, creating innovative design solutions that resonated within multifamily and senior living industries.
• Documented and organized visual assets while managing multiple projects simultaneously, contributing to a more efficient workflow and better resource allocation.
• Worked efficiently and independently to meet job specifications, ensuring timely project delivery and enhancing client satisfaction.

Greater San Diego Area

• I spearheaded graphic design initiatives that played a pivotal role in enhancing internal brand development and marketing efforts. My leadership and collaboration with both in-house and freelance teams contributed to.
• Led a team of graphic designers, partnering on brand development, internal marketing, and promotional materials to bolster sales for the company and its partners.
• Effectively guided multiple teams of over 15 freelance designers in producing annual 3,000+ page catalogs, resulting in consistent year-over-year revenue growth for the company.
• Created and executed quarterly comic books for our internal marketing, accompanied by relevant social media content, driving millions of dollars in sales.
• Oversaw photo and video shoots for products, guaranteeing the production of high-quality visuals for marketing and promotional materials.

San Diego, California

• As a Graphic Designer, I was responsible for designing and producing a diverse range of core direct mail items and promotional materials, ensuring they effectively communicated brand messaging and engaged our.
• Designed and produced a variety of promotional pieces, including company catalogs, product guides, brochures, and similar items.
• Conceptualized and executed innovative ideas for brand development, focusing on the overall look and feel, template layout, and shopability of promotional items, resulting in cohesive branding and a stronger market.

Greater San Diego Area

• As a Production Artist at VitroRobertson (now known as Vitro), I played a crucial part in assisting design teams and producing a diverse range of graphics, including print, packaging, advertising, and digital.
• Was a primary member of the ASICS account, creating campaigns and marketing material for catalogs, magazines, commercials, OOH displays, in-store displays, and events, which led to increased awareness for the ASICS.
• Produced and brought to life collateral and advertising for the 2008 39th Annual ING New York City Marathon with ASICS.
• Supported my peers and helped develop marketing and advertising campaigns for Newcastle Brown Ale, Pei Wei, Taylor Guitars, and Yamaha.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Graphic Design

Associate'S Degree, Transfer Studies