Experience

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  Chris Bernay Studio

  • California, United States

  • Senior Creative Director & Principal Designer

    • Jan 2010 - Present
    • California, United States

    Creative director and lead designer focusing in brand strategy and visual identity design, packaging solutions, and UI/UX design among other services, operating both autonomously as a solo designer and collaboratively by assembling tailored teams for the execution of large-scale projects. Additionally, I offer consulting services to agencies seeking strategic guidance and innovative design.Brands: AdRoll, Puma, Fiat, Glorious Gaming, Dirtybird, Marlboro, PuraFrutta, upon others.Agencies: Leo Burnett, WHM Creatives (USA), Antiestatico (Spain), majadmA (Mexico), upon others.

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  Glorious

  • Dallas, Texas, United States

  • Senior Creative Director & Principal Designer

    • Oct 2018 - Sep 2023
    • Dallas, Texas, United States

    Overseeing all design-related endeavors encompassing branding, packaging, marketing initiatives, web development, and color design for product development. This role involves the management of both in-house and outsourced talents, including graphic designers, UI/UX designers, packaging designers, 3D artists, illustrators, and various other professionals.

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  Dirtybird

  • Los Angeles, California, United States

  • Senior Creative Director & Principal Designer for Live Events

    • Jan 2018 - May 2020
    • Los Angeles, California, United States

    Independent art director and principal designer for both the Dirtybird Campout Music Festival and Dirtybird BBQ Music Festival across numerous editions, I spearheaded a team of creatives dedicated to enhancing visual identity, executing marketing initiatives, designing clothing and merchandise, and overseeing the comprehensive redesign of the Dirtybird Records logotype.

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  Duo

  • Minnesota, United States

  • Co-Founder, Creative Director & Principal Designer

    • Apr 2016 - Apr 2020
    • Minnesota, United States

    Creative director and principal designer at this collaborative venture dedicated to crafting branding and UI/UX solutions within the Ethereum blockchain ecosystem.

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  Leo Burnett

  • Buenos Aires

  • Regional Creative Director & Design Director

    • Apr 2007 - Dec 2009
    • Buenos Aires

    As the leader of the design team, I oversee accounts for prominent brands such as Procter & Gamble, Diageo, Fiat, and Pepsi. Additionally, I serve as the Creative Director for Marlboro in Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, and Peru. My role involves developing innovative consumer engagement strategies and spearheading both above-the-line (ATL) and below-the-line (BTL) campaigns tailored to local markets. I have amassed significant expertise in areas such as direct marketing, online and digital marketing, point-of-sale (POS) initiatives, and event management.

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  D-Mode Magazine

  • Buenos Aires

  • Art Director & Chief in Design

    • Jul 2003 - Apr 2007
    • Buenos Aires

    For a span of at least 15 years, D-Mode stood as a beacon of inspiration and trendsetting in the Argentine magazine landscape. During this time, I held the esteemed positions of Art Director and Chief in Design, contributing to nearly 40 editions. As a key member of the leadership team, I played an integral role in shaping editorial strategy, overseeing projects for prominent fashion and clothing brands such as Nike, Levi’s, and Miss Sixty. Additionally, my responsibilities extended to coordinating photography productions, organizing press events, and directing the advertising department for the South American Music Conference.

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  Bridger Conway

  • Buenos Aires

  • Graphic Designer

    • Jul 2002 - Jul 2003
    • Buenos Aires

    My initiation into the graphic design and advertising realm began at Bridger Conway, a prominent studio and agency based in Buenos Aires, with additional offices in Miami and New York City. As a member of the Miami team stationed in Argentina, I was involved in crafting designs tailored for the music and nightclub scene in Miami. Our scope of work encompassed print materials, branding initiatives, and identity designs for renowned events and entities including Ultra Festival, Winter Music Festival, Crobar, and Basswalk Records.