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RESUME

SUMMARY

Creative professional with over 22 years in art direction, graphic design, and digital artistry. Skilled in developing compelling corporate marketing and branding materials across digital and traditional platforms. Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, UI/UX design, and collaborating with marketing teams to execute high-impact creative strategies.​

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EXPERIENCE

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Lead Art Director & Digital Artist
Tag Advertising, Calgary, AB
Jan 2016 - Jan 2024

  • Directed corporate marketing, digital ads, and interactive media creation.

  • Led brainstorming and concept development sessions, enhancing creative processes.

  • Managed organized project files, ensuring effective stakeholder communication.

 

Senior Art Director & Digital Artist
Adfarm, Calgary, AB
May 2014 - Jan 2016

  • Developed and executed creative campaigns for print, TV, and digital, specializing in the agricultural sector.

 

Senior Creative/Art Director & Digital Artist
Robots & Pencils, Calgary, AB
Oct 2012 - Mar 2014

  • Spearheaded UI/UX design for mobile apps and games, collaborating with development teams to create seamless experiences.

 

Senior Art Director
Merlin Edge, Calgary, AB
Nov 2011 - Oct 2012

  • Managed creative, graphic, and motion design projects for oil and gas industry clients.

 

Creative Director/Senior Art Director
Casazegers S.A., Santiago, Chile

Dec 2006 - Sept 2007

  • Oversaw branding and creative design for TV, print, and digital, working with clients like Petrizzio Laboratory and Oriflame Chile.

 

Head of Art Direction
DDB Chile, Santiago, Chile

Apr 2000 - Nov 2006

  • Led creative and art direction for clients such as McDonald's, Phillips, Clorox, and Suzuki across South America.

 

EDUCATION
Institute Profesional Providencia (IPP), Santiago, Chile
UNIACC, Santiago, Chile.
Bachelor’s degree in Professional Graphic Design and Advertising (1996).

 

SKILLS
Technical Skills: Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, XD, Figma), UI/UX Design, Web Design, Digital & Print Production
Soft Skills: Team Leadership, Strategic Storytelling, Communication,

Detail-Oriented Organization.
 

LANGUAGES

Fluent in English and Spanish.

 

HOBBIES 
Motorcycling, Art (Painting), DIY Projects.

 

AWARDS
Recognitions include Achap, New York Festivals, FIAP, and Cannes.

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REFERENCES
Available upon request.

LOCATION

Sage Valley, NW,

Calgary, AB, Canada,

T3R 0R1

Contact

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+1-403-796-4754

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©2018 by Christian Strich. Creative, Senior Art Director, Digital Artist, Graphic Designer.

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