Hey There!
As a seasoned Creative Lead with over two decades of experience, I specialize in crafting innovative and impactful visual solutions across a wide range of media. From large-scale video walls to intricate typography, I excel at bringing unique concepts to life. My expertise spans motion design, digital design, 2D-3D rendering, video production, and more.
I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with designers, directors, and clients to deliver exceptional results. Whether you need a narrative concept, artistic direction, or post-production support, I'm equipped to lead your project from start to finish. My passion for exploring new technologies and pushing creative boundaries ensures that every project is fresh and engaging.
Contact me:
Email / Mobile / LinkedIn:
heychad@chadwixom.com
425.351.9626 (text preferred)
What I do:
Clean slate | Stunning designs:
I craft work from a blank slate or spec that seamlessly resonates and translates into diverse executions for nearly any media.
Creative Direction & Design | Visual idea factory:
I direct and create visuals, do the research, and stir alchemy into stunning designs and stories that leave lasting impressions.
Client engagement | Content studio strategy:
From concept to execution within a campaign, brand identity, marketing or narratives; visual content meets imagination with deep design experience.
Pipeline:
Graphic & Motion Design:
Sketching (digital or manual), Adobe Photoshop - Adobe Illustrator - After Effects - Premiere - Audition/Ableton - Cinema 4D
Presentations:
InDesign, Adobe PDF, Powerpoint, Keynote, Figma, Canva
Artificial Intelligence for Art Direction:
(Midjourney (strongly preferred), DALL-E, Claude 3.5, Notion)
Roles:
Creative Researcher & Practitioner:
I leverage my clever and unique creative research methods to unearth insight and spark ideas for impactful design and presentation. I typically remain a media-agnostic one-person creative lab excelling in pre-production, design, and post-production (multimedia, digital). I lead complex projects from kickoff to delivery collaborating with partners when needed.
Presentation Designer & Presenter:
I engage audiences with creative pitches & collaborate to set the stage for impactful storytelling.
Partner Collaborator:
I build impactful work with diverse teams (account managers, producers, creatives) across many disciplines.
Design Lead:
I cultivate talent, mentor creatives, and collaborate with diverse teams to deliver impactful work.
2D-3D Artist:
I have global creative experience as a concept and production artist with skills in: motion design, graphics, animation, UX/UI, rendering 3D, and more.
Brands / Categories:
My work exists as boards, renders, pitches, presentations, projects, editorial-directed videos, and case studies archived with clients and partners that span many years of working in multidisciplinary roles as a generalist/specialist. The work integrates the following categories:
TECHNOLOGY / SCIENCES: Boeing/NASA, Amazon, Tableau, Brocade (Broadcom), Microsoft Hololens, Microsoft Azure, Doc Life Films.
ENTERTAINMENT: Disney, Universal, Sony, New Line Cinema, Dreamworks, Columbia Pictures/Apatow, Showtime/HBO
ENTERTAINMENT: Disney, Universal, Sony, New Line Cinema, Dreamworks, Columbia Pictures/Apatow, Showtime/HBO
RETAIL / SERVICES: Walmart, The Microsoft Store, Rite Aid, Microsoft Answer Desk, UPS, Amazon AWS, Bing, T-Mobile, HP, CDW
SPORTS: NBA, Xbox Sports (MLB, EA, Madden NFL, NBA), NASCAR, Metlife Stadium (Jets/Giants), USTA/ESPN
HEALTH & BEAUTY: Amazon Style, Walmart CYB, BCBGeneration, 1-800 CONTACTS
AUTOMOTIVE: Volkswagon, Chevy, BF Goodrich
CONSUMER GOODS: Ann Sacks Titles, Nike, Puma, Samsung, Microsoft Surface, Aéropostale
CYBER SECURITY: Microsoft, Goldcorp, MARS Drinks, F5 Networks, Amazon
BEVERAGE / FOOD: Wendy's, Heineken, Coca-Cola, Cool Whip, TGIF, Athena
FINANCIAL / INSURANCE / RETIREMENT: Suntrust, Sunlife, Citi Bank, Mastercard, AMEX, Bloomberg, LyondellBasell, Geico
TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY: Disneyland, Moxy Hotels, Priceline, Bing
OTHER: KIMAD (brand apparel), Narvona (3D cannabis package renders), Alex Ball Presents (title designs), Maritime Training Services (explainer videos), NanoLumens (LED experiential design), RunPee (social banners)