I’m Christos, an award-winning art director with a background in editorial design, photography direction and visual storytelling.

Over the past 25 years, I’ve created work for brands including United Airlines, American Airlines, Eurostar and Amtrak. I’ve led designers and photo editors, collaborating with editorial teams, photographers, illustrators and clients to bring publications and campaigns from initial concept to delivery.

I enjoy shaping the whole story: developing an idea, finding the right visual approach and bringing the details together through typography, imagery and layout. My experience combines hands-on design with creative leadership, commissioning, shoot direction and managing budgets and production.

Today, my freelance work spans editorial, branding, websites and social content. I’m interested in art direction roles and freelance collaborations where I can bring strong visual ideas, thoughtful design and an experienced creative eye.

Have a project in mind? I’d love to hear from you. Get in touch at channides23@gmail.com

Selected Awards & Recognition

Society of Publications of Designers — 2018
Finalist and Merit Awards

Communicator Awards — 2016
Gold Award

Society of Publications of Designers — 2015
Merit Awards

Content Council Pearl Awards — 2015
Gold Award

Society of Publications of Designers — 2014
Silver Medal, Finalist and Merit Awards

Content Marketing Awards — 2014
Gold Award

Press

Featured on page A1 of the New York Times — May 2015
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