Chris Charles is a creative leader passionate about purposeful design and visual storytelling.
A summa cum laude graduate of the University of Houston, he holds a BFA in Graphic Communications. His experience spans print, digital, and environmental design. His work has been awarded by AIGA Houston, featured in HOW magazine, and selected for juried exhibitions. He brings a sharp eye, steady leadership, and a collaborative approach to every project.
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Career Overview:
Chris has built a diverse career across boutique studios, agencies, and in-house creative teams. He began at PH Design Shop, where he worked across branding, print, and identity design. At Norton Creative, he served as Art Director, specializing in branding, menu systems, and photography direction within the hospitality industry.
He now leads the Creative Digital Studio at Drunk Elephant as Executive Director, overseeing a team of designers and shaping digital campaigns, email and e-commerce design, and product launch assets for global markets. His role blends strategic leadership with hands-on art direction across photography, video, styling, and set production.
SELECT CLIENTS:
Beauty & Wellness
Drunk Elephant
Education & Institutions
Rice University
University of Houston,
Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture
Editorial & Media
Cite Magazine
Downtown Magazine, Houston
Hospitality & Food
Buffalo Wild Wings
Sonic Drive-In
Au Bon Pain
Bob Evans
Corner Bakery
Benjy’s
Local Foods
Dish Society
Crave Cupcakes
Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Joe’s Crab Shack
TGI Fridays