- CHAD HANGEN :: AD/CD
Hi. I'm a creative. No matter the medium, category, or client, I aim to create work that sells and wins. I've created and lead work that has won business, the favor of clients, and a handful of recognition along the way. And most importantly, I've been fortunate to learn from and collaborate with some of the most talented creatives at the more notable agencies in New York, Chicago, Atlanta and Denver. Art Direction, design, photography, playing drums? It's all part of what I like to do. After all, I create.
:: EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE ART DIRECTOR / CD
Denver, CO + Anywhere
ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
OneTen AGENCY/DISH, Denver, CO
2022 - 2023
DISH, ESPN, Sling
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
FOCUS BRANDS, Atlanta, GA
2021 - 2022
Creative lead for Moe's Southwest Grill
FREELANCE CREATIVE DIRECTOR | ART DIRECTOR
2020-2021
Scout, EY, Gather.tv
MELT, Atlanta, GA
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
2016 - 2020
Aflac, Coca-Cola, Core Power, Holiday Inn Express, Gildan, Powerade, Mercedes-Benz
FREELANCE ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
CRITICAL MASS, Chicago, IL
2016
Nissan, Trip Advisor, Tostitos, Fruit Shoot
MARC USA, Chicago, IL
ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
2014 – 2016
International Trucks, Trusted Choice Insurance, DePaul University, True Value Hardware, Sta-Bil, Gold Eagle, Firehouse Subs
FREELANCE ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
LEO BURNETT, MARC USA, RAZORFISH Chicago, IL
2010-2013
PM, Samsung, Rana Pasta, True Value, Blackberry, Kellogg’s, Cheez-it, Payless ShoeSource
HAVAS, Chicago, IL
SR. ART DIRECTOR
2007 – 2010
Citi, Barilla Pasta, Sprint, Kraft, Bud Light, Fleet Naturals
FREELANCE ART DIRECTOR, New York, NY and Chicago, IL
DraftFCB, Margeotes Fertitta Powell, G2, Euro RSCG Life
2005 – 2007
Hilton, Sapporo, LP Building Products, Lucky Strike
CLINE DAVIS MANN, New York, NY
SR. ART DIRECTOR
2004
Pfizer, PPA.org
NORTH CASTLE, Stamford, CT
ART DIRECTOR
2002 – 2004
Ice Breakers Mints, Pemmican, Boom Fitness, Dymo
HAMPEL/STEPHANIDES, New York, NY
Art Director
2001 – 2002
Court TV, Aer Lingus, Castrol Motor Oil
:: EDUCATION
The Creative Circus, Atlanta, GA
Art Direction
University of Georgia, Athens, GA
BFA, Graphic Design
:: RECOGNITION
Archive
Chicago Addy
Atlanta Addy
Effie
One Show Showcase
Ads of the World
Show South
Graphic Design: USA Annual