Bike

Dive

Creative Agencies

Fashion

Lifestyle

Music

Outdoor

Skate

Snow

Streetwear

Surf

Swim

Triathlon

Wake

Yoga

Health & Fitness

Writing music

Family

Beach

Movies

Personal development

Writing poetry

Writing short stories

Self actualization

Crashing wimbledon every year

Tiktok

Creating youtube vids

Laughing (a lot)

Creative Lead/Designer

ChrisFava.com

"The undeniable fact with Chris is you can teach folks a program or even an industry but not to be 10 years ahead of their time. That’s invaluable and that’s Chris. He’s one of the world changers."
John Paul deJoria, Self-Made Billionaire and Owner of Paul Mitchell

Heyo...

I’m a conceptual, driven and extremely versatile AD/Designer with an eclectic visual vocabulary and a playful sense of humor. I’m good at what I do and I love sharing that with others. 

I’ve directed/designed 360 campaigns, led in-house and client presentations and have won numerous accounts for start ups to billion dollar companies. I’ve developed original content working with designers, marketing departments, vendors, executives and superstars. My recent, unique experience at Wimbledon has given me the opportunity to creatively produce under the most intense situations for millions - pressure not present in office-life. And each time I raised the bar. Which always is my goal.

My path is unique. I've taken time off to travel and discover other cultures and areas of design which has given me a new perspective and fresh angles. In 2013 I traveled around the world to get back to who I was (I thought) but in reality I found out who I wanted to be. Those experiences have only made me a better leader, designer and human.

I have over 10 years experience of lead design and art direction at a senior level. As well as teaching Graphic Design at SMC for 4 years (also known as the 4 hour comedy hour). I would like to work for a company that has a good heart, helps others and wants to have fun while producing great work. In return I’ll bring creativity, grit, empathy, laughs, and a passion to grow every day. 



"Don't be afraid of being different, be afraid of being like everyone else." 

Branding, 360 campaigns, product/model shoots, art direction, logos, typography, layout, social media, packaging, trend research and inspiration boards. Notables: packaging for SEPHORA, JACK BLACK and displays, apparel graphics, and retail layout for POSEIDON STAND UP PADDLE. 

Plus Video Storyboarding and Production using After Effects, Premiere Pro and Procreate for storytelling on TikTok, Youtube and instagram.

I live to create whether it's on paper or in life... add in my love for questioning the accepted norms and voila this project was born.

A 360 brand campaign, using guerrilla marketing, that’s created a media frenzy each year at Wimbledon. I've been interviewed by CNN, ESPN, BBC, WIMBLEDON, GOOD MORNING BRITAIN and many more with a behind-the-scenes feature on the Tennis Channel in 2019. My designs were inducted into the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum in 2016, 2018 and 2019 alongside Serena Williams and Roger Federer. I’ve mastered the art of disruption/buzz and handled the pressure on the world’s stage while engaging millions of views each year. Concept through production, model shoots, illustration, photography, social media and video production. Super fun slash life altering!

Lead Designer

Creative lead responsible for brand/story of organic food online start-up including web experience, social media, packaging and all collateral.

Art Director + Designer

Helped start this fresh, tongue-in-cheek toilet paper company. Conceptualized, managed and designed the identity, packaging, ads, website and social media campaigns.


Art Directo + Designer

Led project initiatives across all stages of the process: from pitch to final deliverable. Designed and art directed print and web campaigns, new product launches, packaging, POP, collateral and model shoots. Ideas were often blown out to large scale events and multi media platforms. Managed and inspired the creative department to implement ‘look and feels’ for entire seasons. Educated designers on different printing processes, approved artwork, went on press checks, formed relationships with printers, vendors and clients. Interviewed and hired designers. Won numerous design awards. Promoted to Sr. AD within a year. Weeeeee.


Senior Art Director

From 2010-2012 I headed Paul Mitchell's large scale, Las Vegas event working with 3rd party vendors to create various 3D spaces. Led the creative ranging from the invites to large scale artwork and environmental graphics. Collaborated across all internal and external teams, including executive, marketing, and product teams.

Creative Lead

Taught Introduction to Graphic Design Studio. Planned and organized 4-hour weekly classes (aka The 4 Hour Comedy Hour :D), inspiring and motivating students to push beyond their limits in a super fun environment.


Adjunct Instructor

Designed apparel graphics for several lines including fits.

Apparel Graphic Designer

Led the art department, set schedules, meetings, photo shoots. Designed everything from collateral to 3D environments at trade shows. Was integral in bringing the company from obscurity to award-winning status. Invented and re-invented the Blik identity system while designing various print and web projects for clients. Won accounts for The Eames Estate, Urban Outfitters and The Keith Haring Estate. Work was featured in The NY Times, Metropolis, Design Life Now, The LA Times and ID Magazine.


Lead Graphic Designer

Find out detailed information about Chris Fava, Creative Lead/Designer in Venice, CA

Chris Fava: Creative Lead/Designer in Venice, CA

Chris Fava

Chris Fava Creative

Wimbledon

Organic Rabbit

The Daily Duty

Paul Mitchell

The Gathering - A Paul Mitchell event

Santa Monica College

Asics

Blik Surface Graphics

Philadelphia University