Creative Director • Brand Storyteller • Visual Strategist

Christopher Blackwell is a seasoned creative leader with over a decade of experience shaping compelling brand experiences across fashion, lifestyle, and consumer platforms. As the founder and principal of Chris Blackwell Studio, he partners with national brands and cultural institutions to elevate visual identity, strategic design, and storytelling across every touchpoint. His work spans art direction, brand campaigns, and integrated visual systems for clients including PVH (Calvin Klein & TOMMY HILFIGER), The Honest Company, Dermstore, Below 60, OSĒA, and Amazon Fashion.

With a keen eye for design and a strategic approach to brand building, Christopher blends creative vision with thoughtful execution.
He holds an influential role as Senior Creative Director at Hearst, where he leads editorial and visual creative teams in crafting breakthrough content and design solutions. His leadership is grounded in collaboration, curiosity, and the belief that great creative work drives meaningful connections between brands and people.

Christopher’s portfolio reflects a versatile practice—balancing art direction, photography, and experiential design to help brands articulate their purpose and engage audiences with clarity and impact. Whether defining a visual direction for a heritage fashion brand or crafting narrative-driven creative campaigns, his work is marked by intentionality, aesthetic strength, and cultural relevance.