Art Director

I’m Chris Abelard, an Art Director from Queens, New York.

My love for design started through streetwear. I grew up inspired by brands like Supreme, 10.Deep, and Kith. At first, I wanted to start my own brand, but college opened the door to branding, art direction, campaigns, and visual storytelling.

Today, I help brands scale with clear creative direction, strong visual systems, and work that feels intentional. I’m especially drawn to building an idea into an experience people connect with.

Some of my clients include, ATT&T, State Farm, Revolt TV, 50 Cent, Garyvee, and more.

Outside of work, you can usually find me traveling internationally, running miles, boxing, watching the Knicks, or adding another cologne to my collection.

Experience

Foxtail Coffee Co.

2024 - Present

Freelance

2019 – 2024

Revolt Tv

2020 – 2022

Vayner Media

2016 – 2019

Skills

Art Direction - Creative Direction - Brand Systems - Strategic Thinking - Visual Storytelling - Layout Design - Packaging Design - Team Collaboration - Environmental Graphics - Print Production - Digital Production - Photoshoot Direction - Creative Team Leadership - Cross-Functional Collaboration - Project Management - Fast-Paced Execution - Adaptive Leadership

Social & Digital - Creative Direction - Branding - Experiential - Visual Storytelling - Ai - Photo Editing - Team Collaboration - Murals - Print Production - Motion Graphics - Photoshoot Direction - Creative Team Leadership - Cross-Functional Collaboration - Project Management - Fast-Paced Execution - Adaptive Leadership

Gary Vaynerchuk

@Garyvee

"Great talent! Thanks for everything man!"

Sam Hysell

@Samhysell

"Chris is incredibly talented and creative digital artist."

Tonda West

@manojnayak

"Chris was very professional. I will most definitely work with him again."

Lorenza Pharrams

@LJPConsulting

"Chris is creative and will help see your vision through. He is patient and willing to help."

Count House Media

@Counthousemedia

"Created an image right out of my head. Super dope and creative."

Gary Vaynerchuk

@Garyvee

"Great talent! Thanks for everything man!"

Sam Hysell

@Samhysell

"Chris is incredibly talented and creative digital artist."

Tonda West

@manojnayak

"Chris was very professional. I will most definitely work with him again."

Lorenza Pharrams

@LJPConsulting

"Chris is creative and will help see your vision through. He is patient and willing to help."

Count House Media

@Counthousemedia

"Created an image right out of my head. Super dope and creative."

Gary Vaynerchuk

@Garyvee

"Great talent! Thanks for everything man!"

Sam Hysell

@Samhysell

"Chris is incredibly talented and creative digital artist."

Tonda West

@manojnayak

"Chris was very professional. I will most definitely work with him again."

Lorenza Pharrams

@LJPConsulting

"Chris is creative and will help see your vision through. He is patient and willing to help."

Count House Media

@Counthousemedia

"Created an image right out of my head. Super dope and creative."

Want to learn more?

Shoot me an email abelardchris@gmail.com