Helping brands and creative teams achieve clarity, consistency, and impact
Whether it’s guiding a brand refresh, developing a cohesive brand strategy, launching a new creative campaign, or building creative operations from the ground up, I provide the vision, structure, and leadership to make it happen.
Available for full-time leadership roles & select consulting engagements.
Select Projects
Rebuilding the Brand & Website for Leading Travel App TripIt
Refreshed TripIt’s brand and website with a scalable design system that modernized visuals, improved storytelling, and supported global growth.
Expel Brand Refresh During a Time of Change
Led a strategic brand refresh during a time of organizational change by focusing on creative operations, collaboration, and a clear design vision. The result was a scalable, modern system built to adapt.
Doma Brand Identity and Creative Operations
Unified three companies under one brand while scaling creative operations. Built a cohesive identity, design systems, and a foundation for future growth.
Testimonials
From day one, he encouraged us to push creative boundaries and approach challenges with fresh perspectives, which had a lasting impact on my growth as a designer and leader. Chris is a thoughtful mentor and a trusted leader who genuinely cares about his team.
Alyssa Rusin
Brand Designer
Chris Pizzo brought something rare to the table: a leadership style grounded in empathy and zero ego. He created space for thoughtful conversation, welcomed different perspectives, and made it easy to show up as your full self.
Mel Todas
Principal Brand &
Design Manager What sets Chris Pizzo apart isn’t just an eye for great design, but his ability to lead with humility, humor, and genuine kindness, without ever losing the drive to deliver outstanding work. He models what it means to be both deeply empathetic and fiercely effective.
Liz Reddinger
Brand Designer
Field Notes
Insights and reflections for creative leaders who want to build strong teams, protect creative work, and navigate complex organizations with clarity, confidence, and care.
People → Process → Product: Leaders as Mechanics, Not Race Car Drivers
When creative leaders approach the day-to-day with intention, the work becomes more than just a never-ending to-do list. It becomes a chance to build a stronger, more sustainable creative engine. This post explores how focusing on people and process first
Work Diaries: A Daily Reflective Practice That Helps Your Team Scale Without Burning Out
If you want your team to do great work, they need more than just direction. They need clarity about how they work best, what energizes them, and where they get stuck. This post introduces a lightweight practice that helps teams
Tend to Your CROPs: The Mindset That Keeps Creative Teams Energized
Creative Operations isn’t just about tools or headcount. It’s about giving creative teams the structure they need to focus, collaborate, and stay motivated. In a world of shifting priorities and tight timelines, this mindset keeps the work moving without draining
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Experienced creative leader with 17 years in design and marketing. Let’s collaborate to elevate your brand with simplicity and quality.