ABOUT

Creative leadership that brings clarity, connection, and momentum.

I’m Chris Pizzo, a Creative Director who helps brands cut through the noise, elevate their voice, and build design teams that thrive.

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I’m a people-first Creative Director with 17 years of experience building brands and leading high-performing design teams. I help companies move from ambiguity to clarity—through storytelling, systems, and standout creative work.

My approach is grounded in empathy and structure. I create space for designers to do their best work by bringing focus, reducing friction, and aligning teams around a shared vision. I lead with curiosity, not ego—and I believe great design leadership is as much about how you work as what you make.

I’ve built brand systems, guided teams through change, and scaled creative operations across in-house, hybrid, and cross-functional environments. I care just as much about building strong creative as I do about building strong people.

Outside of work, you’ll find me hiking with my dog, reading mystery novels on the porch, or hanging out with my 12-year-old daughter. I also mentor emerging creatives on ADPList, a small but meaningful way I give back to a field that’s given me so much.

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Want to work together?

Whether you’re hiring a full-time Creative Director, looking for a consulting partner, or just want to talk shop—I’d love to hear from you.

You can also drop me a note at chrispizzodesign@gmail.com.