Helping brands and creative teams find clarity, consistency, and impact
Whether it’s a brand refresh, a new creative strategy, or building creative operations from the ground up, I bring the clarity, 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
Refreshing 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.
Rebuilding the Brand & Website for Leading Travel App TripIt
Refreshing TripIt’s brand and website with a scalable design system that modernized visuals, improved storytelling, and supported global 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
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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.