Curiosity Director.
My job is to observe, ask questions, explore possibilities and create solutions. I help brands of all sizes work harder and connect better—through conceptual ideation, creative platforms, campaigns, packaging, digital experiences and more. I’m always chasing ideas that are simple, smart and a little unexpected.
Outside of work, I recharge by hiking in the great PNW, sketching the world around me, and playing the occasional crappy game of pickleball.
EXPERIENCE
BlackWing Creative
Associate Creative Director, 2014–Current
Hodgson/Meyers Advertising
Senior Art Director, 2007–2014
Kendall Ross
Senior Designer, 2005–2007
Wilkes Creative
Designer / Senior Designer / Creative Director
CAPABILITIES
Art & Design Direction
Conceptual Ideation
Brand & Visual Identities
Lead Gen & Direct Mail
Digital & Print Campaigns
Web Design
Package Design
Iconography & Illustration
SELECT INDUSTRIES / BRANDS
Technology / Transportation & Logistics / Healthcare / Retail / Consumer Goods / Finance / Telecom / Sports & Experiential Marketing
Alaska Airlines • Workfront • Darigold • Sahale Snacks • Smartsheet • Made in Washington Stores • Bay FC • The Bellevue Collection • Dreambox Learning • The Napoleon Co. • Homestreet Bank • Mastercard • Portlock • Proofpoint • Watchguard • DaVinci Gourmet • Centrify • Fluke Corporation • Giant Eagle Stores • Brightview Landscaping • City of Bellevue • Sheraton Hotels • Windstream Communications • McGee Air Services
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
"When it comes to conceptual thinking and amazing design work, Charlie rocks. This guy has generated some of the best creative work and biggest ideas I’ve ever been associated with. Not only is he an incredible asset, he’s also an absolute pleasure to work with."
"I had the pleasure of working with Charlie for nearly 7 years at BlackWing Creative while I was in senior level account services positions. Charlie always had a unique ability to develop fresh, powerful creative to B2B marketing. A strategic thinker, with a good foothold in the business needs and objectives for the project at hand, Charlie was driving force in the creative product and direction for the agency, and for the clients we serviced. I highly recommend Charlie and can say that he'd be a strong addition to any creative team."
"Charlie is a fantastic individual to work with. He brings attention to detail and incredible wit to amazing creative work for clients. I worked closely with Charlie as an Account Director. We both brought different opinions to a client's request and Charlie always listened to what I had to say and incorporated what he thought may work within his designs. I can't say enough about his positive attitude and design skills - top notch!"
"Charlie is an extraordinarily talented designer. At Hodgson/Meyers, we've partnered on many projects, and I'm consistently impressed by his creative approach. His work is always intelligent and intriguing and--when called for--enormously funny. He's able to look at a subject from many different angles and find unique and compelling ways to visually communicate a message. At Hodgson/Meyers, I've also seen Charlie manage other designers and production artists with grace, producing superb results. I feel fortunate to work with Charlie."
"You could only be so lucky to work with Charlie. You will not find someone with higher standards and more dedication! We worked together at Wilkes Creative for 3 years and Charlie was a trusted colleague. I was always thankful for Charlie's easy way with our clients as Creative Director. He not only could walk them through the best creative direction to take a project, he also could stand firm behind our concepts and get buy-in on our recommended creative all with a smile."
