CYoung
Creative Director
CHRISTOPHER YOUNG / CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Founder and Creative Partner of branding studio ANYWHERE+CO, with over 20 years of experience with top brands and respected advertising agencies. A passionate, driven leader and mentor, focused on ideas and team-building. Always learning, with a keen eye for fresh cultural insights, an ear for vintage vinyl and a taste for single-origin espresso.
Experience.
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Founder / Creative Partner
New York & Anywhere / October 2019—present
Leading a collaborative branding studio to help brands and agencies build memorable connections with audiences. Working on global projects in New York, London, Cape Town, Zürich, and Bali.
Projects / Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, jetBlue, Disney, Blue Moon, Jim Beam, Izze, 85th Day, Spica Digital, Lionsgate+.
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LA Lead / Creative Partner
Los Angeles & New York / April 2011—May 2019
Heading the Los Angeles office with a hands-on leadership style, while also overseeing the creative studio in New York. Managing projects and workflow, handling staff recruitment, and working closely with the strategic, account, and new business teams across New York, Atlanta and London.
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Head of Design
Los Angeles / July 2009—March 2011
Overseeing all print and digital design work, collaborating with writers, art directors, and producers to craft multi-platform campaigns that seamlessly combine design aesthetics with strategic advertising communications.
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Head of Design / Design Director
New York / July 2005—May 2009
Leading the design team, overseeing brand identity, print, and packaging projects for multiple brands. Collaborating closely with the advertising team to contribute to global cultural campaigns, strategy, cause marketing, IP, and innovation initiatives.
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Creative Partner
New York / October 2003—June 2005
Creative team leader and partner in Grey Advertising’s design group, overseeing multiple teams of graphic designers, product designers, writers, and video producers across various product categories. Actively contributing to new business efforts and presentations.
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Design Director
London, UK / August 2001—March 2003
Senior design role, leading teams and collaborating with retail designers, interior designers, and architects on strategic design projects across Europe. Ensuring brand consistency across disciplines and platforms, while also working closely with other network agencies.
In The Cloud.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Client
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
Solution
Transform…
Year
2022—23
Visual language refresh
OOH creative
Environmental graphics
Conference experience
Jet. Set. Go.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Client
jetBlue
Solution
Transform…
Year
2022—24
OOH sponsorship creative
Crafted Taste.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Client
Oyster Club
Solution
Transform…
Year
2024—25
Red Thread.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Client
Virgin America / Virgin Hotels
Solution
Transform…
Year
2022—24
Unrivaled.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Client
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Solution
Transform…
Year
2020
Co-llaborative.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Client
Anywhere+Co
Solution
Transform…
Year
2022—24
Bali Bliss.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Client
Besar Biru
Solution
Transform…
Year
2022
Hitting The Mark.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.