Chago García
Graphic Designer & Art Director

Chago García is a Brooklyn-based graphic designer and art director with over a decade in visual identity, editorial, experiential, and marketing campaigns. Systematic and collaborative, he translates strategy into clear, on-brand systems across digital, print, and live environments. He has led work at IPG Mediabrands and Bloomberg Media for brands including LinkedIn, General Mills, Salesforce, and Samsung. A mentor and former faculty member at the Chavón School of Design, he builds teams and delivers thoughtful, measurable creative.

Email
chago@designismyhustle.com

Phone
(646) 272-9739

EXPERIENCE


Design Director | IPG Mediabrands Content Studio
New York, NY | August 2021 - Present

  • Spearheaded global agency rebranding initiative, ensuring cohesive visual identity across 13 markets

  • Led visual development for major brands including Amazon, and General Mills.

  • Art directed "We See You" global DEI recruitment campaign for IPG

  • Created design assets and campaigns for TRAVERSE32 production studio.

SENIOR DESIGNER | Bloomberg Media
New York, NY | March 2020 - August 2021

  • Designed the 2019 Bloomberg Impact Report highlighting sustainability initiatives

  • Developed visual identities and marketing materials for Samsung and Salesforce

  • Created information-rich designs balancing data visualization with brand storytelling


ART DIRECTOR | KRANEO SCPF
Dominican Republic | January 2017 - August 2021

  • Led design teams developing brand identities and marketing campaigns for Dewar's and Banco BHD

  • Managed creative projects from concept through execution across multiple channels

  • Collaborated with strategic teams to align visual solutions with business objectives

FACULTY & CO-DIRECTOR | Chavon School Of Design
Dominican Republic | September 2013 - May 2017

  • Taught Typography and Graphic Design History, shaping the next generation of designers

  • Co-authored the communications design curriculum, enhancing academic offerings

  • Mentored emerging designers, fostering both technical skills and conceptual thinking

ART DIRECTOR & CO-FOUNDER | La Pixelería
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | 2007 - 2017

  • Co-founded creative studio focused on innovative visual experiences

  • Developed brand identities and experiential designs for diverse client base

  • Created dynamic visual content for events and marketing campaigns

EXPERTISE

  • Brand Identity & Systems

  • Editorial Design

  • Marketing Campaigns

  • Presentation Design

  • Typography & Layout

  • Art Direction

  • Experiential Design

TOOLS

  • Adobe Creative Suite

  • Figma

  • PowerPoint & Keynote

  • Motion Graphics

  • Digital & Print Production

EDUCATION

  • Associate in Applied Sciences, Digital Design - Chavon School Of Design, 2006

  • Associate in Applied Sciences, Communication Design - Chavon School Of Design, 2005

  • Bachelor's Degree, Advertising - Universidad Iberoamericana Unibe, 2003

TALKS & WORKSHOPS

Where are the Black Designers | September 2020
Guest speaker on my experience on the business of design as a creative of color.
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Santo Tipo | Centro Cultural de España | November 2016
Guest speaker on my experience on teaching typography.