Art Director at Freestyle Interactive
San Francisco Bay Area
- Current
-
- Art Director at Freestyle Interactive
- Past
-
- Design Consultant and Contractor at michaelchessey.com
- Creative Director / Co Founder at Arazu : Web Dev
- Education
-
- Art Academy of Cincinnati
- Recommended
-
5 people have recommended Michael - Connections
-
87
connections
- Industry
- Graphic Design
- Websites
Michael Chessey’s Summary
Although focused on Interactive Advertising and Flash Design, I am a “creative ninja” who is versatile and agile, with a wealth of design experience. Freestyle Interactive is my dojo. The outstanding creative group is ingenious and elite, with skills most would kill for.
My goal is to actively guide the creative process to create compelling, innovative work that, challenges and delights.
Michael Chessey’s Specialties:
Graphic Design / Web and Interaction Design
Michael Chessey’s Experience
-
Art Director
Freestyle Interactive
(Graphic Design industry)
August 2005 — Present (3 years)
As Art Director I nurture projects from initial concept, through design and development to the finished product. Projects range from interactive banners and micro-sites, to large scale campaigns deploying; print, interactive web, viral and broadcast strategies. I work closely with the Creative Directors and collaborate with the creative team to assure that projects exceed client expectations and push the limits of online interactive.
My responsibilities include: Discovery Stage Concept Development, Flash Design and Direction, Web and Interaction Design, client presentations and storyboards, managing contractor and developer resources, support and influence the creative team. -
Design Consultant and Contractor
michaelchessey.com
(Graphic Design industry)
January 2001 — August 2005 (4 years 8 months)
I did it all. Everything. All of it. And I did it well.
-
Creative Director / Co Founder
Arazu : Web Dev
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Graphic Design industry)
January 1997 — December 2000 (4 years)
Michael Chessey’s Education
-
Art Academy of Cincinnati
Fine Art
I credit my success and design prowess to my parents and their decision to pull me out of Catholic school and encouraged me to audition for The School for Creative and Performing Arts, in Cincinnati Ohio. I studied drawing, painting, design and modern dance.
Additional Information
Michael Chessey’s Websites:
Michael Chessey’s Interests:
traditional rock climbing, bouldering, Brazilian Ju-Jitsu, cycling, Muay Thai, travel
Michael Chessey’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
