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Chad Hankerson direction + design
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WHO

I’ve always seen myself as a designer with a filmmaker’s mindset. Someone who’s deeply drawn to storytelling, mood, and emotional impact. I’ve been fortunate to spend my career collaborating with talented teams to create visual experiences that feel meaningful, immersive, and memorable. What excites me most is seeing how digital entertainment, games, music, film, and interactive media can shape culture, spark movements, and sometimes even help people get through difficult moments. That intersection of creativity and human connection is what keeps me inspired.

Over the past two decades, I’ve worn many hats across marketing art and creative development, including Content Designer, Packaging Designer, Graphic Designer, and 2D Artist. Along the way, I’ve had the opportunity to illustrate and pose some of Marvel’s most iconic heroes and villains, help evolve Sanctuary key art for the Diablo universe, and contribute to two shipped AAA titles across multiple platforms. My experience spans everything from indie studios to Fortune 500 companies, with work rooted in gaming, entertainment, and product marketing. No matter the scale, my focus has always been the same: deliver high-quality creative, solve problems visually, and help teams bring ambitious ideas to life, on time and with intention.

My leadership style is grounded in curiosity, empathy, and clarity. I lead by listening first, asking how, when, and why, so I can fully understand both the creative vision and the business goals behind the work. I believe in meeting people where they are, building trust, and partnering closely across disciplines to create clear frameworks that empower teams to do their best work. When everyone understands the “why,” great work follows.

At the core of everything I do is a passion for creating work that resonates. Work that connects with humans, energizes teams, and leaves a lasting impression.

Please feel free to reach out and say hello. I am always interested in doing freelance work and collaborating with other creatives. My site consists of contracted and freelance projects, personal photography, and other creative experiments.

Enjoy!

Review my resume for a complete view of my work history and accomplishments.

RESUME

 
 
  • GRAPHIC DESIGN
    GAME ART
    MARKETING ART
    KEY ART
    WEB DESIGN
    DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION
    MOTION DESIGN
    PRINT LAYOUT
    PRINT PRODUCTION
    BRAND IDENTITY
    BRAND SYSTEMS
    UX/UI DESIGN
    PACKAGING DESIGN
    PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
    PRESENTATION DESIGN
    COLOR THEORY
    TYPOGRAPHY
    3D RENDERING
    LIGHTING
    RETOUCHING
    COMPOSING
    PROJECT MANAGEMENT
    COLLABORATION
    ORGANIZATION
    COMMUNICATION
    PROBLEM SOLVING

  • ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD
    PHOTOSHOP
    ILLUSTRATOR
    INDESIGN
    AFTER EFFECTS
    PREMIERE PRO
    FIGMA
    MAYA
    BLENDER
    MARMOSET TOOLBAG
    UNITY
    KEYNOTE
    POWERPOINT

    GOOGLE WORKSPACE
    MICROSOFT 365
    WORDPRESS

designed by Chad Hankerson