Hi, I’m Christopher R. Winley. During the day, I’m a designer at Oz Publishing, and at night, I’m the freelancer behind Creative Wiz Graphics.
I’m an urban, illustrative geek at heart with a love for comics, sci-fi, the supernatural, movies, video games, and skating. I’m passionate about designing and illustrating all things pop culture. I’m always excited to grow and learn from people around me.
Interested in seeing what I enjoy creating during my free time? Check out my pop culture and comic book inspired illustrations on Tee Public, Red Bubble, or Instagram.
If you like my work, shoot me a message, so we can get to know each other and talk about future collaborations or commissions. Thank you for visiting my site!
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Georgia State University, 2015 — 2018
Associate OF Science
Georgia Perimeter College, 2012 — 2014
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Audition, Dreamweaver, After Effects, Premier Pro
Microsoft
PowerPoint, Corel Paintshop Pro
CAD
Rhino
work experience
Oz Publishing, 2019 — current
PRODUCTION DIRECTOR
Develops a vast amount of advertisements for Oz Magazine, local Georgia companies, and the Georgia, Charlotte, Louisiana, and Mid Atlantic film and television sourcebooks. Communicates with multiple clients on a daily basis. Assists with print and editorial page design for Oz Publishing’s magazine and consistently updates content, images, and HTML for the company website.
Creative wiz graphics, 2014 — current
independent graphic designer
Illustrates and designs advertisements, logos, album cover art, print and digital collateral, and conceptual mock-ups. Clients: Envy Create, Stanly High School, My Freedom Services, Better Bureau, Dopage Promotions, and Royster Group.
The Signal, 2017 — 2018
Graphic Designer
Designed and illustrated newspaper page layouts and in house advertisements for different sections of Georgia State’s weekly independent newspaper, The Signal.
Element 91, 2013 — 2017
Lead Graphic Designer
Developed a multitude of advertisements for Element 91’s DJ’s weekly night club promotions, events, and branding.
NCR Corporation, 2011 — 2013
Lead Field Technician
Installed and programed kiosks, automated teller machines, and scanners at various retail outlets. Managed teams of five or more in training and ensuring project completion on schedule.