Chris Calabrese

Chris Calabrese is a seasoned professional specializing in UX/UI, Creative Direction, Strategy, and Design. With a strong background encompassing traditional and new media skills, he is well-versed in Interactive/Digital Strategy, UI-UX Design, Illustration, 3D modeling, video and animation, as well as social and emerging technologies. He holds an AAS in Visual Communications, Design/Advertising from Ferris State University, and has furthered his education in Digital/Web Design, Digital/Animation, and Human-Computer Interaction from institutions like College for Creative Studies, Macomb Community College, and Udacity. Currently pursuing a Nano Degree in Product Design from Udacity.

Chris has held key roles at various organizations, showcasing his expertise and leadership. He currently serves as the Owner and Creative Director of Calaco Group, LLC. His previous positions include Senior UX Architect/Designer at One10 Inc, Director of User Experience/Product Strategy Team at Quicken Loans, UI Design Manager at RIIS LLC, Associate Creative Director at MRM//McCann, and Sr. Interactive Art Director at Leo Burnett. He has also contributed his knowledge as an Adjunct Instructor at Macomb Community College and as a Member of the Macomb College Media and Communication Arts Advisory Board Committee.

Throughout his career, Chris has accumulated a wealth of experience in creative and design roles. He has worked as a Creative Director at RingSide Creative, Multimedia Art Director at Doner Advertising, Bureau of Collection Recovery (an Aditya Birla Minacs company), and Western Creative, Inc. Additionally, he has served as a Multimedia Designer at Vucom, Graphics Leader at Superior Consultant Holdings Corporation, and Multimedia Designer at Enterprise Consulting Group.