Top Talent like Christopher are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Christopher Higginson

Creative & Brand Strategist
Los Angeles, CA, US
Copywriting
Creative Writing
Adobe InDesign
Social Media
Digital Art
Social Media Marketing
Digital Marketing
Social Ad Campaigns
Writing
Adobe Illustrator
Print Advertising
Graphic Design
Design
inDesign
Adobe Creative Suite
Photoshop
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Art Director & Designer, Copywriter, Creative Strategist - Open to Contract or Full-Time Roles
I was hired by an animation studio straight out of high school where I was taught how to use Photoshop and Illustrator. Soon after, I developed those skills on the job at a sports newspaper. I've been working in design and marketing ever since. Three decades later, I've been lucky enough to have built a career working on projects with some of the most iconic brands and clients. I thrive on creative problem-solving, bringing unconventional ideas to life, and leading teams to push beyond the status quo. Whether designing graphics, leading a campaign pitch, writing copy, or illustrating, for me, it's all a form of storytelling and making an emotional connection with an audience. SERVICES • Art Direction & Design • Creative Strategy • Pitch Decks & Pitch Presentation • Copywriting & Scripting • Illustration

Projects

Creature Commandos - Character Cards

Recent design work for DC Comics to promote the premiere of the Creature Commandos TV series. DC Studios CEO James Gunn even shared them in his personal Instagram stories, along with the voice cast who shared them in-feed, including Viola Davis, David Harbour, Sean Gunn, and Indira Varma.See More

Staples Center - wall art

In 2015, when tasked to design wall wraps to be placed around the Staples Center concourse and backstage tunnels, my goal was to not only celebrate the history of the arena but to create organic photo ops for fans, athletes, and performers.See More

Disney - Activity Packs

In partnership with Disney's digital team, I designed a series of downloadable activity packs to coincide with their theatrical releases. Booklets would be saved as PDFs for parents to print out at home.See More

Work History

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Art Director, Designer, Creative Strategist & Copywriter

Invincible StudiosInvincible Studios is the home of my freelance work, where I help clients large and small with inventive social marketing, eye-catching print material, and pitch decks that win. Let's connect!
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Associate Creative Director, Copy & Strategy

Watson Design Group, Inc.Oct 2021 - Jul 2024 • 2 yrs 10 mosLed copy and strategy for the award-winning Disney+ brand AOR, along with a variety of social/digital marketing campaigns and pitches. Mentored junior copywriters and strategists. Clients included: A24, Amazon Studios/Prime Video, CBS, Disney, Fox Searchlight, Focus Features, FX, Hulu, Lionsgate, NatGeoTV, Paramount, Pixar, Sony/Columbia Pictures, Starz, Warner Bros, and others.
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Copy & Art Director

Unfold AgencyJun 2016 - Oct 2021 • 5 yrs 5 mosWorked on banner design and display ads, eventually moving on to art direction on social and digital marketing campaigns. Evolved to a hybrid role as Art Director, Copywriter, and Strategist, working on brand social AORs for Hulu, MGM, and STX Films. Clients included: ABC, Activision, Amazon Studios, DC Comics, Disney, Dreamworks, Fox, FX, Goldenvoice, HBO/HBO Max, Hulu, Lionsgate, MGM Studios, Netflix, Paramount, Red Bull, Showtime, Sony, Square Enix, Spotify, Starz, STX Films, Ubisoft, United Artists, Universal, Warner Bros and others.
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Web & Graphics Manager

Crypto.com ArenaApr 2013 - May 2016 • 3 yrs 2 mosProvided graphic design for web, print, and social, including website management, site graphics, banners, web skins, social content, flyers, and email marketing for STAPLES Center (now Crypto.com Arena) and Microsoft Theater/Nokia Theatre (now PeacockTheater).
A

Web Producer & Designer

AEGAug 2008 - Mar 2013 • 4 yrs 8 mosWeb design, site management, and content creation within the AEG Digital and Creative departments. Provided front-end graphic design for web banners, social content, e-newsletters/e-blasts, and key art. Maintained sites via CMS and HTML. Primary web and content management for: - AEG Worldwide.com - The GRAMMY Museum - Dignity Health Sports Park (formerly StubHub Center/The Home Depot Center) - Citizens Business Bank Arena - Amgen Tour of California Also supported: AXS.com, Bay to Breakers, L.A. LIVE, Microsoft Theater, Nike 3on3, Ritz-Carlton Residences, STAPLES Center and others.
I

Owner, Designer, Illustrator

Invincible StudiosSep 1999 - Aug 2008 • 9 yrsFreelance design and creative studio where I self-published comic books and offered graphic design services for clients such as Marvel, Nickelodeon, Sideshow Collectibles, SLG Publishing, Upper Deck, and U.S. Soccer.
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Graphic Designer

Sports PressJul 1992 - Sep 1999 • 7 yrs 3 mosDesign agency specializing in the sports industry. Provided layout and design for print collateral, media guides, display ads, and a monthly sports newspaper. Clients included: FIFA Women's World Cup, LA Galaxy, Major League Soccer, and the U.S. Soccer Federation.
A

Assistant Animator

American Film TechnologiesJun 1991 - Jul 1992 • 1 yr 2 mosStarted as a Final Line Artist and Colorist, eventually working as Inbetweener/Assistant Animator on projects for CBS, Fox, Marvel, and TSR.

Education

S

San Diego Mesa College

Design and Visual Communications, General
S

Serra High School

Advanced Placement Art Program, Journalism
M

Mission Bay High School

Commercial and Advertising Art

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
Art Director & Designer, Copywriter, Creative Strategist - Open to Contract or Full-Time Roles
I was hired by an animation studio straight out of high school where I was taught how to use Photoshop and Illustrator. Soon after, I developed those skills on the job at a sports newspaper. I've been working in design and marketing ever since. Three decades later, I've been lucky enough to have built a career working on projects with some of the most iconic brands and clients. I thrive on creative problem-solving, bringing unconventional ideas to life, and leading teams to push beyond the status quo. Whether designing graphics, leading a campaign pitch, writing copy, or illustrating, for me, it's all a form of storytelling and making an emotional connection with an audience. SERVICES • Art Direction & Design • Creative Strategy • Pitch Decks & Pitch Presentation • Copywriting & Scripting • Illustration

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Christopher are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Christopher Higginson

Creative & Brand Strategist
Los Angeles, CA, US
Copywriting
Creative Writing
Adobe InDesign
Social Media
Digital Art
Social Media Marketing
Digital Marketing
Social Ad Campaigns
Writing
Adobe Illustrator
Print Advertising
Graphic Design
Design
inDesign
Adobe Creative Suite
Photoshop
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Creature Commandos - Character Cards

Recent design work for DC Comics to promote the premiere of the Creature Commandos TV series. DC Studios CEO James Gunn even shared them in his personal Instagram stories, along with the voice cast who shared them in-feed, including Viola Davis, David Harbour, Sean Gunn, and Indira Varma.

Staples Center - wall art

In 2015, when tasked to design wall wraps to be placed around the Staples Center concourse and backstage tunnels, my goal was to not only celebrate the history of the arena but to create organic photo ops for fans, athletes, and performers.

Disney - Activity Packs

In partnership with Disney's digital team, I designed a series of downloadable activity packs to coincide with their theatrical releases. Booklets would be saved as PDFs for parents to print out at home.

Work History

I

Art Director, Designer, Creative Strategist & Copywriter

Invincible StudiosInvincible Studios is the home of my freelance work, where I help clients large and small with inventive social marketing, eye-catching print material, and pitch decks that win. Let's connect!
W

Associate Creative Director, Copy & Strategy

Watson Design Group, Inc.Oct 2021 - Jul 2024 • 2 yrs 10 mosLed copy and strategy for the award-winning Disney+ brand AOR, along with a variety of social/digital marketing campaigns and pitches. Mentored junior copywriters and strategists. Clients included: A24, Amazon Studios/Prime Video, CBS, Disney, Fox Searchlight, Focus Features, FX, Hulu, Lionsgate, NatGeoTV, Paramount, Pixar, Sony/Columbia Pictures, Starz, Warner Bros, and others.
U

Copy & Art Director

Unfold AgencyJun 2016 - Oct 2021 • 5 yrs 5 mosWorked on banner design and display ads, eventually moving on to art direction on social and digital marketing campaigns. Evolved to a hybrid role as Art Director, Copywriter, and Strategist, working on brand social AORs for Hulu, MGM, and STX Films. Clients included: ABC, Activision, Amazon Studios, DC Comics, Disney, Dreamworks, Fox, FX, Goldenvoice, HBO/HBO Max, Hulu, Lionsgate, MGM Studios, Netflix, Paramount, Red Bull, Showtime, Sony, Square Enix, Spotify, Starz, STX Films, Ubisoft, United Artists, Universal, Warner Bros and others.
C

Web & Graphics Manager

Crypto.com ArenaApr 2013 - May 2016 • 3 yrs 2 mosProvided graphic design for web, print, and social, including website management, site graphics, banners, web skins, social content, flyers, and email marketing for STAPLES Center (now Crypto.com Arena) and Microsoft Theater/Nokia Theatre (now PeacockTheater).
A

Web Producer & Designer

AEGAug 2008 - Mar 2013 • 4 yrs 8 mosWeb design, site management, and content creation within the AEG Digital and Creative departments. Provided front-end graphic design for web banners, social content, e-newsletters/e-blasts, and key art. Maintained sites via CMS and HTML. Primary web and content management for: - AEG Worldwide.com - The GRAMMY Museum - Dignity Health Sports Park (formerly StubHub Center/The Home Depot Center) - Citizens Business Bank Arena - Amgen Tour of California Also supported: AXS.com, Bay to Breakers, L.A. LIVE, Microsoft Theater, Nike 3on3, Ritz-Carlton Residences, STAPLES Center and others.
I

Owner, Designer, Illustrator

Invincible StudiosSep 1999 - Aug 2008 • 9 yrsFreelance design and creative studio where I self-published comic books and offered graphic design services for clients such as Marvel, Nickelodeon, Sideshow Collectibles, SLG Publishing, Upper Deck, and U.S. Soccer.
S

Graphic Designer

Sports PressJul 1992 - Sep 1999 • 7 yrs 3 mosDesign agency specializing in the sports industry. Provided layout and design for print collateral, media guides, display ads, and a monthly sports newspaper. Clients included: FIFA Women's World Cup, LA Galaxy, Major League Soccer, and the U.S. Soccer Federation.
A

Assistant Animator

American Film TechnologiesJun 1991 - Jul 1992 • 1 yr 2 mosStarted as a Final Line Artist and Colorist, eventually working as Inbetweener/Assistant Animator on projects for CBS, Fox, Marvel, and TSR.

Education

S

San Diego Mesa College

Design and Visual Communications, General
S

Serra High School

Advanced Placement Art Program, Journalism
M

Mission Bay High School

Commercial and Advertising Art

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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