Chris Macabitas
About Chris Macabitas
Chris Macabitas is the Digital Design Manager at Boston Scientific and Owner/Chief Creative Director at Sublife Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brand, with a diverse background in creative direction and design across various industries.
Current Positions
Chris Macabitas holds concurrent roles at Sublife Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brand and Boston Scientific. Since 2017, he has served as the Owner and Chief Creative Director at Sublife Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brand in the Greater Los Angeles Area. Additionally, since 2010, he has been the Digital Design Manager at Boston Scientific. In these positions, Chris leverages his extensive experience in digital design and creative direction to lead and manage diverse teams.
Previous Roles and Experience
Chris Macabitas' professional journey spans several significant roles across varying industries. From 2010 to 2013, he was a Partner and Creative Director at Ginormous Design Group. Before that, he served as Senior Interactive Art Director at Studio PMG for 10 months from 2009 to 2010 and as Associate Creative Director at O'Leary and Partners from 2008 to 2009. Notably, Chris spent four years as Creative Director at Marzocchi Suspension from 2004 to 2008. His earlier roles include Art Director positions at both FCB Direct (1998–2004) and Rip Curl (1997–1998), and he was Lead Graphic Designer at Teacher Created Materials from 1996 to 1998.
Education and Academic Background
Chris Macabitas graduated from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art in 1996. His educational foundation in art equipped him with the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for a successful career in design and creative direction. This academic background set the stage for Chris to develop his skills and adapt to various roles in the evolving digital landscape.
Industry Expertise and Contributions
With over a decade of experience in the action sports, motorsports, and cycling industries, Chris Macabitas has developed brands from initial concepts to integrated campaigns. His work in these sectors showcases his capacity to innovate and adapt, particularly noted when he converted his company from 100% print to over 90% digital. Chris also gained critical insights into design within the medical device and pharmaceutical industries, where he mastered creating effective designs under strict regulatory guidelines.
Community Involvement and Volunteer Work
Chris Macabitas is actively involved in community service through participation in a trail users group and has dedicated time to pro bono projects for various non-profit organizations. His volunteer efforts demonstrate a strong commitment to community engagement and social responsibility, complementing his professional achievements in the design and creative sectors.