Christopher Salamat
About Christopher Salamat
Christopher Salamat serves as the Group Creative Director for Entertainment at Cashmere Agency, where he has worked since 2023. With a diverse background in creative roles across various companies, he specializes in overseeing studio content production and managing a team of creative professionals.
Work at Cashmere
Christopher Salamat currently serves as the Group Creative Director, Entertainment at Cashmere Agency. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the agency's creative direction in Los Angeles, California. In this role, he manages and mentors a diverse team of Creative Directors, Associate Creative Directors, Copywriters, Editors, Motion Artists, and Designers. His responsibilities include providing creative oversight for studio content production, which encompasses social media, broadcast, integrated, and 360 marketing campaigns.
Previous Experience in Creative Direction
Before joining Cashmere Agency, Christopher worked as a Creative Director at Cashmere from 2020 to 2023. He also held the position of Creative Director of AV Motion Graphics at BLT Communications, LLC from 2013 to 2018. His experience includes working as an Associate Creative Director at hi5.agency from 2018 to 2020. Throughout his career, he has developed a strong foundation in creative leadership and project management.
Background in Animation and Motion Graphics
Christopher has a substantial background in animation and motion graphics. He worked as a Freelance Animator and Motion Graphics artist for THQ in various capacities from 2008 to 2012. His experience also includes roles at The Jim Henson Company, where he contributed to layout and animation from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, he worked at SideShow Production as a Visual Effects & Animation artist in 2011.
Education and Expertise
Christopher studied Fine Art at Moorpark College from 2002 to 2004. He later attended The Art Institute of California - Los Angeles, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Media Art & Animation from 2004 to 2007. His educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary to excel in creative roles within the entertainment industry.
Creative Campaign Management
In his current role, Christopher engages in pitching and running entertainment creative marketing campaigns. He utilizes various mediums, including audio-visual elements, motion graphics, design, augmented reality (AR), artificial intelligence (AI), and experiential executions. His expertise allows him to oversee comprehensive marketing strategies that effectively reach target audiences.