Christopher Brand
About Christopher Brand
Christopher Brand is the VP & Creative Director at Crown Publishing and an Adjunct Professor at the School of Visual Arts in New York. He has extensive experience in graphic design, having worked at various prestigious organizations including Penguin Random House and Rodrigo Corral Design.
Current Roles at Penguin Random House and School of Visual Arts
Christopher Brand holds the position of VP & Creative Director at Crown Publishing, a division of Penguin Random House, in New York. Besides his executive role, he also serves as an Adjunct Professor at the School of Visual Arts in New York, New York, where he has been teaching since September 2021.
Past Experience in Publishing and Design
Christopher Brand has a broad background in publishing and design. Notably, he worked as an Art Director at Crown Trade / Hogarth for four years from 2011 to 2015, where he managed the visual direction of several high-profile projects. Earlier in his career, he was a Designer at Penguin Group USA from 2008 to 2010. He also gained early career experience working as a Designer at Rodrigo Corral Design from 2007 to 2008.
Freelance and Entrepreneurial Ventures
In addition to his positions at established companies, Christopher Brand has entrepreneurial experience. He owned and operated Christopher Brand Design for one year, from 2010 to 2011, providing bespoke design solutions to a variety of clients in New York, NY.
Educational Background in Graphic Design
Christopher Brand pursued his studies in Graphic Design at the School of Visual Arts in New York, achieving a BFA. He studied at the institution from 2005 to 2007, laying the foundational skills that would propel his career in the creative and publishing industries.