CHAD
EDWARDS
ABOUT
I turn ambiguity into clarity.
That's what great branding is about.
Graphic Design USA award winner. LGBT Top Gamechanger. And 20+ years in brand strategy and hands-on creative execution, most recently as Strategic Creative Director at EY Global in London, where I led creative for some of the world's most recognized organizations.
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I started out in military intelligence, which sounds like an unlikely beginning for a creative career. But it taught me how to find signal in noise, how to think clearly under pressure, and how to make complex things simple. Those habits never left.
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At EY I spent over a decade building a creative function from the ground up, leading strategy and rolling up my sleeves when the work needed it. I directed campaigns, designed systems, and stayed involved all the way through execution, because I believe the idea doesn't end when the brief does.
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Now based in New York, I'm looking for the kind of organization where creative leadership means something, where the work has real stakes, and where being hands-on is an asset rather than an afterthought.
Brand Strategy & Narrative Development
I build cohesive brand experiences through strategic storytelling. I translate enterprise complexity into clear, impactful narratives that align vision with market execution across global digital and physical touchpoints.
Immersive Design & Creative Direction
I lead the concept-to-execution phase of multi-channel experiences. From large-scale experiential installations to digital-first campaigns, I transform abstract ideas into immersive, goal-driven creative output that moves audiences and drives results.
Creative Operations & Leadership
I scale impact through high-performance team building. I mentor multidisciplinary talent and establish creative operations that bridge the gap between creative ambition and organizational structure.